Hey, they do in Counter-Strike, so why not airsoft?

*rolls eyes*

Bingo. Works great too, just it's not the best idea to use those BBs in AEGs. Bolt actions are fine though and greatly benefit from dry BBs in both accuracy and consistancy.

wanted to make a counterstrike comment myself lol
buy an M249, it's the heaviest and most expensive, therefore the best.
Nobody insults your sexual orientation when you buy an L96 so it's not as good in airsoft as it is in counterstrike

How do you wash it?

just water? I don't think water can wash off lubricant.

use kitchen detergent?

Double bingo, use dishsoap and warm water for regular BBs, let soak and stir every few minutes, then rinse in warm water until there are no more suds, then let dry fully before use.

Graphite is more labour intensive, I soak in cola for 20-30mins stirring every 10 or so, then load into a wool work sock and wash a few times with normal laundry, rubbing the sock in your hands between each wash. When you can rub a couple BBs on your jeans or a white cloth without leaving a skidmark, they are ready to go after they dry fully. Graphite has the same effect on hop up rubber as oil does, and the less friction you get on the hop up (because of oil or graphite build up), the more hop up you have to apply to have the desired effect, which means a bigger lump in the barrel that the BB has to pass by, more fps drop and a more unstable BB flight at longer ranges.

depends if they used an emulsifiable lubricant or not, i agree with the dishsoap though, that stuff works for everything: anti-fog, prevents poison ivy from spreading, and even cleans dishes!

thanks, gotta do that :D

Give this a read, it's a new thread posted regarding the info I put up a few months back regarding washing BBs. I basically asked if others could try it with their rifles and provide feedback to see if it's a common benefit or only for my sniper rifle set up (upgraded CA M24 and modded KJW M700). Seems right across the board improved results from washing.

http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...?topic=41711.0

This thread needs a highjacking...

I would like to hear about the CA M24 Socom Sniper rifle ( w/Fluted barrel )and would like to hear from others with this gun or have seen or heard about it.

I just puchased it, ( Something different in my collection :roll: ) and am having problems finding reviews.

I think CA makes some great guns and am taking a chance on it. All my previous guns have been CA, and other than the odd, ( bad ), hop up system they have.. The guns have been great.

So I hope this isnt any different.

Nice to have you in the sniper role Jughead...I was actually looking at a few of the M24. You should do good with that, me with the M700 and Hux with the assorted rifles he has...

I was able to try the CA M24 and its a really nice gun. Requires some good modifications but thats 'normal'. And about the odd bad thing on CA gun, bought a brand new CA25 and the piston head was complete garbadge (gun was shooting 100fps...). Got a laylax piston head installed and its shooting 350fps. Still need to replace the bucking and nozzle.

I cant say for sure but i suspect that the ca m24 civ and mil version (ie fluted and non fluted) are internally the same. Ive had mine since they came out (first one in canada) and it has served me well. I recently did an overhaul on it due to some design flaws. Basically if you get a nice stainless cylinder kit. Like http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper..._cat_PDI Parts or this http://www.wgcshop.com/pcart/shopper..._cat_PDI Parts And a nice spring your pretty much set. It should be noted as the spring tension increases so does the trigger pull weight. Mine was up too well over 10 lbs with a 300% spring so i decided to replace the whole trigger assembly with a first factory aps zero trigger. With some slight mods to the m24 trigger guard its worked out great.

Yupp my friend (a CA dealer in california) told me they are exactly the same except the fluted one is a bit lighter (duh).

Thanks for the replies gents,

The CA M24 trigger assembly is a bit finicky too. If you over-tighten the screws then it won't release/fire properly and if you don't tighten it enough you get too much play and weird wearing out of screws.

I bought an M24 fluted second hand (I was the third owner) and the original owner in an attempt to lighten the trigger pull and response put some plasticard between the trigger assembly and the outer barrel. This lightened the pull but also introduced a lot of play which then stripped the front screw hole holding the entire trigger assembly to the outer barrel. Right now I have a zip tie holding the assembly to the outer :(

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