Yeah the nut came loose, I was actually able to fix it last night with a little bit of tool use and determination. Not sure how I'm going to keep it from happening again though...

How much does the foam you're buying cost, and where do you get it? I've been wanting to try and make something similar to this for a while now

Whats the AO terrain like?

Here's pics from the last BFP:

http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x423/Terreus/Battle%20for%20Prescottonia%202011/

Make one of these!!!!

Adding a rail doesn't change the gun, nor does a suppressor. You're allowed to have an opinion, and I'm allowed to react to said opinion. Isn't free speech wonderful?

And if I was trying to start a flame war, I'd be blatantly irrational and attack you personally rather than your opinion. (I wouldn't even call that an attack either)

I see someone's been watching Dave's videos

You a member of the Scaled Tanks forum? I had plans on building an M3 Lee that could seat 2 but never got funds for the project...

I had a Systema Magnum stolen from me from an unscrupulous tech once. Shit sucks man, I wouldn't do that to my worst enemy.

Gas sniper's are not usually semi auto. The KJW 10/22 is not a "sniper", and the only other examples are the WE Dragunov and modified M14's.

I own a Tanaka L96, and personally think it is much better than spring bolt actions. The deciding factor for me was the bolt pull, because with a spring rifle you have the entire spring weight behind the bolt pull as opposed to the gas version which allows for smooth sliding action. Ammo capacity is usually around the same (14-26 rounds per mag) depending on your brand. IIRC the KJW M700 has a short mag with a 12 round capacity.

If this is your first gas gun I would recommend that you watch some videos or read up on basic gas gun maintenance, as they do take more upkeep than their springer counterparts. After each use I clean my bolt, mag, hopup and barrel and make sure everything is lubed properly. This ensures everything moves properly and keeps dirt from building up.

Also, there's the question of consistent performance. A well tuned spring rifle can put shots out within +/- 2 fps error, while gas guns are going to shoot at varied speeds on different days. Temperature and gas pressure come into play and this can be a deal breaker for people looking for very precise shots, well, as precise as they can get in airsoft. Then again, a well maintained gas gun with a regulated valve can shoot with within those same tolerances.

In the end it really boils down to personal preference. I like having a "weightless" bolt, and the longer barrel. The FPS never really varies enough to make a difference in accuracy IMO, but it's noticeable at the chrono station.