The Questions Thread.

mister_elliott wrote:In a longshot there are about a billion locks. Something i've done (wrong or right i'm not sure) has prevented my boltsled from sliding forward completely, it stops like 2mm short, which in turn causes the lock directly forward and above the trigger to engage the trigger piece.

The simplest solution seems to be to discard the trigger lock and just cycle rounds with caution. Acceptable?

This is most likely to do with your plunger padding. If you have, it's probably to thick 90% sure.
-James

Why the hell is there no Chat Box for me anymore?

Mozart wrote:Why the hell is there no Chat Box for me anymore?

If you keep refreshing and it doesn't turn up, chances are you've been banned. That or... you need to use a different browser/chatbox is dying and will be back soon.

Yeah, I reckon Brad banned me. Probably sooked because I had a problem with them breaking the rules. Been gone for probably a month, though.

Good primary for indoor war? Must be $40 or under.

Is there a cheap adhesive, that has more strength than epoxy (putty or liquid) because I'm trying to add a handle on the side of the recon to act as a bolt and I epoxied my handle, hot glued around it and added putty but after like 3 clips it snapped off, I'm currently adding a new layer of epoxy, but back to the main question.

Super glue.

Depends on what you're gluing together. I tried out this 'plastics glue' stuff, it looks like super glue + a primer for plastic surfaces. But I've been using it on PVC as well, and it works pretty well.

But I don't know why 72 hour cure epoxy putty wouldn't work. The only time I ever broke something that had a 3 day araldite-strength cure was when I dropped it from about 2 meters.

Araldite doesn't bond certain plastics together very well at all. It's on the instructions card.

I'm glad people like you read instructions, so that people like I can learn from you

Just wondering, those peeps with TS', what's the optimum spring combination in your opinion? Currently I have a SS spring and a LS spring. I'm thinking perhaps I can eke out a few more meters (or velocity with my darts) with another set-up

2120 wrote:I'm glad people like you read instructions, so that people like I can learn from you

Just wondering, those peeps with TS', what's the optimum spring combination in your opinion? Currently I have a SS spring and a LS spring. I'm thinking perhaps I can eke out a few more meters (or velocity with my darts) with another set-up

That is already a good combination but i'd say that you add the stock TS spring onto that because it's actually better than the longshot spring.

-James

ZeusPwns wrote:Good primary for indoor war? Must be $40 or under.

I'd go with a Longshot, which is $45 at the moment at K-mart, and if you have a Raider, use the drum. It's personal preference really

bulletproofvest wrote:

ZeusPwns wrote:Good primary for indoor war? Must be $40 or under.

I'd go with a Longshot, which is $45 at the moment at K-mart, and if you have a Raider, use the drum. It's personal preference really

He said MUST and i'd go with an AT because or a decent range, and modded all up for under $40 shoots pretty great.

-James

evozn wrote:Is there a cheap adhesive, that has more strength than epoxy (putty or liquid) because I'm trying to add a handle on the side of the recon to act as a bolt and I epoxied my handle, hot glued around it and added putty but after like 3 clips it snapped off, I'm currently adding a new layer of epoxy, but back to the main question.

You could try welding it together with a soldering iron (takes a bit of practice), and then cover the welded join with JB Weld or 72-hr Araldite.

Just remember, epoxy putty has very little structual strength. It's mainly just for cosmetic work.

Cheers,

I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

ZeusPwns wrote:I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

Dont get longstrike.
Just look up a singling guide, then buy the materials

bulletproofvest wrote:

ZeusPwns wrote:I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

Dont get longstrike.
Just look up a singling guide, then buy the materials

Don't Single a Nerf Longshot just buy a brass breech for clunk07 for $32.00 and buy a SS spring from Silent Scope for $12.50.

If you buy Brass Breech and SS spring you will be able to get over 100" ft easy and you still be able to use Nerf clips.

Though, I'm just using these weps for INDOOR wars, dont need the 100ft from the longshot.

ZeusPwns wrote:Though, I'm just using these weps for INDOOR wars, dont need the 100ft from the longshot.

Why do you want to single it then haha

ZeusPwns wrote:Though, I'm just using these weps for INDOOR wars, dont need the 100ft from the longshot.

If so, stick to your Alpha Trooper. Its compact size and faster ROF with slam-fire is more suitable than a Longshot.

ZeusPwns wrote:I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

Just brass-breech it then, and use the stock spring. You should get ranges around 60ft, and you won't have to reinforce the boltsled either.

Cheers,

clunk07 wrote:

ZeusPwns wrote:I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

Just brass-breech it then, and use the stock spring. You should get ranges around 60ft, and you won't have to reinforce the boltsled either.

Cheers,

Really? You can increase the range from stock 25ft to 60ft in flat angle just from brass breech alone? I doubt even with AR removed you can get 60ft from stock spring. You'll definitely need stronger spring. Of course with BT spring or SS spring, you can get even longer range.

Yeh, from what I've been told it's definitely possible.

Have never tested it myself, as it's way too underpowered for any of my builds.

But, it does hold a bit of credit. Improved plunger seal, and air-tight brass breech. Sure, velocity may not be extravagant, but I think the range is attainable.

The other option would be a SSSpring, and leave the stock spring out. Probably still a bit OP for indoor's, but you could leave it with the stock plunger seal... that's sure to decrease range significantly.

Cheers,

clunk07 wrote:Yeh, from what I've been told it's definitely possible.

I see, whoever told you that must be talking about firing at 30-45 degree angle. No way you can increase the range by 140% just by improving the air seal alone, unless the stock Longshot air seal is so crap in the first place.

clunk07 wrote:

ZeusPwns wrote:I Already have the AT so i was thinking of getting the Longstrike, but if i buy a longshot, i would need to buy a longshot singling kit. does anyone know where i can get one of those?

Just brass-breech it then, and use the stock spring. You should get ranges around 60ft, and you won't have to reinforce the boltsled either.

Cheers,

Or to save you the hassle of doing the breach, you could just do basic mods and chuck in an SSspring which can get 60ft w/o brass breech.

-James

Akimbo Assassin wrote:

clunk07 wrote:Yeh, from what I've been told it's definitely possible.

I see, whoever told you that must be talking about firing at 30-45 degree angle. No way you can increase the range by 140% just by improving the air seal alone, unless the stock Longshot air seal is so crap in the first place.

I really doubt it, with a stock spring. My friend who got disinterested in Nerf gave me his LS, and to make easy money I sold off some of the parts, leaving me with just enough to single it. A stock spring barely has enough power to get out of 30 feet. And even if it was brass-breeched, there'd be too much friction in the barrel, given the limited power coming out of the LS spring. But that's just my novice physics.

Hey guys, I'm pretty new with NERF, hence I ask this question:

Which one do you guys usually use for HvZ and nerf wars, the suction dart or the standard streamline?
(Also, does it also affect the gun it is used for? Because I'm thinking of getting Maverick + Nitefinder... There's no restriction to use 2 guns at once, right?)

Again, if I sound like a noob here, please bear in mind that I am a noob thanks!

Just an update to help you with your LS spring stories, LS springs are only 2.6kg compared to others like the SSspring which is 14+kg

-James

dvdlesher wrote:Hey guys, I'm pretty new with NERF, hence I ask this question:

Which one do you guys usually use for HvZ and nerf wars, the suction dart or the standard streamline?
(Also, does it also affect the gun it is used for? Because I'm thinking of getting Maverick + Nitefinder... There's no restriction to use 2 guns at once, right?)

Again, if I sound like a noob here, please bear in mind that I am a noob thanks!

Are you planning to mod the Nitefinder? The nitefinder can't shoot streamlines if you haven't modded it.
The maverick can fire streamlines if it is un modded.
Also, Streamline darts usually shoot further than the suction cupped ones, as they are more streamlined and aerodynamic, hence the name
Hope this helps

bulletproofvest wrote:

dvdlesher wrote:Hey guys, I'm pretty new with NERF, hence I ask this question:

Which one do you guys usually use for HvZ and nerf wars, the suction dart or the standard streamline?
(Also, does it also affect the gun it is used for? Because I'm thinking of getting Maverick + Nitefinder... There's no restriction to use 2 guns at once, right?)

Again, if I sound like a noob here, please bear in mind that I am a noob thanks!

Are you planning to mod the Nitefinder? The nitefinder can't shoot streamlines if you haven't modded it.
The maverick can fire streamlines if it is un modded.
Also, Streamline darts usually shoot further than the suction cupped ones, as they are more streamlined and aerodynamic, hence the name
Hope this helps

This shoulb be in the Question Thread but i'd suggest modded streamlines with a hotglue tip otherwise use suction cups because of the inacuracy of the stock streamlines.

-James

melbnerf619 wrote:

bulletproofvest wrote:

dvdlesher wrote:Hey guys, I'm pretty new with NERF, hence I ask this question:

Which one do you guys usually use for HvZ and nerf wars, the suction dart or the standard streamline?
(Also, does it also affect the gun it is used for? Because I'm thinking of getting Maverick + Nitefinder... There's no restriction to use 2 guns at once, right?)

Again, if I sound like a noob here, please bear in mind that I am a noob thanks!

Are you planning to mod the Nitefinder? The nitefinder can't shoot streamlines if you haven't modded it.
The maverick can fire streamlines if it is un modded.
Also, Streamline darts usually shoot further than the suction cupped ones, as they are more streamlined and aerodynamic, hence the name
Hope this helps

This shoulb be in the Question Thread but i'd suggest modded streamlines with a hotglue tip otherwise use suction cups because of the inacuracy of the stock streamlines.

-James

Using hot glue tipped streamlines isn't always the best option in stock blasters, because they can be too heavy and effect the range negatively.
A simple overhaul gives it a very nice positive range, compared to a range with a stock dart. It also gives more accuracy.

In all honesty, I'm really confused about what you guys mentioned on the reply, haha (especially the modding and hot glue tip... stuff)

Oops, sorry my bad, I'll ask the next question there then.

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Using hot glue tipped streamlines isn't always the best option in stock blasters, because they can be too heavy and effect the range negatively.
A simple overhaul gives it a very nice positive range, compared to a range with a stock dart. It also gives more accuracy.[/quote]


Hot glue doesn't weigh much, considering blue foam stingers with hotglue are the best for stock blasters and the hotglue is unweighted in the streamline tips anyway.

-James

So compare spending $40 on brass breeching a Longshot to achieve 40ft range to spending $15 on e.g. SS spring to achieve 60ft range, I know which one I'm going to choose. In addtion, swaping spring is much easier than installing the brass breech.

As a beginner, should I get nitefinder, or maverick, or both (and maybe even dual wield)?

Ok so, I added the C-836 spring to my Nightfinder, Does anyone have any suggestions for a good catch spring? The stock one for me just uncocks itself.