VFC M249 Thread

[John boy]

Hi everyone , so just got one of these, So I'm having issue with box Mag gas.tube, it's leaking at the conector point, it's very flimsy and even comes off with the nut fully tightened,  has anyone cut the hose and been able to successfully re seal? Cheers

 

[John boy]

Spent a while fettling the fit of the box mag today. Shortened the air line more and filed out a slot for it on the top of the mag. Nicer fit and the bullet belt is much easier to fit now too. Also removed one round from the belt as it was a bit too long. Mine is made up of deac rounds with the top one from the vfc belt so it fits the 'wiggler' 

Hi mate, did you have any issuesnwith gas leaking after shortening the hose? I'm experiencing leaking gas around the hose connected to the part which connects to the gun and can't seem to seel it any ideas?

 

[Nick G]

Hi mate, did you have any issuesnwith gas leaking after shortening the hose? I'm experiencing leaking gas around the hose connected to the part which connects to the gun and can't seem to seel it any ideas?

The point at which the hose goes into the connector block that then fits into the magwell ? If so, then , no, not had any issues there. I did have the other end of that hose pop out of the push fit connector on top of the gas tank a few times early on. I cant remember if I cured that by shortening the pipe and cutting it properly square or if I replaced the fitting on the tank, but it doesn't do it now .

I've never had the block apart so i'm not rure of exactly how it's sealed. If it were me I would considder having a word with the retailer you got it from , or email VFC .

 

[gavinkempsell]

Pfft... the jokes on Iain, we can buy them fully auto.

Ok, they only fire 6mm BB's but that's irelevant.

 

[nighthawkkhan]

Love my 249 spitting 6mm bb's ??

 

[Spartan09]

Anyone gamed the CO2 mag yet ? If so how did it perform ?

I'm playing on the 28th, so mine will get a try then.

havent been able to get to a game with it yet.  last week i was CQB, so couldnt take the 249, and this week i had another event that didnt finish until late last night, so i would have been in no fit state to attend a game today.

im thinking of booking on for next weekend as well, and will be taking "the beast" for a walk.

 

[Nick G]

Taking mine tomorrow with the CO2 mag. Hopefullt it'll chrono ok.

I can however confirm that my modded box mag will take the adaptor fitted with 2 x 88g capsules ?

 

[Nick G]

O M G !!! if I may borrow the current vernacular , the CO2 mag was an absolute scream to use. Played 4 games today , 3 of them with the 249 and the 2 88g bulbs lasted the three games . I gassed out with about 5 minutes to go in the last one. Wasn't holding back either, much longer bursts then when I use the green gas mag. 

I recon I went through about 1500 rounds in total. If i use the co2 regularly I'll need more BB mags as I did run out in one game due to longer bursts and playing an offensive game. Otherwise , the range on the thing continues to amaze me , and the sound ! 

They'll ban 'em eventually 'cos they are too much fun ! 

 

[John boy]

O M G !!! if I may borrow the current vernacular , the CO2 mag was an absolute scream to use. Played 4 games today , 3 of them with the 249 and the 2 88g bulbs lasted the three games . I gassed out with about 5 minutes to go in the last one. Wasn't holding back either, much longer bursts then when I use the green gas mag. 

I recon I went through about 1500 rounds in total. If i use the co2 regularly I'll need more BB mags as I did run out in one game due to longer bursts and playing an offensive game. Otherwise , the range on the thing continues to amaze me , and the sound ! 

They'll ban 'em eventually 'cos they are too much fun ! 

Sounds promising, does it have a regulator and if so was it of any use?

 

[Nick G]

Sounds promising, does it have a regulator and if so was it of any use?

Has a gauge on it , but seems to be preset. The gun itself does have a release valve built in if pressure gets too high. I'd say that power wise it was about the same as on green, but snappier. 

Mine has always been pretty much on the site limit for where I play, I've finally got round to putting the NPAS in it today to give me a bit more headroom .

 

[rj1986]

I have however fitted the DNA steel mag catch . It does feelmore robust than the stock one, and it also seems to have stopped the box mag gas block jumping loose. I can only think the 'lump' on the DNA catch might be more pronounced. I have yet to try it in a game though so we will see. When I play next I'll try it without the m3 screw that I normally fit to the mag well and see what happens.

Silly question as I can't get to mine at the mo - is it the port door or the ejection cover that is needed?

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[Nick G]

Silly question as I can't get to mine at the mo - is it the port door or the ejection cover that is needed?

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It's the Magazine port door that some of us have had a problem with. Locks the mag or gas block into place. Some of them seem to alow the gas block for the box mag to pop free. 

Mine hasn't done it since I fitted the dna part and It's getting alot of use !

The ejection port cover that is fitted is completely fine .

 

[rj1986]

SO mag port door arrived yesterday.

Is it just a pin punch out to swap them?

 

[Nick G]

SO mag port door arrived yesterday.

Is it just a pin punch out to swap them?

I seem to recal that there is a small 'E' clip on the shaft that needs to be removed first.

Yep, just checked mine. The clip is between the 'front' hinge tube of the cover and the tube on the mag feed port.

 

[rj1986]

Cheers, someone on discord also helped.

God, that's a little bugger to get on and off without swearing.

Anhoo, its done. Amazing how such a small difference changes it from an expensive paperweight to usable.

 

[Nick G]

It's a strange one, I know that lots of folk havn't had an issue with it. But mine did from day one with the box mag block. Always been fine with the STANAG though.

Was your box mag gas block popping out , or are you taking preventative measures ?

 

[rj1986]

Yeah the stanag was tight to get in, but ok. The box mags just popped out after the shortest of bursts.

So I ordered the mag port and heat shield. I will try it out this weekend once i work out how im storing mags and the spare box-gas mag.

 

[Nick G]

I just carry the spare mags in STANAG pouches. Mine are surpless ones so have a flap with velcro to close them.  Rather than carry a second box mag ( I've never emptied one in an hour game ) why not just carry a bottle of gas ? Probably quicker to top off the mag rather than trying to swap them in a game.

 

[rj1986]

I did a small order and found these

https://www.bullseyecountrysport.co.uk/viper-tactical-express-utility-pouch-large-22852-p.asp

are just a bit too small for the box mag, but with a squeeze can hold 4 stick mags in the internal pocket. If i got my 3d printer working, you could probably print something to keep them more rigid and upright.

These pouches

https://www.bullseyecountrysport.co.uk/mil-tec-molle-belt-pouch-large-utility-23514-p.asp

fit a box mag very snug. Might need a bit of breaking in. But they too also hold the stick mags

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[woody549]

Just thought id put it in the group before I list when it arrives. Have a brand new VFC M249 Rail kit ordered from bunnyworkshop. They were taking forever so claimed on PayPal didn’t hear for a while so ordered another from JKArmy. Just after what I paid basically which is about 65 quid. If anyone’s tempted ping me a message.