A-5 Probs: Air Pressure
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Topic: A-5 Probs: Air Pressure
Posted By: GHOST
Subject: A-5 Probs: Air Pressure
Date Posted: 01 May 2006 at 2:44pm
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Hoping for some help from the mechanically inclined. SITUATION: Unable to get FPS on my A-5 above 240. Have adjusted velocity screw, to no effect. SEEKING: Suggestions as to origins of the problem. A-5 CONFIGURATION: RT, BT AK-47 barrel, AK clip (aesthetic), X-chamber, remote line, 20 oz CO2 tank. Any ideas? |
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Posted By: Jack Carver
Date Posted: 01 May 2006 at 5:38pm
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You screwed the velocity screw OUT, right? And your CO2 tank is pretty full? You might need to buy a Madman spring kit for it... |
Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 01 May 2006 at 5:41pm
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New drive spring ------------- 
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Posted By: Shub
Date Posted: 02 May 2006 at 12:45am
| Or something people tend to overlook on low velocity is bad paint/bore match. If the paint is so small that it wants to roll out the barrel if you tip the muzzle downwards, or if it's so big that it has to be forced thru the barrel, that would cause problems as well. This isn't a likely problem, but some people just don't think of something like that. |
Posted By: Stormcharger
Date Posted: 02 May 2006 at 11:56am
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Check your velocity without your remote. |
Posted By: GHOST
Date Posted: 02 May 2006 at 12:03pm
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All, Thanks for the suggestions. Upon consideration, I think the spring may be the culprit. I will be checking it out tonight, and will report back with outcomes. Again, thanks for the insights. GHOST |
Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 02 May 2006 at 1:57pm
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No problem, make sure that when you store the marker that it is not cocked. This will weaken the drive spring. -------------
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Posted By: RavenGuard
Date Posted: 02 May 2006 at 4:08pm
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probably the crappy long bt ak barrel :P
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