VFC M249 Thread

[Spartan09]

21 hours ago, Nick G said:

Ordered a couple of these to try. If they work then I should be able to use a much wider range of capsules. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7Z3N8TY?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

I'll report back once thet arrive, but I'm thinking that 25g capsules might be worth a go. It looks as though they use the same thread as the 12g ones. But if not then 2 12g should last a game . I have a 33g capsule, so can check the thread size once the adapters arrive.

Hmmm..  I might order a set myself.

 

And if the puncture pin can be removed, It might be worth seeing if I can retap the threads for the larger cartridges

[Spartan09]

Ordered a pair of those adapters, so hopefully I can make use of them, even if I can only use one, it will be better than jaffa taping around the mag to hold the CO2 in place.

 

Also contacted VFC, and they are going to send a replacement hose for free, so that should be on the way this week along with the box mag mount and screws I have ordered as well

[Nick G]

59 minutes ago, Spartan09 said:

Ordered a pair of those adapters, so hopefully I can make use of them, even if I can only use one, it will be better than jaffa taping around the mag to hold the CO2 in place.

 

Also contacted VFC, and they are going to send a replacement hose for free, so that should be on the way this week along with the box mag mount and screws I have ordered as well

Mine are showing as in transit, so with a bit of luck , may get them in a week or so. If the 33g threads are to large I'm thinking to try a couple of 25g ones. Those are the same thread as 12g as far as I can see and 2 x 25g should last a game . 

 

As I think you suggested, it might be possible to drill and tap the adapters for larger capsules. As long as it'll all fit in the box mag I'll be happy. 

[Nick G]

Adapters arrived today .I've only had a quick look, but 33g dont fit. And the 'spike' looks to be machined in so not easy to rethread, although possibly with a lathe.

 

I'll take one to work with me tomorrow and pop into a bike shop, see what sizes they have that will fit. I 'think' 25 g should  in which case I'll grab a few and see how they last in a game.

[Nick G]

16 and 25g both fit the adapter threads. Not sure if I'll game it tomorrw as I've got some guns to take with me for people.  But if not I'll do some testing in the week.

[Nick G]

Had a try of the adapters. Using a couple of 16g CO2 capsules at the moment . Everything fits easily in the box mag and the 249 cycles happily.  It will also fit in the 200 round R/S fabric mag.

For now I've used a section of pipe from the hpa kit I got for it when the kit first came out ( was interested in different ideas for connecting the box mag) and the oush fit end from the same kit to replace the split original feed and connected that to the CO2 block with an hpa line .

 

I'l take a picture tomorrow. But it allows quick and easy connection . 

[Nick G]

Obviously the 'normal' conecter will work fine, but mine also failed so made this up. 

 

Just a case of seeing how long 2 x 25g capsules last now.

 

Hopefully they will last a game, but time will tell