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I agree that the look wouldn't be entirely right on an L85, but would look pretty cool on a 416, does anyone know if the mags can be "trimmed" to fit a 416? I haven't been able to find and gas Emags that would fit either the WE L85 or 416, does anyone know if they exist? I saw a guy on YouTube making GBB Pmags using outer shells of real Pmags and GBB inners, is it possible to do the same with Emags?

I've a;ways found Viper to be lower quality and not very durable,Blackhawk however is pretty bomb proof. Serving guys would use Blackhawk but normally wouldnt touch Viper

Welcome aboard!

Sorry bud, not a clue on AEGs, I guess it should, but it may need some modding? I'm sure Ed knows!

Or there's this? http://www.airsplat.com/Items/ER-ICS-L87-C.htm Looks like the 1989/1994 trial carbine

The only one ever adopted by the British Army is the L22 or "AFV" version as you call it, in 1989 and 1994 attempts were made to produce a carbine with a shorter (412mm) barrel and an LSW hand guard. Only used in trials, never saw service.

That looks like an L85 with a slightly modded barrel. The L22 carbine's barrel is only 318mm long, compared to 518mm of the L85 and similar weapons (L98). It has a small rail underneath to attach a fore grip with side rails for a LLM, it does not take the DD RIS system. There a really good Ross Kemp vid on you-tube of the Royal Marines Fleet Protection Group using them to conduct boarding drills on Anti-Piracy operations, I guess they're good in small confined spaces? Does anyone know if there's a GBB L22?

I hope you didn't think about the guy from the burger van asking for a donation??!! Lol

Where did you get it Richie?

I bought a Magpul MS3 sling for a tenner on Amazon, its awesome! Handles my GBBR no dramas and is excellent with the full functionality of the real thing!

the mount fits a 21mm rail, so a bit of tape to pad it out should do the trick! dont forget to post pics!!

If you're buying from Militaryops.co.uk check them out on ebay, their gear seems to be cheaper on there, I don't know why? Also, if you're buying a British Military style/type PLCE bergen, be aware they come in two sizes, short back and long back. Both are the same capacity, but the long is thin and narrow and hard to do admin in, in the field, the short backed is the go to option, its short and wide and is easy to access, it doesn't ride too low or too high on your back. I'm 6'1" and the long back doesn't fit me! If you're buying a clone or a copy, check it first to see which size its been copied from. I would guess the milsim event types you refer to would see you leaving your bergen at a patrol base, harbour or FOB after an insertion march? You then patrol or fight in light scales and return to you PB to admin yourself

Its each to their own Pandy, for a one day event , eat whatever flicks your switch, for two days or longer? You may find your friends choice of crisps leaves him flagging! The average male burns about 2-2500 calories a day, if your doing intense physical activity, especially in a cold climate, you're gonna need more! Arctic rations are about 7500 per day! The easiest thing to cook is boil in the bag, no mess, no fuss, no cleaning, lick your spoon and square away your rubbish, job done! (Don't leave your rubbish behind!) For quick energy? The RM MLs in Norway teach you to have a bag of "Nutty" in one of your smock bottom pockets for munching on during the day, its just all your ration pack biscuits, sweets and chocolate, smashed up in a bag, you can add whatever you want. As for a brew, sweet is good, I always like hot chocolate, coffee, sugar and whitener, all together sticky and sweet! And on a really cold day just a splash of the highland fighting water!!

If you're feeling really flush and want to improve the efficiency of your cooking, invest in copper bottomed Messina or mug! A mate of mine in PF put me on to it and I was skeptical until I saw it in action! Very impressive! Not seen the plastic lids Ian, I'll have to look out for them

Sorry JC, but you're waaay wrong buddy. The best most efficient system is something like a jet boil, something commercially available. But, if you're on a budget, or in the real world, a long deployment with no option to resupply your commercial cooker fuel, hexi is the way to go. You can carry a cooker, these now come with adaptors for metal mugs, tablets, a cooking container, mess tins or mugs and brew kit and food in a single pouch on your kit. To heat water quickly and efficiently, site the hexi out of wind, either dig it in or in a well ventilated building, break the tablet in to quarters, light it, cover your cooking pot, mess tins with your second one (it's why there's two!) or metal mug with a commercially bought lid. You can make a brew in about 5 mins. While I was an instructor as Sandhurst I'd make my platoon take part in impromptu brew competitions, whenever we had a spare 5 mins in the field. At first they were reluctant, but soon realsied the aim was to build their confidence and improve their admin. The winner got a choccy bar, the loser got thrashed! The brews? If no time to drink, stick it in a small "jack" flask, they fit in an ammo pouch. They got so good at brewing up I've seem my platoon smoking pipes, cigars and brewing up in the middle of a company attack because they had rotated round to the reserve platoon and were re bombing their mags! Coolness under pressure, good admin in the field and the ability to be comfortable where ever you are. Hexi ain't rocket science, it's for winners!

Welcome back to airsoft Jason, good to see Vets comings back to the fold, might see you on the ground somewhere in the South!

Monocle? Over your weak eye, i.e., if right handed over your left, if left handed over your right. That's because you'll be using your weapon sight over your dominant eye. If you're that big a gear whore, then you may as well ensure that your light/laser on your weapon has a black light/black laser facility, the effect with good NVG is awesome!! The bad guys never know what hit 'em! (Yes, I am also a gear whore and looking for them myself!) In terms of kit, if you don't water proof it, be prepared to get it wet! Something to sleep in Warm kit Waterproof clothing Food and a means of cooking it Water and brew kit and definitely a small note book! You get the details of the stuff you like or want with experience, want to see if what you have works? head for a night in the garden or woods! Good luck and enjoy!

I'm guessing the Dangerwerx valve is not adjustable? Can the Vector be fitted with an NPAS? I've tried all the different gas types, none make a real difference. The NPAS offers an adjustable solution. I also looked at muzzle velocity reducing flash hiders, they come with different spacer bands that allow you to adjust the amount of reduction, it's not ideal, but it may work for you. Good luck!

I looked at the Flyye vest too, the same one, but was put off by the price. Then I looked at the Bulldog Assault Mk2 plate carrier, but they're never in stock. In the end went for a WAS DCS from UKTactical. Beware the import duty on buying goods from abroad, I've been stung by it and it kills a bargain!

It depends on your size and on what you want, do you want a specific look? as part of a load out? or are you just looking for good sturdy reliable boots? You can get good condition cheap ex military boots in loads of places, Pro boots are gortex lined and insulated and if looked after can last ages. go round the surplus shops, try on different sizes and styles and types and find what suits you best and then look around online for a good bargin! Very good quality , popular military used brands are Lowa, Meindle, Altberg or in some cases, Hi Tech (Magnum).

Grouping is the basic element in all shooting training, regardless of weapon type, usually taught initially from the prone position, then moving on to alternative positions. It can be taught at 25m or 100m and its aim (no pun intended) is to train the shooter to be able to hold, aim and fire the weapon consistently. Only when they can do this, can they then move on to zeroing their weapon and then the discipline know as "Application of fire". This is where, you weapon may well hit the correct zeroing point when you apply the correct point of aim at 25/100m in the prone, but it will change as the range and your position changes. The shooter must learn this and "apply" a corrected point of aim (or aim off) so that they can constantly hit what they're shooting at. The key to it all is the application of the four marksmanship principles,as summarised by Tacmaster: 1. Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon. 2. The weapon must point naturally at the target, with out any undue effort. 3. Sight alignment, (i.e. aiming) must be correct. 4. The shot must be released and followed through without disturbing the position.

All very interesting and technical stuff guys, many thanks, particularly for the freqs. What about the British Army issue PRC-344 PRR and its use in airsofting? Are there any legal issues? any practical issues with clashes or freqs etc? Cheers for any advice or input

Great answer Chock, all about intent and context

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