I don't intend to create my own company if I don't have to, id rather work with AGD and let them produce it. Starting a new company these days is a horrible business plan.
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you HAVE been gone awhile
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I for one like to see what you have in mind. Keep us posted.Comment
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I think this would be great, if it works. like they said above, you would have to prove some
Numbers, prototype, and field test. If it does not work for semi, still might work for pump so you still would have market.Comment
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It's could be a great concept but you'll need to trial a working prototype to prove design is sound. Can't see this getting much interest until that happens. The low pressure/efficiency will appeal more to semi shooters than pumps.. unless it's possible to get a higher 12g shot count. Generally CO2 doesn't perform well at low pressure/high volume so I can't see that working. Pumpers wouldn't shoot enough to worry about running out of air, and it's certainly never been a problem for me. It would also need to be compatible with existing Magpump kits to make it cost effective. The high pressure operation on mag valves can be a pain. It won't let you shoot very far into a tank fill and limits your shot capacity, so the low pressure operation will be a bonus there. The BL pillow bolt isn't an anti chop system like level 10, just a soft nosed bolt to help prevent breaks. So I can see that being a disadvantage to RT's at high ROF, and may force you to run eyes to avoid chopping.Last edited by GEE TEE; 01-29-2013, 03:23 PM.Comment
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hasn't this been tried before
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Ok, so I just worked out some of the input you guys gave, it WOULD work with a lvl 10, BUT you would need a lower power spring and the pressure needed to cycle it would be higher nontheless (about 200psi). The bolt I had in mind however was very similar but was in fact designed to deliver a much larger volume of gas at once while still being a gradual lead on to full blow (for fragile paint). As a result it would use a lower pressure (if math serves me right about 180 psi). It would still be tunable like the lvl 10 and would retain a foamie likely of the same design as the lvl 10. Ill put up a poll later on to see what everyone wants in that regard.
If you wanted to use Co2 in it it would work unmodified however with an expansion chamber. If liquid got into the gun you would have the same problem as classic mags. I may design an insert for the volume chamber to optimize it for 12gs. (Lower the volume, raise the pressure)
It would also work with current pump mods out because the dimensions would remain unchanged, but I was thinking of making a kit to go with it as an option when you buy one. It would include a pre milled rail if that were the case.The Maniac InsideComment
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If you are gonna go balls to the wall you may as well redesign the bolt completely, like 2 piece delrin/ stainless back. rebuildable front section for any mishaps with the delrin. With LP using delrin shouldnt be a problem like the old two piecers were... at least thats what I'd imagine?
I know this is pretty early on, but may hault anything other than a one off for yourself to tinker with.. realistically what would you want for said valve? X-valves are what, $275 or so new? Anything much higher than that and id personally rather run an HP tank and refill it for free 10 times in a day (after you pay your $5 air fee of course) than run LP and refill it only 8 times.
It is very interesting dont get me wrong. But you gotta remember your time/ money/ testing/ multiple failures in this, plus AGD didnt get going over night... My mag back in 2000 was almost $300 with no barrel, asa, anything... just a mag... by the time I finished it with inflation and parts costs today, thats pretty much like a completely pimped out x valved pneumag.
Im not completely negative at all, but ive been "that sucker" who pays for nice one off items over the internet, and doesnt see his money or product after 6 months and disputes that drag on forever.Comment
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Firstly, I see no real advantage in using delrin on the bolt other than reducing weight. It would however introduce durability issues as you mentioned. If there is a notable difference in performance I may offer it as an upgrade, but to include it stock would only serve to drive the price up.
As for cost, I haven't the slightest idea what it would retail for.The Maniac InsideComment
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Wouldn't less weight =less pressure/ forces to move it? I don't have an engineering degree or anything, but I thought that's how stuff worked.Comment
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While this is true, it is my belief that the difference in pressure wouldn't be worth the loss in durability. Later on ill do more math etc. and may come out with an upgrade bolt kit. Right now im trying to keep it simple, remember, this is an automag were talking about, not a superlight hyper performance speedball gun.The Maniac InsideComment
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