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90 degree fitting lining up
- Thread starter Elts7
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- Oct 20, 2012
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You got the push fitting for the quick disconnect? Apologies, but I completely forgot to check. If you still need one then let me know and I'll check ASAP.
I'd try and get the metal one to fit but make sure it's NPT and not BSP (unless you've not tapped it yet and can use a BSP thread). I'd maybe buy the plastic one as a backup as it seems slightly more compact and might fit better. You want to be doing as little modification to the stock as possible - ideally just a single cutout/hole in the buttom to route the macro line through.
I'd try and get the metal one to fit but make sure it's NPT and not BSP (unless you've not tapped it yet and can use a BSP thread). I'd maybe buy the plastic one as a backup as it seems slightly more compact and might fit better. You want to be doing as little modification to the stock as possible - ideally just a single cutout/hole in the buttom to route the macro line through.
- Oct 20, 2012
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Wait, stop buying things. Let's figure this out - it's not tricky and this has gone on too long. I thought the parts list above was clear but maybe I've not made it clear enough.
What do you have right now? Send a photo of the fittings you have because your updates are useless without them.
You don't need a 6mm to 1/8 NPT unless you're talking about the elbow itself, which is 1/8 NPT, then a 90o turn, then a push fitting for a 6mm macro/pneumatic line. If you are still trying to make that threaded one work then don't - it's bulky and plain and simple is the wrong part. At best you're going to need to probably cut more material out from the rubber stock pad if you use it, and the adapter is going to add extra bulk. At worst it'll stick out the back and make your gun ugly and uncomfortable to shoulder.
You need:
[*]40cm of 6mm macro/pneumatic tubing
[*]6mm push fitting to male quick disconnect
[*]Adhesive shrink wrap (optional but recommended)
You can buy this all off eBay for <£16. If you're still having trouble with the 6mm push fitting to male quick disconnect then I can confirm that I have a couple spare. PM me if you want me to send one.
What do you have right now? Send a photo of the fittings you have because your updates are useless without them.
You don't need a 6mm to 1/8 NPT unless you're talking about the elbow itself, which is 1/8 NPT, then a 90o turn, then a push fitting for a 6mm macro/pneumatic line. If you are still trying to make that threaded one work then don't - it's bulky and plain and simple is the wrong part. At best you're going to need to probably cut more material out from the rubber stock pad if you use it, and the adapter is going to add extra bulk. At worst it'll stick out the back and make your gun ugly and uncomfortable to shoulder.
You need:
- 1/8 NPT to 6mm push fitting elbow (metal if you can, plastic if you can't)
If it's metal and BSP, not NPT then it's no good for you unless you have a BSP tap and haven't already tapped it to NPT (which it sounds like you have) - As this is going to be behind the stock then there's probably no issue at all with plastic - I just prefer metal for longevity
- Swivel elbow is a plus as it'll allow you to completely torque it into place without the need for a washer/shim, but frankly if you're using a pneumatic sealant then you can get away with under-torquing it anyway
[*]40cm of 6mm macro/pneumatic tubing
- Usually you'll need to buy it in 1m+ lengths, but cutting it is easy
[*]6mm push fitting to male quick disconnect
[*]Adhesive shrink wrap (optional but recommended)
You can buy this all off eBay for <£16. If you're still having trouble with the 6mm push fitting to male quick disconnect then I can confirm that I have a couple spare. PM me if you want me to send one.
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this is what i have atm. couldnt find the 6mm to push fit so i made one
http://imgur.com/a/iOUbU
i have more line but i snipped this off to see how much i need to run through the stock
http://imgur.com/a/iOUbU
i have more line but i snipped this off to see how much i need to run through the stock
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Perfect - that's what you want!
Yeh, I'd leave around 10cm protruding, but it's advisible to test it a fair bit with your line/regulator as that'll dictate how much you need. 6mm macro is not as strong as your actual line though so keep it to a minimum (but leave enough for it to be able to flex.
Another thing you can do is put a spring over the 6mm macro to add some protection without fully compromising its flexibility. I also add some adhesive shrink wrap for good measure and to stop it being so shiny.
Yeh, I'd leave around 10cm protruding, but it's advisible to test it a fair bit with your line/regulator as that'll dictate how much you need. 6mm macro is not as strong as your actual line though so keep it to a minimum (but leave enough for it to be able to flex.
Another thing you can do is put a spring over the 6mm macro to add some protection without fully compromising its flexibility. I also add some adhesive shrink wrap for good measure and to stop it being so shiny.
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Oh also just check that's indeed a US spec. QD on the end there and not EU. Though I use an EU line I'm in the super low majority - almost all lines (Beestine/Amped, Redline, Wolverine etc.) are US spec QD. It's very hard to tell the difference without trying them so make sure you do it without pressure first.
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Na, the LPR is a clone of the Firebase basically. Get a Redline Firebase, Redline SFR or a Wolverine Storm. Firebase is the best all-rounder (albeit old), SFR is the best for quick refresh on a single line, Storm is compact and also has almost all of the features of the Firebase/LPR. I'd go for the Storm 'On Tank' unless you intend on moving onto something bigger in the future (in which case I'd say the SFR).
There's the Storm 'On Tank' and the Storm 'High Pressure' - the 'On Tank' has extra 1/8 NPTs you can use later on to run a pistol as well as your shotgun, so I'd pick that simply for the versatility it might give you down the road. It's quite quick to refresh as well (not that that should matter for you with a huge expansion chamber in the form of the old gas reservoir).
The LPR does that too, but is slightly more expensive and isn't as compact. It and the Firebase are quite old tech these days and the Storm does it in a much smaller package.
You want to start at 40 psi then creep up no further than 75. Stop as soon as you hit you desired muzzle energy. Remember that it will take maybe 5-10 shots to stabilise the pressure in the gas reservoir and line each time you fiddle with the output pressure on the regulator, but once you have it set you can leave it.
There's the Storm 'On Tank' and the Storm 'High Pressure' - the 'On Tank' has extra 1/8 NPTs you can use later on to run a pistol as well as your shotgun, so I'd pick that simply for the versatility it might give you down the road. It's quite quick to refresh as well (not that that should matter for you with a huge expansion chamber in the form of the old gas reservoir).
The LPR does that too, but is slightly more expensive and isn't as compact. It and the Firebase are quite old tech these days and the Storm does it in a much smaller package.
You want to start at 40 psi then creep up no further than 75. Stop as soon as you hit you desired muzzle energy. Remember that it will take maybe 5-10 shots to stabilise the pressure in the gas reservoir and line each time you fiddle with the output pressure on the regulator, but once you have it set you can leave it.
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finished it. thr tap stuck out abit so i adapted it for now anyway
http://imgur.com/a/Rc8a7
i like it better now. has a little more length and feels better on the sholder. who'd knew
http://imgur.com/a/Rc8a7
i like it better now. has a little more length and feels better on the sholder. who'd knew
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Hm, not the most elegant thing ever but it works.
Perhaps get some sort of 3D printed extension made to place before the rubber pad then have the pad where it should be.
I'm with you on the extra length though. Helps me immensely with peripheral vision as I prefer to be quite far away from my red dot and it's just all round more comfortable.
Perhaps get some sort of 3D printed extension made to place before the rubber pad then have the pad where it should be.
I'm with you on the extra length though. Helps me immensely with peripheral vision as I prefer to be quite far away from my red dot and it's just all round more comfortable.
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