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m102404 · November 19th, 2009, 18:51

Hopup rubbers/nubs are cheap...I keep 6-10 on hand. Soft, hard, "normal".

I discard clone/hard/shiny ones.

I'll opt for one that has a good fit on the inner barrel...don't want a floppy loose one there. If you working with a quality inner barrel, quality hopup unit that's usually not an issue. Don't want the rubber/barrel loose in the hopup unit either.

Quite honestly I'll just use a bit of saliva on it when assembling...does the trick.

If I notice that when the hopup is "off" but the bump is still protruding in the barrel...I'll switch nubs. I've used soft nubs with harder rubbers and vice versa...depends on what's going on in the field (obviously changes to it are done once I'm back home and in prep for the next game). I've had great success with the guarder clear soft rubbers (with both soft and black nubs).

Most important to me is that the hopup setting stays where you put it. Shimming the hopup adjustment wheel usually does the trick. If it's going to loosen off after a mag or two...what's the point?!?

Some people don't have the visual acuity to see BBs in flight. Get someone to stand behind you and look over your shoulder. When in doubt...set your hopup 1/3rd on and adjust from there. You don't need to aim through your sights at this point...you just need to hold it steady and level. After the hopup is set...then zero your sights.

I like a little rise at the end of the shot...helps me see where my max range is when I'm shooting and it's easier for me to pick out during the game than when they fall off suddenly. But, yes, it does make your shots more susceptible to air changes.

My thinking is that you want the most amount of consistent spin applied to each BB. That means:
- the rubber has to have some grip...the more grip, the less pressure needs to be applied, which means less wear and tear.
- the BBs have to be uniform...use good bbs. Try others and you'll probably find some that work best...buy LOTS of those.
- the rubber has to be applied to as much of the BBs surface when it touches it...which means it needs to deform/conform to the BB. So I tend to think that softer nubs are the way to go.

When I set it...it's usually a pretty simple affair. I put it about 1/3rd on at home...and roughly sight in my rifle (1-1.5" high at 25-27ft). When at the field I shoot the furthest distance that I safely can...keep the sun behind you if possible, shoot into a dark(er) background. I'll set it so there's too much hop and then back it off. I'll rip a good burst of full auto to settle everything in...then check my sights for zero (and they'll usually be close...or close enough). Don't get faked out by cross winds.

Honestly...I have never touched my hopup once a game has started. I've never reset/rezeroed my sights during a game either.

If you're in doubt...politely ask someone who's just standing around (they're not frantically adjusting and zeroing like the other 20 guys because they're done already!) to help you out.

November 19th, 2009, 18:51	#9
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Hopup rubbers/nubs are cheap...I keep 6-10 on hand. Soft, hard, "normal". I discard clone/hard/shiny ones. I'll opt for one that has a good fit on the inner barrel...don't want a floppy loose one there. If you working with a quality inner barrel, quality hopup unit that's usually not an issue. Don't want the rubber/barrel loose in the hopup unit either. Quite honestly I'll just use a bit of saliva on it when assembling...does the trick. If I notice that when the hopup is "off" but the bump is still protruding in the barrel...I'll switch nubs. I've used soft nubs with harder rubbers and vice versa...depends on what's going on in the field (obviously changes to it are done once I'm back home and in prep for the next game). I've had great success with the guarder clear soft rubbers (with both soft and black nubs). Most important to me is that the hopup setting stays where you put it. Shimming the hopup adjustment wheel usually does the trick. If it's going to loosen off after a mag or two...what's the point?!? Some people don't have the visual acuity to see BBs in flight. Get someone to stand behind you and look over your shoulder. When in doubt...set your hopup 1/3rd on and adjust from there. You don't need to aim through your sights at this point...you just need to hold it steady and level. After the hopup is set...then zero your sights. I like a little rise at the end of the shot...helps me see where my max range is when I'm shooting and it's easier for me to pick out during the game than when they fall off suddenly. But, yes, it does make your shots more susceptible to air changes. My thinking is that you want the most amount of consistent spin applied to each BB. That means: - the rubber has to have some grip...the more grip, the less pressure needs to be applied, which means less wear and tear. - the BBs have to be uniform...use good bbs. Try others and you'll probably find some that work best...buy LOTS of those. - the rubber has to be applied to as much of the BBs surface when it touches it...which means it needs to deform/conform to the BB. So I tend to think that softer nubs are the way to go. When I set it...it's usually a pretty simple affair. I put it about 1/3rd on at home...and roughly sight in my rifle (1-1.5" high at 25-27ft). When at the field I shoot the furthest distance that I safely can...keep the sun behind you if possible, shoot into a dark(er) background. I'll set it so there's too much hop and then back it off. I'll rip a good burst of full auto to settle everything in...then check my sights for zero (and they'll usually be close...or close enough). Don't get faked out by cross winds. Honestly...I have never touched my hopup once a game has started. I've never reset/rezeroed my sights during a game either. If you're in doubt...politely ask someone who's just standing around (they're not frantically adjusting and zeroing like the other 20 guys because they're done already!) to help you out.