Classic RT Aluminum ULE body/ ULE Rail Milling

[knownothingmags]

In this context, CF = Center Feed, not Carbon Fiber.

oh woops. i guess i missunderstood?

[Xmagterror]

My plan is to make centerfeed, cocker threaded bodies to fit the classic rt.....there will be two versions.......x valve and stock rt valve. And later on make a body just like the ule minimag one i did but wth the rt style front...to fit all other automags.

Not really interested in carbon fiber...just adds expense and time to make them.

[Ando]

Not really interested in carbon fiber...just adds expense and time to make them.

Not talking about carbon fiber backs. Just make the backs like the CF mod but in a classic RT and in a regular ULE style in aluminum.

That would kill 2 birds with one stone using one body

[Lohman446]

I'm going to suggest that classic RT owners (at least speaking for myself) are not so concerned about weight savings. I would like to be able to use centerfeed bodies (preferably with common threading for feednecks), autococker threads, and proper detents. I am not so concerned about weight.

[going_home]

I'm going to suggest that classic RT owners (at least speaking for myself) are not so concerned about weight savings. I would like to be able to use centerfeed bodies (preferably with common threading for feednecks), autococker threads, and proper detents. I am not so concerned about weight.

Exactly.
A classic RT with a ULE body (vert feed angel feedneck and detents, cocker threaded).
Old faithful classic RT with RT Pro body upgrades .

[TwilightG]

I think these should be twist lock. The stock classic RT barrels are awesome. There are also a bunch of those weird annoed cRTs out there... those owners probably wouldnt want a different body unless they could keep the matching barrels.

This is exactly the reason why I voted for twist lock. Otherwise, I'd have to find someone willing to cut and thread my matching barrel for AC threads. This easily shortens it by a couple of inches.

Imagine a vertfeed ule RT with a red or blue smear anno AND matching barrel!!
As it's been mentioned TL-AC adapters are certainly an option for those who prefer to use an AC barrel.
As for those who worry about their non-cf tl barrel, as long as it's not stainless, it's VERY easy to drill a small divot for centerfeed. Heck, you can get away with using thicker barrel orings to hold it in place instead. The barrel really won't twist on its own.

Keep this as close to "classic" as possible (minus the weight and vertfeed )

... although, it looks like XMT made his decision

[splat15k]

I would also choose twist-lock over AC threads.

[Xmagterror]

This is exactly the reason why I voted for twist lock. Otherwise, I'd have to find someone willing to cut and thread my matching barrel for AC threads. This easily shortens it by a couple of inches.

Imagine a vertfeed ule RT with a red or blue smear anno AND matching barrel!!
As it's been mentioned TL-AC adapters are certainly an option for those who prefer to use an AC barrel.
As for those who worry about their non-cf tl barrel, as long as it's not stainless, it's VERY easy to drill a small divot for centerfeed. Heck, you can get away with using thicker barrel orings to hold it in place instead. The barrel really won't twist on its own.

Keep this as close to "classic" as possible (minus the weight and vertfeed )

... although, it looks like XMT made his decision

I will make whatever you guys want as long as i sell enough of them. I didnt know it was easy as drilling a small do to make the twist lock barrel work. I remember some of the aftermarket barrels would work on different feed angles....does someone have a picture of how they milled the barrel to work?

[1stTarget]

CF, cocker threaded, RT classic. Only question is how much? May need to sell some items.

[Xmagterror]

CF, cocker threaded, RT classic. Only question is how much? May need to sell some items.

Not sure on pricing yet they will be a little more than my ULE minimag bodies.

[RT Lover]

Looks like there is enough interest to make both versions of the body.
I will get both prototypes done and ULE mill the rail. Pictures will be posted in the paintball talk section of the site and a pre-order will follow shortly after. I am excited to see how light my gun is after i ULE mill the rail.

same here man!!! i miss my tank it will b nice to have a lighter one lol!! any idea on cost??

[need4reebs]

wow i never thought the RT classic was very heavy in the first place? it really wouldnt be a classic anymore if it had a X-valve or ULE body? definitely wouldnt be old Skool anymore either? it would make more sense to just make a ULE body look like the RT classic...oh well there is gonna be alot of unused spare parts layin around soon...haha

[Xmagterror]

Prototypes

I started making the new prototypes. making a vert feed body that accepts the twist lock barrel is not possible with out major mods to the slug....There just simply isnt enough meat for the feedneck threads. so im threading all the bodies with autococker threads....its possible to autococker thread a stock barrel.

I have came up with three aluminum bodies with the RT style front that i plan to produce if demand is high enough.

1. Vert Feed classic automag RT body with autococker threads (uses stock automag RT valve)
2. Vert Feed classic automag RT body with autococker threads (uses X valve)..requires rail milling for valve index pin.
3. Vert Feed body for use on any automag except the automag RT or sydarm (uses classic, or x valve)

I will complete the milling on these in the coming weeks as i find the time.

[RT Lover]

get me a ballpark on option 1!!!

[Xmagterror]

get me a ballpark on option 1!!!

Its too early to say for sure but im shooting for less than, or around $200 for the long over the valve RT bodies.