VFC M249 Thread

[Austeyr]

It's not a bad idea to fit one . You can just turn the pressure down on the regulator , but I find with mine the NPAS is a better solution.

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Yeah I fitted a standard VFC NPAS before I took it out last month, great bit of fun!

Every few shots I had one BB dropping to the floor in front of me with every other shot being fine so I've done the o-ring and maple lead bucking upgrade. Hoping it's solved the issue of over chambering

 

[the6thdegree]

Just sharing this here for prosperity; Bullgear make the best boxmag for the 249 I have found so far - by a long way. We initially followed Frog's AEG boxmag conversion (microswitch in the trigger) and it works really well, but on a 24hr milsim the MAG AEG boxmag died and were held together by ducktape and tie-wraps by the end. On our team's 2nd 249 we had this boxmag and it was flawless (and didn't need any conversions) https://bullgear.net/vfc-m249-gbb-kit-boxmag-m249

 

[Colin Allen]

Just sharing this here for prosperity; Bullgear make the best boxmag for the 249 I have found so far - by a long way. We initially followed Frog's AEG boxmag conversion (microswitch in the trigger) and it works really well, but on a 24hr milsim the MAG AEG boxmag died and were held together by ducktape and tie-wraps by the end. On our team's 2nd 249 we had this boxmag and it was flawless (and didn't need any conversions) https://bullgear.net/vfc-m249-gbb-kit-boxmag-m249

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I am not sure how this is going to make you wealthier.

 

[the6thdegree]

If I tell enough people, maybe Bullgear will give me a free mag?

 

[shatis]

Hi guys, so i wanted to do the aeg box mag conversion for my vfc m249. I just bought the A and K 1500 box mag and ofc it doesnt fit in to my magwell. Do i just have to trim down the sides with a dremrel? and after it fits it will work?. I already have the conversion kit from airtac. Thanks

 

[Nick G]

A mate did just that , dremmeled the mag untill it fitted . My kit came with an AEG box mag adapter that clips into the mag mount so I jusy use that . Although I have the full kit I have never run the box mag , I just fit an old U/S one for the look as I prefer the stick mags and mag changes . No idea if the sound operation works or not , no reason why not I guess.

 

[Anonymoose]

No idea if the sound operation works or not , no reason why not I guess.

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It should do, on my A&K mag it'll cycle the motor just from closing the top cover.

 

[Nick G]

Ran mine today , I always forget how much fun they are Lol. Lots of good kills with it . The JP heavy recoil weight certainly gives it more kick.

 

[Pewpewpew2u]

Sorry to res a bit of an old thread but it seems to be a great source of knowledge for the 249.

I've just bought mine, put in the HPA conversion V2 from AirTac, an A&K Sound wound box mag which feeds perfectly, and so far performance has been pretty good.

I did try to fit a 430mm Mapleleaf crazy jet barrel with a 4uantum gbb bucking but the mapleleaf barrel just wouldn't sit comfortably and the hop unit refuses to close properly (which is a git to get out anyway!) so putting it back was just a no go. Any tips appreciated there!

Also, has anyone improved the nozzle seal - that O-Ring basically is zero resistence - and the return spring sucks its so weak. I've replaced the spring plug with a Waldo Designs replacement which is a nicer little mod that has a 0.5mm allen screw instead of a raul pin. Handy.

I've also installed a Jaeger recoil weight - went in easy and added some solid recoil weight - very novel! I can't get that open again now though lol it's solid at least!

Any tips on any of the above - please shout me!

Thanks 249'ers!

 

[Nick G]

Fitted a Crazy jet and M/L rubber to mine and a mate's . Took a bit of fiddling and adjusting , but all went back together fine . Pinched up the C clip that comes with the rubber a bit to improve the seal.

 

[Pewpewpew2u]

Fitted a Crazy jet and M/L rubber to mine and a mate's . Took a bit of fiddling and adjusting , but all went back together fine . Pinched up the C clip that comes with the rubber a bit to improve the seal.

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Is that the M/L Wonder bucking by any chance?

For whatever reason the hop unit just wouldn't go back together neatly - i even got to the point where the dremel came out to give the hop screw a bit more room because that's what looked like was happening - in hindsight i think it might be the barrel cuts are not quite the same as the original barrel.

Thanks for replying though good to know it's at least possible!

 

[Nick G]

Would have been an autobot rubber most likely , that's my usual go to .