L96 (Well MB01, UTG shadow ops, etc.) upgrade advice

[Nixtwiz]

I have a used Well MB01 that I bought off craigslist last Thanksgiving.
I just want to start off saying buying used isn't a bad thing, if you're planning to upgrade anyways.

If you own this gun one upgrade part you may not have seen very often, or cheap, is a 6.01mm tightbore barrel. The closest I've seen that isn't custom is a 6.03mm. My advice could save you a lot on not buying that $80+ custom made tightbore.

Here in Tucson, our airsoft store is Disruptive Airsoft and Paintball (Big 5 sells a lot but not as many as disruptive). I asked about a 6.01mm barrel that was around 495mm long. It was $35, that's right $35. The one downside, it was for an AEG hop up, not the stock hop up in the L96 *GASP* Oh noes!
I didn't find this a problem at first, but I began noticing my gun shot wildly. Just recently, I found a solution
For $7 i bought a new 70% AEG hop up bucking (the rubber part around the barrel, in the hop up). I noticed right away it had the correct groves to fit my AEG barrel. Originally, my barrel slid out every shot. With the new hop up bucking, it fits perfect, and does not move at all. I noticed increased accuracy and power right away. I have not tested the long range accuracy yet however, as i sold my scope for a new one that I ordered. It has not arrived yet.
I also order a new hop up nub (the rubber part that pushes down on the hop up bucking). Now I'm hoping I didn't just spend $7 on a 2mm piece of rubber for nothing. If it helps, I'll let you know.
My next upgrade will be a http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_579&products_id=32296 new cylinder. It is supposed to increase accuracy

I'll update this when my scope comes in tomorrow. but if it works, this could save you a lot of money for other upgrades.


Current Upgrades:
Madbull 6.01mm tightbore barrel
70% AEG hop up bucking
MB01 upgrade set ( http://www.hitguns.com/Well-L96-Upgrade-Set-for-MB01-MB04-MB05-p/well-parts-mb-upgrade-spring.htm )

[Pick]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news bud, But you can get a 6.01mm inner Tight bore Barrel for like 45$ from Air soft GI. their Masamune Brands are well made and very accurate.

http://www.airsoftgi.com/index.php?cPat ... =2a&page=1

[Nixtwiz]

You've misunderstood me.
My point is,
The Well/UTG L96 has a special Hop Up system. All of the barrels that are on that link are for AEG hop ups. My advice is just how to get an AEG barrel to work in this hop up.

To do it correctly, this is the barrel you would have to get.
http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=31872

[Pick]

You've misunderstood me.
My point is,
The Well/UTG L96 has a special Hop Up system. All of the barrels that are on that link are for AEG hop ups. My advice is just how to get an AEG barrel to work in this hop up.

To do it correctly, this is the barrel you would have to get.
http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?products_id=31872

Ah sorry i did misunderstand you

[Rd maul]

Get a PDI hop up and call it a day, it accepts AEG Barrels

[Nixtwiz]

I just got mine. i have to put it together. The point of this thread was i was trying to save people money. which means not buying a custom barrel or a new hop up. But if you've got the money, just go with a PDI hop up and a M16 inner barrel. probably a lot more reliable.