Looking For - Bullgear M249 Parts

[W0LF_101]

Hi all,

 

Been looking all over for bullgear parts for my A&K M249, primarily their hop up unit because the stock one is pretty poor and their new box magazines.

Only problem is I can’t seem to find them flat out anywhere in the UK nor really abroad. Pretty sure it’s because of the whole war going on given that Bullgear is based out of Russia, I don’t much fancy buying from them direct given the fact they ask for PayPal F&F and god knows how they’ll ship it to me.

Firesupport seems to have a few of the old box mags knocking about but none of the new ones.

 

Anyone have any idea where I could get my hands on these in the UK?

 

 Hop-Up Unit

 Box Mag

[GiantKiwi]

10 hours ago, W0LF_101 said:

Hi all,

 

Been looking all over for bullgear parts for my A&K M249, primarily their hop up unit because the stock one is pretty poor and their new box magazines.

Only problem is I can’t seem to find them flat out anywhere in the UK nor really abroad. Pretty sure it’s because of the whole war going on given that Bullgear is based out of Russia, I don’t much fancy buying from them direct given the fact they ask for PayPal F&F and god knows how they’ll ship it to me.

Firesupport seems to have a few of the old box mags knocking about but none of the new ones.

 

Anyone have any idea where I could get my hands on these in the UK?

 

 Hop-Up Unit

 Box Mag

 

Basically nowhere. You will likely find its restricted in someway or another by the russia sanctions. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/855/contents

[W0LF_101]

1 hour ago, GiantKiwi said:

 

Basically nowhere. You will likely find its restricted in someway or another by the russia sanctions. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/855/contents

After having a read, that sadly looks like the case. Whilst not outright restricted, seems like any importers will have to pay shipping, plus 20% VAT plus 35% Customs Duty ontop of that, can't blame any of them for not wanting to deal with that hassle. Shame as the bullgear hop is apparently the only half decent option for the M249s, not to mention the awful quality of the A&K box mags, can't get mine to feed for the life of me.

[The_Lord_Poncho]

Might this be an alternative option for you (presuming that the nov 249s aren’t entirely proprietary)? https://eu.novritsch.com/product/ssr249-hop-up-unit/?_gl=1*z6cbzu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjMxMjI5Mzc4LjE3Mzc0MDcxMzA.*_ga_K9359NZ65D*MTczNzQwNzEyOS4xLjEuMTczNzQwNzE0MS4wLjAuMTU4NjkyMjkxOA..*_ga_B99L79801L*MTczNzQwNzEyOS4xLjEuMTczNzQwNzE0MS4wLjAuMA..

[Anonymoose]

On 20/01/2025 at 22:08, The_Lord_Poncho said:

Might this be an alternative option for you (presuming that the nov 249s aren’t entirely proprietary)? https://eu.novritsch.com/product/ssr249-hop-up-unit/?_gl=1*z6cbzu*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjMxMjI5Mzc4LjE3Mzc0MDcxMzA.*_ga_K9359NZ65D*MTczNzQwNzEyOS4xLjEuMTczNzQwNzE0MS4wLjAuMTU4NjkyMjkxOA..*_ga_B99L79801L*MTczNzQwNzEyOS4xLjEuMTczNzQwNzE0MS4wLjAuMA..

 

 

Just an update for anyone who might be interested, the above Novritsch hop unit is a direct fit for the A&K 249s, and is a beautifully-made piece.

 

AirsoftPro also make a nice CNC hop unit, which i also have but the Novritsch is easier to get. Price is about the same, Novritsch has infinite adjustment while AirsoftPro has (i think) 10 different adjustment settings that click and lock in place.