Hopper Feedneck Specs

[luke]

I'm going to start making feednecks but I need to gather some specs. I've purchased several feednecks and found specs all over the place, some don't even fit the hoppers I have so I need some help. Instead of using specifications from feednecks I want to gather measurements on the hoppers themselves. I'm getting two different measurements on each hopper (front to back and side to side) so I'm going with the widest at the midway point down the neck.

I have an old Viewloader Revolution and an old Halo, specs are as follows:

VL Revy > 1.03"
Halo > 1.08"

Any help would be most advantageous.

[vintage]

V35 halo-----f-b--1.054, side--1.075

z2 prophecy--f-b--1.058, side--1.063

vmaxx 2--- f-b--1.045, side--1.033

[luke]

Thanks vintage.
Do the newer Halos break real easy like the originals? The plastic they used sucked pretty bad, way too brittle.

[vintage]

no idea, have not broken one yet.

[Cyco-Dude]

all measurements taken at .5" from the bottom of the neck (as necks usually get fatter as you go up, and this is what the measurement will be at the top of the feedneck when the hopper is inserted).

viewloader vl200: 1.02" f/b, 1.033" s/s
viewloader vl2000: 1.058" f/b, 1.077" s/s
jt revolution: 1.033" f/b, 1.055" s/s
proto primo: 1.043" f/b, 1.04" s/s
valken vmax: 1.057" f/b, 1.047" s/s
pinokio speed: 1.054" f/b & s/s
dye rotor: 1.051" f/b, 1.05" s/s
virtue spire: 1.044" f/b, 1.036" s/s

lol, i have a lot of stuff...

Thanks vintage.
Do the newer Halos break real easy like the originals? The plastic they used sucked pretty bad, way too brittle.

the matte black shells seem tough enough. it's the clear / shiny plastic that will crack.

[vintage]

Thanks vintage.
Do the newer Halos break real easy like the originals? The plastic they used sucked pretty bad, way too brittle.

i take that back, i have broken a battery cover on a clear halo.

[luke]

all measurements taken at .5" from the bottom of the neck (as necks usually get fatter as you go up, and this is what the measurement will be at the top of the feedneck when the hopper is inserted).

viewloader vl200: 1.02" f/b, 1.033" s/s
viewloader vl2000: 1.058" f/b, 1.077" s/s
jt revolution: 1.033" f/b, 1.055" s/s
proto primo: 1.043" f/b, 1.04" s/s
valken vmax: 1.057" f/b, 1.047" s/s
pinokio speed: 1.054" f/b & s/s
dye rotor: 1.051" f/b, 1.05" s/s
virtue spire: 1.044" f/b, 1.036" s/s

lol, i have a lot of stuff...


the matte black shells seem tough enough. it's the clear / shiny plastic that will crack.

Thanks! Just what I needed.

[river031403]

I'm going to start making feednecks but I need to gather some specs. I've purchased several feednecks and found specs all over the place, some don't even fit the hoppers I have so I need some help. Instead of using specifications from feednecks I want to gather measurements on the hoppers themselves. I'm getting two different measurements on each hopper (front to back and side to side) so I'm going with the widest at the midway point down the neck.

I have an old Viewloader Revolution and an old Halo, specs are as follows:

VL Revy > 1.03"
Halo > 1.08"

Any help would be most advantageous.

By any chance are you making any that would be compatible with empire style feednecks

[BiNumber3]

VL2000 Power: f/b: 1.051 s/s: 1.068
Spyder Fasta: f/b: 1.036 s/s: 1.045


Are the feednecks you're making going to be a standard thread? like "Angel" threaded? If so, would it be worth it to make your own? (not complaining, kinda looking forward to your designs :P)

[luke]

Are the feednecks you're making going to be a standard thread? like "Angel" threaded? If so, would it be worth it to make your own? (not complaining, kinda looking forward to your designs :P)

Yes I will be sticking with the Angel thread like AGD to avoid confusion and stripped threads. I would really like to do a completely different attaching style, something unique that's never been done before but I don't think that would fly. People have it stuck in their minds what they want so I'll follow suit on this. I did go back a forth on what to do and just decided to keep it simple.
Would you rather get one with a body purchase or would would rather reach in your pocket and buy one?

[luke]

By any chance are you making any that would be compatible with empire style feednecks

I'm working on cad's now to help decide which way to go. Manufacturing and number of pieces to make are what's currently being weighed in the decision. Not 100% sure what will end up making the cut, hope to know within 24 hours. I'm kind of leaning in that direction though.

[BLachance75]

I think that you sticking with Angel threads is a good idea as far as potential sales go. By using Angel threads you will be able so sell feednecks that can be used with pretty much any aftermarket Automag body. Had you gone with something different you would cut out those potential sales. Granted you could go with another know paintball feedneck thread and tried to sell them on other sites or through other avenues.

[luke]

I think that you sticking with Angel threads is a good idea as far as potential sales go. By using Angel threads you will be able so sell feednecks that can be used with pretty much any aftermarket Automag body. Had you gone with something different you would cut out those potential sales. Granted you could go with another know paintball feedneck thread and tried to sell them on other sites or through other avenues.

Yea, that's the thinking but I've always had plans on filling that slot regardless of what I use on the bodies. I've just about finished up the design and am happy with the final decision.

[luke]

If so, would it be worth it to make your own? (not complaining, kinda looking forward to your designs :P)

Would you rather get one with a body purchase or would would rather reach in your pocket and buy one?

Just to reiterate, the idea with selling body kits rather than just a body is to give you guys a better bang for your buck. TBH the cost of the "extra" parts in the kit will end but being closer to cost rather than retail.

[river031403]

I'm working on cad's now to help decide which way to go. Manufacturing and number of pieces to make are what's currently being weighed in the decision. Not 100% sure what will end up making the cut, hope to know within 24 hours. I'm kind of leaning in that direction though.

Pmd