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Reaver_RRTS · August 2nd, 2013, 17:33

Hello all,

I've become quite displeased with my G&G G96 lately, and so, I've decided instead of pouring oodles of cash into it just to make it FUNCTION, I'm going to spend a little less money on a WORKING gun: the SR-25. Originally I was going to get the G&G GR-25, but it's low velocity rating, lack of rear sight and high price kind of turned me off. Until I saw the A&K version. By all that I can see, it's nearly identical. All metal body, full stock, etc... Sure it's got a longer gearbox, but it's got a higher FPS rating out of the box. Considering that I've got a game coming up on the 18th of this month, I want something I can use straight away and not muck around with various after market parts... *cough* G96 *cough*

As much as I love the look and feel of the G96, I'm extremely disappointed in it. Having a bent inner barrel straight from the supplier is just lacking in terms of quality control, and a nuisance for replacement as a new barrel would have cost close to $200 for me. I'd rather spend the extra bit to get a SEMI AUTOMATIC DMR that works.... assuming I don't end up with a lemon. /end rant/

Anyway, my question: (long winded as it is lol) I'm thinking of replacing the stock hop-up unit with a Madbull Ultimate Hop-Up unit (put one in a G&G CM-16 Raider and LOVED it) as well as some kind of tight-bore steel barrel, likely a 6.02 or MAYBE a 6.01. Not sure what brand just yet. Maybe Prometheus or something. Would the hop up unit be compatible with the gearbox system? Externally it looks SIMILAR (not the same...) as any M4/M16, and internally as well, but since it ISN'T... I'm not sure if it's possible. As i'm going for a DMR role, I'm hoping for max range/accuracy with it. Battery will likely need an upgrade too, apparently the stock one isn't all that great, but hey, what do I know.

Anyone with an A&K SR-25 who reads my long winded and likely repetitive 'inquiry' would be much appreciated to respond with any tips, suggestions, and other information they've gleaned from their experience with said rifle.

In retrospect I suppose that should be in the 'upgrades and modifications' section, so I'll continue with other questions:

When stock, the gearbox apparently has a bad shim job. Is this true? If so, what did you do to fix it?

The mock suppressor does not have any foam in it. Also true?

What, on average, was your range/accuracy like when stock?

What upgrades did you do to your DMR to make it 'yours'?

Thanks.

~Reaver

August 2nd, 2013, 17:33	#1
Reaver_RRTS Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ingersoll, Ontario	A&K SR-25 inquiry Hello all, I've become quite displeased with my G&G G96 lately, and so, I've decided instead of pouring oodles of cash into it just to make it FUNCTION, I'm going to spend a little less money on a WORKING gun: the SR-25. Originally I was going to get the G&G GR-25, but it's low velocity rating, lack of rear sight and high price kind of turned me off. Until I saw the A&K version. By all that I can see, it's nearly identical. All metal body, full stock, etc... Sure it's got a longer gearbox, but it's got a higher FPS rating out of the box. Considering that I've got a game coming up on the 18th of this month, I want something I can use straight away and not muck around with various after market parts... cough G96 cough As much as I love the look and feel of the G96, I'm extremely disappointed in it. Having a bent inner barrel straight from the supplier is just lacking in terms of quality control, and a nuisance for replacement as a new barrel would have cost close to $200 for me. I'd rather spend the extra bit to get a SEMI AUTOMATIC DMR that works.... assuming I don't end up with a lemon. /end rant/ Anyway, my question: (long winded as it is lol) I'm thinking of replacing the stock hop-up unit with a Madbull Ultimate Hop-Up unit (put one in a G&G CM-16 Raider and LOVED it) as well as some kind of tight-bore steel barrel, likely a 6.02 or MAYBE a 6.01. Not sure what brand just yet. Maybe Prometheus or something. Would the hop up unit be compatible with the gearbox system? Externally it looks SIMILAR (not the same...) as any M4/M16, and internally as well, but since it ISN'T... I'm not sure if it's possible. As i'm going for a DMR role, I'm hoping for max range/accuracy with it. Battery will likely need an upgrade too, apparently the stock one isn't all that great, but hey, what do I know. Anyone with an A&K SR-25 who reads my long winded and likely repetitive 'inquiry' would be much appreciated to respond with any tips, suggestions, and other information they've gleaned from their experience with said rifle. In retrospect I suppose that should be in the 'upgrades and modifications' section, so I'll continue with other questions: When stock, the gearbox apparently has a bad shim job. Is this true? If so, what did you do to fix it? The mock suppressor does not have any foam in it. Also true? What, on average, was your range/accuracy like when stock? What upgrades did you do to your DMR to make it 'yours'? Thanks. ~Reaver Last edited by Reaver_RRTS; August 2nd, 2013 at 17:52..