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Airsoft 102

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airsoft 102
WHAT GAME IS FOR YOU? WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOUR GUN GOES DOWN.

GAME TYPES

 GUN ANATOMY GEARBOXES & MOTORS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOT

 

game types

field

Open Field Battle is a game of strategy using a combination of stealth and heavy fire. MilSim (Military Simulation) Scenarios take place on large outdoor playing fields and can last from many hours to several days. The usual FPS limit is 400 FPS in engaging targets from 75 to 150 feet. Mid to Low Cap Mags with 0.25+ gram Biodegradable BBs are highly recommended as a means of not leaving waste outside.

Full-seal Goggles provide excellent eye protection for all angles & allow a good Cheek Weld for Zoom Scopes that usually need a close eye relief and are best used with one eye closed.

Long Barreled guns provide accuracy especially when engaging enemies at 100+ feet. Bipods provide stability among front-heavy guns. Full stocks provide housing for large batteries that can yield extended gameplay time.

cqb

CQB (Close Quarter Battle) is a fast-paced, head-to-head combat indoor game. The oppositions will aggressively rush each other while taking heavy fire. Windows, bunkers, walls, and objects inside will be the only cover. The usual FPS limit is 350 FPS in engaging targets from 10 to 75 feet. Hi Cap Mags with 0.20g BB’s are highly recommended.

Full-face Masks are ideal for CQB because BB’s fired at close distances can sting or chip a tooth. Red Dot Scopes with a far eye relief provide rapid target acquisition.

Short Barreled guns are light and more maneuverable around corners and walls. Mounted Flashlights help trace the BB’s path in areas with limited light. Vertical Grips provide more control over the gun and a more natural fighting stance.

 

 

gun anatomy

 

gearboxes
There are many variations of gearbox shells ranging from version 1 to version 9 with many variations of both existing in many specialty AEGs, with the most popular version is the version 2 gearbox. The main difference from version to version is the actual shape of the gearbox itself, The version of the gearbox does not typically relate to the quality or durability of the shell, while some designs are better then others the version number does not correlate.

motor types

When the trigger of an AEG is pulled, the motor shaft spins the gears to power the rest of the gearbox which in turns propels the BB from the airsoft gun. Different airsoft guns require different sized motors.

gearbox & motor types

GUN TYPE GEARBOX MOTOR
FAMAS 1 CUSTOM
M4/M16 2 LONG
MK5A4 & MK5A5 2 LONG
FS3 FAMILY 2 LONG
AK FAMILY 3 SHORT
AUG 3 SHORT
MK36 FAMILY 3 SHORT
MK5K/MK5PDW 3 LONG
SIG COMMANDO 3 MEDIUM
PSG-1 4 MEDIUM
UZI 5 CUSTOM
P90 6 LONG
THOMPSON 6 SHORT
TM & CLONE M14 7 SHORT

 

maintenance

Caring For & Cleaning Your Airsoft Gun

Clean/Unjam the inner barrel

  1. Turn the Hop-Up all the way down ( see internal anatomy )
  2. Use the unjamming end to clear debris out of the gun.

    3. clean/lube the inner barrel

  1. Use the cleaning end of the rod.
  2. Cut cloth/paper towel.
    • Put it through the slit of the cleaning end & wrap it around.
  3. Spray it with silicon.
  4. Run the wrapped end of the rod through the inner barrel.

lube the magazine

  1. Spray a small amount of silicon into the feeding nozzle of the magazine.

Lube the Hop-Up


*Optional But Recommended
  1. Turn the Airsoft Gun upside down.
  2. Spray a small amount of silicon into the hop-up.

 

trouble shooting

The Problem:

Nothing happens when I pull the trigger...

  1. Check your battery.
    1. Check that the battery is connected.
    2. Try using a different battery.
    3. Make sure your battery is charged.
  2. Check the wire connections
    1. Tighten battery connectors.
    2. Check for burnt wires.
    3. Check for frayed wires.
  3. Check the fuse.
    1. Make sure your fuse is not blown out.
  4. Make sure the gun is not on safety.

The Problem:

The motor and gears turn when I pull the trigger, but the gun does not fire properly...

  1. Make sure the magazine is feeding.
    1. Check for BBs in magazine.
    2. Check proper magazine function.
    3. Wind magazine.
  2. Check the Barrel and Hop-up.
    1. Clean or unjam your barrel.
    2. Adjust your hop-up.
  3. Check the grade of BBs.
    1. Use only high quality BBs, never use .12g.
    2. Check for broken BBs in your gun.
    3. Use proper diameter BBs, generally 6mm.
  4. Recharge the battery.
    1. The battery may have just enough power.
  5. Check the motor height.
    1. Listen for the motor straining.
    2. Raise or lower the motor to align with gears.

THE PROBLEM:

My gun does not shoot straight...

  1. BB flies up or down - Adjust your hop-up.
    1. BB curves upwards - turn your hop-up down.
    2. BB curves downwards - turn your hop-up up.
  2. BB flies left or right - Check your barrel.
    1. Check for debris in the barrel.
    2. Check for a torn hop-up bucking.
    3. Check for improper hop-up installation.

 

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