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Ohh, that's a really good point. The clip that goes around the hop up unit to hold the barrel is sitting a little bit higher than it was before. Its only a miniscule amount but I wonder if that's enough friction to work against the barrel spring to stop the unit seating in the exact same place. I didn't make any changes like adding tape so can rule that out. I'll try again when I get back from work tonight. Thanks for responding.

I know there’s a few threads on this kind of issue but I can’t find one with my specific issue. I took my CM16 apart to replace the bucking rubber (same green rubber). When I put it back together it worked perfectly and felt really nice. When getting the rifle crono’d on Saturday the magazine wouldn’t lock in. I tried 3-4 different mags, mid, high caps with the same result. I took it apart, checked everything about 15 times with no improvement. When I got home I took it apart and this time managed to get the mag to lock, but now it only feeds one or two BB’s before nothing. Inside the CM16 it’s simple, so it’s really bugging me that I can’t see what’s wrong. Any ideas? it must be an alignment issue but I can’t see from where, what have I done wrong? thanks in advance. Dave

Hey, I haven’t posted on this thread for a while but had a great day so thought I’d share. Went all on my own to my local site which is Dogtag, as my son had other things to do. I decided to take along the VSR10 I bought us but I’ve never used as he hogs it, along with my CM16. My CM16 decided to break almost instantly so had to use the VSR10 for the whole morning. OMG I has a awesome time, it’s only mildly upgraded so is just under 1j, this meant I didn’t have the 30m limit which is something Dogtag are trialing. The game style using a bolt action rifle is so different to what I’m used to, but I loved it. Using a scope and really planing your shots is a whole another world. The satisfaction of getting that hit, taking it into account the fall of the BB, etc is a buzz. Some moments I missed the fire rate of the CM16 but my pistol kind of made up for it. I might need to rethink my next gun purchase 🤔

A great read this thread. I'm 47 and started this game a year ago after my son said he wanted to try it. I was honestly expecting airsoft to be more serious but have had some of the best laughs I've had in years. As above, army surplus and airsoft boot sales are a great source of kit. I waited until the had the UKARA before buying and even then just got a 'cheap' £150 gun, I'm still using it a year later and only now looking to upgrade. I have started running and trying to get fit as this is letting me down a bit, not a side effect I was expecting from Airsoft.,,

@Nick G that’s a glowing recommendation. I think I’m sold on getting one and giving it a go.

Thanks for the reply’s. I think my favourite moments so far are switching to my side arm when out of amo and being overrun by enemy 😀. This cold factor is starting to play on my mind, I play all year round and spending £500 on a set up that I can’t use all the time seems a bit off. I need to do more thinking…

Thanks for the swift reply’s. Really good points for me to think about. I’m using 0.20 at the moment but did try 0.25 towards the end of the last game. I think I noticed an improvement but will try again when gaming next week. I’ll check the barrel and bucking. I’ll try loading less BB’s also and see how I get on. weight is something I didn’t think of, are gas mags really that much heavier? As it is I carry all the mags and grenades, not just for me but for my two kids…. I might as well ask while I’ve got you guys, if I do decide to stick with an AEG, what’s a good next step to the CM16? keep the thoughts coming please….

I’ve been playing for over a year now and am looking to move on from my starter G&G CM16. I do like the rifle but find the range and accuracy a bit frustrating sometimes. I find I have to fire a lot of BB’s to get the hit and although I’ve got used to this style of play I’d like to step it up. I went to my local store and had a EMG Noveske N4 suggested to me as an option. I have to say it felt really nice but never fired or played with a GBBR. I don’t mind spending £500 (gun, mags, acc, etc) but as my main weapon, I want to make sure I’m doing the right thing going to gas. I love using my gas 1911 pistol for its realism and am hoping GBBR gives me the same feeling. My main worry is having a mag with only 35 shots. I’m currently using high caps and hearing the rate of fire of some of the other players, makes my nervous about being outgunned. Any thoughts?

I've bought three starter RIF's in the last 6 months for myself, son and daughter. One G&G Raider and two Specna Arms, one Flex and the other Daniel Defense Core. The Specna Arms definitely feel nicer to use with better triggers, they also seem a little more accurate. All were under £180 each. I will replace my CM16 at some point but to be honest still having loads of fun with it and will only replace with a better rifle when it breaks.

Argh, this upgrading thing is a slippery slope. I wish one of you would have warned me! So with the AA hop up, the adjustment is done with a Alan key through the magazine port. This is not ideal so I've been looking at a TDC unit. Anyone use one, what are they like and where did you get it from?

Met Mr Hewes today and spent 20min’s talking to him. He’s honestly a top bloke and exactly like he is on film. The FV4005 is an impressive bit of kit. As for the VSR, fitted the parts yesterday afternoon, was more fiddly than hard to do. The rifle works but yet to test it outside of the garden so don’t know if it’s made a difference. Thanks for all the advice👍

We had a look at a Mk23, nice pistol but huge in his little hands. The last few games my son has been going with a friend, him with the VSR and his friend with a AEG. They play at being a sniper team, one shooter, one spotter. I’m not sure how effective they are but they’re having fun creeping around so that’s fine with me. 😀 I’ve got the parts for the VSR and will give it a go this weekend (after Tankfest) wish me luck!

@Impulse That’s great news and great advice, thank you. I’ll order the parts you recommend, minus the barrel for now and see how he gets on. I’ve never stripped a rifle before but watched a few videos and it doesn’t look too hard. thanks again. Dave

My son really likes his totally standard VSR10 but wants more range. I’ve got quotes for upgrading and am more than happy to pay. As he’s only 12 I have a real worry about his ability to cock the gun. Guys we’ve spoken to at games have been more than happy to let my son try cocking their sniper rifles. To be honest they have all been a struggle but most are running 2+ joule. Even today he tried a gun with a 130 spring and it was hard. What I don’t want to do is spend 300+ upgrading a gun he can’t use or then putting in such a weak spring that it’s pointless having the upgraded parts. I guess what I’m asking is, could I put a slightly more powerful spring in the stock VSR10 for now until he’s a bit older and stronger? If so, how far would you go? One of the things he really likes about the VSR10 is it being almost silent, he’s learning his fieldcraft and getting a real sneaky bugger 😀

Thank you for the quick reply Asomodai, The problem was happening when I had just filled the magazine and started shooting right away, the mag was really cold. I’ll refill and let the mag warm up before shooting and see the difference. I did take the slide off and thought it looked dry but don’t know enough to to be sure. I do have silicone oil so will lube it and see. Is there any areas to be wary of when lubing it up? Thanks again