ironhobo
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Post by ironhobo on Mar 14, 2008 9:08:02 GMT 8
Im considering purchasing a HK 416 from the china shops. However i want personal opinions, is it any good? anyone?
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Post by Ferox on Mar 14, 2008 10:02:19 GMT 8
Yeah it's great, but you'll have to downgrade it, out of the box it ranges from 1.6 to 1.9 joules.
A lot of people have been using it, including me, it's a pretty solid AEG. The only technical issues being the front rail and barrel are extremely wobbly. Barrel wobble can be fixed no problem, just take off the RAS and tighten the S-ring by hand (you can find it in the manual).
The RAS wobble though, you'll have to get a new decent screw that will hold it in place better,and you might consider wedging a bit of foam or something underneath the front end. This will make the AEG quieter and more reliable when it comes to putting something onto the rail like a laser or battery box.
Finally, the ironsights are a bit iffy, and the front sight is fragile. Mine has snapped off, I would recommend you get a Eotech or Red Dot Sight to make up for it.
I'm sure Goliath has some great recommendations on internals and externals as well, he bought and fixed up Xurbits ol' 416 recently.
Out of the box though, it is a decent gun, and plently of people have been using it without any modifications.
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Post by xurbit on Mar 14, 2008 15:00:55 GMT 8
I agree with Ferox, Ironhobo. It is a combat weaponry that only have minor adjustments, but in performance its not that bad for a Chinease Clone.
However they are two minor problems that I found out, and not sure if Ferox had this similar problem as well.
Depending what battery usage your using, since it takes the special type ones, it can be difficult putting it into the battery stock. However there is a solution to that. Easily. I won't explain the details but if you want to know, either ask me or Goliath.
Another minor issue was that I had was the butt stock, which kept falling off, again another easy solution just use tape if it keeps coming off. But other then those, Ferox pretty much covered everything. Oh one more thing becareful with the rail, you can cut your self.
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ironhobo
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Post by ironhobo on Mar 24, 2008 21:50:08 GMT 8
okies thanks!
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Ozone
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Post by Ozone on Sept 29, 2008 6:15:33 GMT 8
I agree with Ferox, Ironhobo. It is a combat weaponry that only have minor adjustments, but in performance its not that bad for a Chinease Clone. Depending what battery usage your using, since it takes the special type ones, it can be difficult putting it into the battery stock. However there is a solution to that. Easily. I won't explain the details but if you want to know, either ask me or Goliath. Xt Yer, sorry to bring this up again but what would you do to solve the battery problem???
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Chowiez
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Post by Chowiez on Sept 29, 2008 6:44:17 GMT 8
Planning to get one JUST for the Millita game..... Can anyone downgrade it for me? Its gotta be quick... Times ticking...
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Post by Arclight on Sept 29, 2008 21:47:31 GMT 8
I'm sure it can take a LiPo in the stock right? If so, thats fine then; china clones come with hi-torque motors and metal gears as standard so a LiPo is a natural choice. You'd have to confirm that with actual users though, I've never operated one myelf, so I don't know for sure if it can fit one (should do though, LiPos are pretty tiny ).
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Post by malavern on Sept 29, 2008 23:53:02 GMT 8
it works fine with a LiPo... but wont recommend it as the stock springs in the china 416 are already too powerful, and the increased rate of fire with the use of LiPos have been known to cause gearbox fractures... and other "overheating" issues...
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Chowiez
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Post by Chowiez on Sept 30, 2008 6:40:11 GMT 8
Im going from 1.6J spring to 1.3J.... adding in a lipo... Someone do the maths? I think it comes with a high torque motor stock.
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Post by Fightingcock on Sept 30, 2008 11:00:48 GMT 8
oh.... choweis... public holiday morrow...
not a good idea for your shopping spree if things going to be shut up.
could try later today if u got time... or thursday.
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Post by malavern on Sept 30, 2008 13:17:07 GMT 8
i'll be i nthe area today.... i've got some errands to run to redwolf... so... i'll be free to help you on your shopping spree lol...
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Post by Arclight on Oct 1, 2008 15:40:26 GMT 8
The stock motor in a 416 is high torque already, but a better brand is a better idea, just not neccesary right now; it's better to use the stock motor for now, only replace it if and when it breaks.
Dropping to 1.3 for LiPo use is perfect really, at high ROF 1.3j is comfortable for metal gears (assuing you haven't got faulty ones of course).
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Ozone
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Post by Ozone on Oct 2, 2008 3:58:25 GMT 8
For the LiPo, which type would you get, the big square-ish ones which fit in a PeQ, or the oddly shapped ones which fit in a crane stock??
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Post by malavern on Oct 2, 2008 23:48:35 GMT 8
it all depends on where you want to store the LiPo. Whether in a PEQ, or in a crane stock.
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Post by Arclight on Oct 3, 2008 19:53:56 GMT 8
Yes, it depends which shape is best for where you want to instal.
Also, which of the two voltage varieties you want to use; I would always suggest the higher of the two (11.1v) as if you're gonna go LiPo, you might as well go the whole nine yards.
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