Spartan09 Posted July 21 Share Posted July 21 On 19/07/2024 at 17:53, Nick G said: 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. nighthawkkhan and Nick G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 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 😁 nighthawkkhan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 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 ! gavinkempsell, John boy and Tackle 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John boy Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 On 28/07/2024 at 16:48, Nick G said: 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 5 Author Share Posted August 5 22 hours ago, John boy said: 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 On 07/02/2024 at 17:36, Nick G said: 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? Nick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 8 hours ago, rj1986 said: Silly question as I can't get to mine at the mo - is it the port door or the ejection cover that is needed? 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 SO mag port door arrived yesterday. Is it just a pin punch out to swap them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, rj1986 said: 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. Edited August 21 by Nick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj1986 Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 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 Nick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody549 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 Ran mine again today, on CO2. First time with the NPAS in. I can wind that out a bit , was comfortably inside site limits. Also needed to adjust the hop a bit as it was overhopping the .30's I use in it. That could be the rubber bedded in now causing that I guess. I did drop it though, in the safe zone . 2 of us stood up at the same time back to back so didnt see each other and colided. One of those things. It did split the box mag though and broke the front sighte when it hit the ground. Box mag might glue, but I've got others. Ive ordered the DNA steel replacement front sight for it . One of those things and easily sorted. Performed amazingly as ever, rate of fire and range always surprise me every time I game it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 Quick follow up on CO2 bulb sizes. 33g ones are no good as the threads are a smaller diameter . So looks like it's the 88g ones or the 67g or whatever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan09 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 On 11/10/2024 at 18:54, Nick G said: Quick follow up on CO2 bulb sizes. 33g ones are no good as the threads are a smaller diameter . So looks like it's the 88g ones or the 67g or whatever it is. Yeah, I got hold of some "expired" 66g CO2 bulbs from a place that refurbished lifejackets... they have 1/2" UNF threads, but box mag needs m16x1.5 threads ..... and I can't find anywhere that makes an adapter.... bugger =/ On 06/10/2024 at 16:14, Nick G said: Ran mine again today, on CO2. First time with the NPAS in. I can wind that out a bit , was comfortably inside site limits. Also needed to adjust the hop a bit as it was overhopping the .30's I use in it. That could be the rubber bedded in now causing that I guess. I did drop it though, in the safe zone . 2 of us stood up at the same time back to back so didnt see each other and colided. One of those things. It did split the box mag though and broke the front sighte when it hit the ground. Box mag might glue, but I've got others. Ive ordered the DNA steel replacement front sight for it . One of those things and easily sorted. Performed amazingly as ever, rate of fire and range always surprise me every time I game it. On the subject of things breaking... the threads of the CO2 bulbs is immaterial at the moment... ran the 249 at AI500 this weekend, and had the CO2 line rupture on me. Easy fix, just undo the nut on the block that goes into the gun, pop remains of the pipe off the nipple, cut out the ruptured end and refit in reverse order.... only for the damn thing to rupture again on me half way through the morning game. Needless to say I was most annoyed... especially as the MG would have been handy to use when tan team were outnumbered 3 to 1 =/ But when it did work, it was great fun, got some admiring comments, and performed well while suppressing a massive Green team attack against our spawn to recapture their commander, who Tan team had captured out on the field Nick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 14 Author Share Posted October 14 That's a strange one ! I've got some spare line if mine decides to do the same. what did you do with the box mag to hold the 88g bulbs ? I do like it on CO2 , but I'm definitly going through more ammo Lol, I must get another pack of BB mags when I find them in stock. The beast continues to impress , its so much fun to use in a game, and the noise and range are great for suppression. Spartan09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan09 Posted October 14 Share Posted October 14 12 minutes ago, Nick G said: That's a strange one ! I've got some spare line if mine decides to do the same. what did you do with the box mag to hold the 88g bulbs ? I do like it on CO2 , but I'm definitly going through more ammo Lol, I must get another pack of BB mags when I find them in stock. The beast continues to impress , its so much fun to use in a game, and the noise and range are great for suppression. I will try repairing this line again as I still have plenty of slack left in the line, but I will also be contacting VFC to see if I can order a spare line in case this one blows again. To run it on 88g, I just tape around the box to hold everything inside. Not ideal, but I'm talking to a friend of mine to see if it's possible to make an adapter to use the smaller 66g cartridges, bit the main concern is sealing the cartridges while also allowing the pin to pierce them I also like it on CO2, when it works, and agree with you regarding the noise and range being awesome. I ran it at a previous game when I first got the CO2 box, and had one of the enemy players come up to me in the safezone and comment that the noise of the 249 firing was enough to get them to keep their heads down Nick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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