After reading Moondog's review of the Burst Avacado and wondering what to do with this Echo 1 ASC\SCAR I received in a trade, I've decided I want to turn it into a DMR\Sniper rifle. So that being said I was curious as to what the required upgrades would be to make that happen. I figure I'd like to get the FPS to 450+ and get it to comparable ranges. Is this a viable upgrade or totally unrealistic? I'm relatively new to airsoft so upgrades are new to me. I have a separate CQB load out so this DMR swap would be a secondary rifle for field and what not.
To my understanding, it seems 6.01 tightbore barrel (I'm thinking Madbull or Airsoft GI) is the first step. Length though is something I have no clue about. I intend to add a Madbull barrel extension to keep the barrel from being too long, I'm not really into that hyper long barrel look but my first priority is range and accuracy.
In addition to that I'm curious what internals would need upgrading to keep the AEG running solid. New bucking? Hop up? Gears? Bushings? Spring? While I'm not looking to dump a ton into the upgrade, I don't mind spending what I need to make it nice.
I'm thinking .4-.45 gm BB's are ideal?
Finally any advice for sites would be appreciated. My initial thought is 3x scope, but since it's an AEG wasn't sure if a red dot plus removable magnifier would be better.
Thanks for the input guys. I know it's a lot. Just want to make informed decisions.
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Just so you know, because an airsoft rifle is limited to 500fps, it will never have the double the range of an an airsoft assault rifle (unless everybody else is using 250fps guns).
If you're goal is to simply get your SCAR to fire at 450fps, then yes, you should start with adding a longer, 6.01mm or 6.02mm barrel. Then you should look into sealing up your hop-up unit from any air leaks. You could upgrade your spring and motor and it could get to 500fps without having to change anything else.
It's hard to advise you on other upgrades until you let us know that FPS it's currently firing at and what your goal is?
If you're goal is to simply get your SCAR to fire at 450fps, then yes, you should start with adding a longer, 6.01mm or 6.02mm barrel. Then you should look into sealing up your hop-up unit from any air leaks. You could upgrade your spring and motor and it could get to 500fps without having to change anything else.
It's hard to advise you on other upgrades until you let us know that FPS it's currently firing at and what your goal is?
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I haven't even wired up a battery to the rifle yet so I'll be doing that soon. I'm going to be looking for a chrono this week so I can get an accurate FPS for you guys. My goal is to hopefully have it ready by T4T NJ.Moondog wrote:Just so you know, because an airsoft rifle is limited to 500fps, it will never have the double the range of an an airsoft assault rifle (unless everybody else is using 250fps guns).
If you're goal is to simply get your SCAR to fire at 450fps, then yes, you should start with adding a longer, 6.01mm or 6.02mm barrel. Then you should look into sealing up your hop-up unit from any air leaks. You could upgrade your spring and motor and it could get to 500fps without having to change anything else.
It's hard to advise you on other upgrades until you let us know that FPS it's currently firing at and what your goal is?
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Re: Modding an AEG to DMR\Sniper Rifle
I can promise you that if your fps is anywhere near 500, you will not be able to use it at Stryker. You would have to make it strictly for field use.
Pryme7 wrote:I haven't even wired up a battery to the rifle yet so I'll be doing that soon. I'm going to be looking for a chrono this week so I can get an accurate FPS for you guys. My goal is to hopefully have it ready by T4T NJ.Moondog wrote:Just so you know, because an airsoft rifle is limited to 500fps, it will never have the double the range of an an airsoft assault rifle (unless everybody else is using 250fps guns).
If you're goal is to simply get your SCAR to fire at 450fps, then yes, you should start with adding a longer, 6.01mm or 6.02mm barrel. Then you should look into sealing up your hop-up unit from any air leaks. You could upgrade your spring and motor and it could get to 500fps without having to change anything else.
It's hard to advise you on other upgrades until you let us know that FPS it's currently firing at and what your goal is?
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Re: Modding an AEG to DMR\Sniper Rifle
A good DMR setup is expensive. The upgrades alone will run you a lot.Pryme7 wrote:While I'm not looking to dump a ton into the upgrade, I don't mind spending what I need to make it nice.
I personally would wait a little bit until the polar star reviews get through. That setup will cost you the same amount as the upgrades you will have to do to get your DMR setup.
The fusion engine will allow you to dial up your FPS for DMR limits and then down to CQB limits.
Plus you won't have to worry about blowing out your gears due to stress on them pulling that 500FPS spring.
Then of course putting in a Tight bore and air sealed hope up.
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You are aware that no weapon above 350fps will be allowed on either T4T game?Pryme7 wrote:...I'm going to be looking for a chrono this week so I can get an accurate FPS for you guys. My goal is to hopefully have it ready by T4T NJ.
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Re: Modding an AEG to DMR\Sniper Rifle
Yeah that was my mistake, I thought NJ was a field game. Whoops. And as for current FPS the SCAR is at 275ish. So not too fast. I'll look into the polar star. I figure there's realistically no need to upgrade until spring anyway since it'll probably be all CQB until then. Doesn't hurt to have a back up ready. I'm pretty sure I'll still put in the tightbore though.Moondog wrote:You are aware that no weapon above 350fps will be allowed on either T4T game?Pryme7 wrote:...I'm going to be looking for a chrono this week so I can get an accurate FPS for you guys. My goal is to hopefully have it ready by T4T NJ.
Thanks for the input guys.
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