The Artemis T-25 CS-6 with Mk. II Devastator MPL (Multi-purpose Launcher)
1. The Mark II Devastator MPL. Titan airtank and pump with new heavy duty plastic tubing to ensure no leaking. There is a 1/2" CPVC coupler epoxied to the threaded front of the airtank to accept barrels.
2. 7" 1/2" CPVC barrel nested into 1/2" PVC barrel. Insert into the MPL's coupler for shotgun/long range weapon. Capable of firing single mircos, megas, or 6 megas in shotgun fashion.
3. Nerf balls. Perhaps the most underrated of all ammo. I found that firing the standard Nerf ball from the MPL's stock barrel yields a most pleasant surprise.
4. Standard Titan rockets. I always wanted to take a Titan left in rocket launching configuration into a fire fight, but was too cumbersome. I have an excuse to field one now.
5. CS-6 stripper clip. I talked about these here. The fastest way to replenish Longshot magazines.
6. A nice NC Star red dot tactical scope. Provides pinpoint accuracy with micros.
Ranges
Longshot
Micro:
Long- 91.3 feet
Short- 83.4 feet
Average- 87.7 feet
Mega:
Long- 91.4 feet
Short- 78.5 feet
Avg- 88.4 feet
MPL
Rocket:
Long: 179.4'
Short: 153.7'
Average: 163.2'
Ball:
Long: 77.7'
Short: 63.1'
Average: 68.2'
Micro:
Long: 240.4'
Short: 222.6'
Average: 237.9'
Mega:
Long: 203.2'
Short: 187.8'
Average: 196.5'
Megas fired in shotgun form
Spread: 2' spread consistently
Range: Averaged out at a near constant 56'.
Intimidating, no? (And thanks to my dad for being the hand model)
Notes
The Longshot itself is nothing out of the ordinary. Has the standard spring replacement and air restrictor removal modifications that you would expect to see.
The MPL is a nifty addition to the Longshot. Not only does in provide a railgun/shotgun, but a fearsome rocket launcher. One of my cohorts told me that it was like have a "combat boot shot at me." It's attached to the CS-6 via black zip ties. The reasoning behind the zip ties is that I did not want to remove the bi-pod. If I wanted to take off the MPL, I'd just cut the zip ties. The MPL is very secure and does not move at all. The valve release rod has a small knob attached for easier firing. The MPL is fairly accurate once you get used to the system.
The MPL is angled slighty to compensate for it being mounted so low. This improves accuracy quite a bit. Yes, I will be painting the whole system very soon. Yes, I am aware that this looks like an M203 grenade launcher.
I usually do not like optics on my weapons, but I had this red dot that was borked, so I rewired it and stuck it on my CS-6. I zeroed it in as best I could and it turned out to be an excellent addition. Yes, it can handle the vibration of spring/air guns.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with my system. It offeres me a stable multi-shot infatry weapon, a long range rifle, a close range shotgun, and an intimidating rocket launcher.
I hope you all enjoyed this Artemis Arms modification. And as always feel free to ask questions. Stay tuned for more Starbuck/Noid modifications.
Edit- Ranges added
Edited by Starbuck, 27 December 2006 - 08:29 PM.