Will Custom Darts Work in Stock Barrels?
#1
Posted 03 July 2013 - 11:18 PM
Currently I have a modded Maverick (AR, compressed spring [stock], barrel extension); EAT12 (planned: 5kg spring, AR, lock removal). I'm probably going to also get a Strongarm and Retaliator.
So will DIY darts help accuracy in stock-barrel blasters (including clips)? I've read through several DIY dart articles but none specifically say if the former requires the latter.
Thank you!
#2
Posted 03 July 2013 - 11:32 PM
#3
Posted 04 July 2013 - 08:58 AM
#4
Posted 04 July 2013 - 10:26 AM
Foam like that will result in a tighter barrel fit for spring based blasters and thus have more even air delivery and a better air seal.
As for stefans being more accurate, I would say...it depends. Accuracy depends on a good amount of weight being forward loaded, around 1g.
I have had the best luck with 1.3g tips, as far as accuracy goes. Many types of stefans weigh 1g total, which IMO, is too light.
http://nerfscience.blogspot.com/
#5
Posted 04 July 2013 - 11:52 AM
1. Is it true that DIY darts require custom barrels?
2. So will DIY darts help accuracy in stock-barrel blasters (including clips)?
1. No. The only thing that you have to do to use homemade darts with Nerf blasters is to remove the air restrictor (particularly the dart post).
2. Yes. But to use homemade darts that are less than the length of Nerf darts (Which you will want to do, because stefans are most accurate at lengths between 1" and 1.5".), you will need to modify your magazines to be stefan-compatible. This and this are excellent guides to making stefan-compatible magazines.
Slugs always shoot laser straight. I have heard that domes are not as accurate, but my slugs, which just use a #6 washer, always shoot perfectly straight.As for stefans being more accurate, I would say...it depends. Accuracy depends on a good amount of weight being forward loaded, around 1g.
I have had the best luck with 1.3g tips, as far as accuracy goes. Many types of stefans weigh 1g total, which IMO, is too light.
#6
Posted 04 July 2013 - 12:07 PM
I'm using slugs with #8 washers, and they are pretty straight, but I haven't tested at long range, either. Right now MHA foam is a little tight for my PETG barrel, so I can't compare.
However, when using MHA foam and AMIOR style darts, I preferred my PAK D silicone tips with my 50mm dart length compared to normal or even 50mm AMIORs. When using my brassed bolt equipped EAT. Granted, the PAK D is a little thicker, but I dunno.
It could also be that springers and airguns work better with different kinds of dart tips.
I'm going off this thread, btw:
http://nerfhaven.com...=1
Some darts are coming in under a gram, and that's for total dart mass. I don't think that's enough.
Edited by azrael, 04 July 2013 - 12:07 PM.
http://nerfscience.blogspot.com/
#7
Posted 04 July 2013 - 02:05 PM
I've read through Ryan's article before starting this thread. I assume it's still the quintessential 'how to', even with NES blasters and stock barrels?
Since I'm sticking with stock barrels, is there any general foam diameter I should use, or will it vary per blaster? I'm likely to stick with all N-Strike Elites right now (EAT12, then probably Retal, and Strongarm to start with). If the barrels vary, is there a particular formula to use when looking for foam thicknes? Like Inner Barrel Diameter - Xmm = foam diameter?
I appreciate your input, everyone.
#8
Posted 04 July 2013 - 02:29 PM
#9
Posted 06 July 2013 - 02:16 PM
It seems like a good enough investment in an MHA Dartsmithing kit, I'll probably also pick up some 1/4" and 1/8" washers and a glue gun and experiment with the putty and washer slugs. @azreal mentioned liquid nails, which got me curious if Liquid Nails or a glue gun result in a more durable dart; or if either has any advantage over the other.
#10
Posted 07 July 2013 - 02:17 PM
In my opinion, hot glue is better because it's cheaper than goop. It is also what almost everyone uses to make Slug darts. As far as durability goes, I wouldn't know because I have never made darts with goop, but Ryan201821 says it's more durable. Here is his chart of pros and cons from the How to Make Homemade Nerf Darts Tutorial.@azreal mentioned liquid nails, which got me curious if Liquid Nails or a glue gun result in a more durable dart; or if either has any advantage over the other.
Edited by DartSlinger, 07 July 2013 - 02:20 PM.
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