#1
Posted 11 November 2008 - 10:20 PM
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Anywho, After modding my AT3K's cxwq style, just for fun I fired copper bb weighted stefans out of them. Very impressive speed and accuracy. I then shot out 1/4" steel shot weighted stefans. Same accuracy but signifigantly lower speed. I thought, hmm, well I be the lighter stefans won't hold up outside. So I go shoot outside, and it is fairly windy, mind you. Still great range and accuracy. Then I shot the heavier ones. Hella dart drop.
So I ask you all, what the fuck? Are my copper bbs just godly, or why does everyone use heavier weighted darts? I understand for accuracy, but for me, the copper bb weighted stefans are just as accurate.
#2
Posted 11 November 2008 - 10:28 PM
A AT3k isn't a horribly powerful gun that would need 1/4" steelshot.
You might try using some with 3/0 splitshot. and see if that works a little better then the bb weighted.
#3
Posted 11 November 2008 - 10:31 PM
1/4" steel shot weighs almost 2X as much as a 3/0 splitshot.
A AT3k isn't a horribly powerful gun that would need 1/4" steelshot.
You might try using some with 3/0 splitshot. and see if that works a little better then the bb weighted.
Are you serious!? Fuck! Wish I'd known that before ordering 15 bucks worth of BBs off of Amazon! I feel like a complete retard. That's really weird though, because I remember cx himself writing what I said in the beginning about what weights to use for which guns.
Edit: when you say 1/4" steel shot, your talking about slingshot bbs, right? Also, 3/0 split shot weights are meant for fishing, right?
Edited by TantumBull, 11 November 2008 - 10:33 PM.
#4
Posted 12 November 2008 - 01:20 AM
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#5
Posted 12 November 2008 - 06:32 AM
I'd use them more myself but I can't find a steady/affordable supplier in Adelaide.
Also, I've handled 1000's of splitshot weights for my stefans, with bare fingers. I've only had 5 incidents of lead related cancer so far. It's not that bad.
Not really. The lead's fine. just wash your hands, or if you're that cautious just wear latex gloves.
Edited by The Inventor Guy, 12 November 2008 - 06:34 AM.
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#6
Posted 12 November 2008 - 03:53 PM
They sell 30 non-toxic 3/0 weights at walmart for under a dollar. They weigh the same (I think) I would recommend them, they go at least 5 feet longer than my washer darts.You can buy non-toxic fishing weights made of tungsten or other similar heavy materials, but my guess is that they'd be on the expensive side of things.
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#7
Posted 12 November 2008 - 06:13 PM
once the dart is made the hotglue seals in the lead so it no longer is an issue unless you chew your darts.-(That means keep them away from your little brothers and sisters.)
Since I make a few hundred at a time I do use a latex glove on the hand that is handling the weight.
Edited by Blacksunshine, 12 November 2008 - 06:14 PM.
#8
Posted 12 November 2008 - 07:07 PM
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Edited by Ubermensch, 12 November 2008 - 07:08 PM.
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#9
Posted 12 November 2008 - 07:11 PM
Remember that the dome of hotglue adds a lot of extra weight too.
#10
Posted 12 November 2008 - 07:14 PM
I actually DO lick my fingers after putting the weight in, so as to cool and shape the hot glue with it.
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Am I gonna die?
Oh boy... Why do you do that? Stop doing that.
Gravity shapes the dome for you so long as you have the dart held up in place while it cools.
#12
Posted 12 November 2008 - 07:55 PM
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#13
Posted 12 November 2008 - 08:26 PM
Order of weight, lightest to heaviest:
-copper bbs
-CS washers
-3/0 fishing weights
-1/4" steel shot
So would 3/0 fishing weights work well with a PETG'd AT3K?
#14
Posted 12 November 2008 - 08:42 PM
Okay lemme get this straight.
Order of weight, lightest to heaviest:
-copper bbs
-CS washers
-3/0 fishing weights
-1/4" steel shot
So would 3/0 fishing weights work well with a PETG'd AT3K?
You are correct on that. For your 3k they should work great.
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#15
Posted 13 November 2008 - 04:55 PM
I have used 3/0 weights, yes they are fishing weights, I've never gotten the same accuracy out of them though.
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