Carbon Fibre Custom Tightbore

[megabeers]

Hi,

I am new to airsoft and the forums. I am aquiring a Real Sword SVD and have been searching for a 700mm tightbore (6.01mm) to upgrade. It would seem finding one of these is difficult to say the least. However, I have access to a facility capable of making barrels of this specification, or any specification for that matter. I'm just curious if others might be interested in a product like this, simply because the cost decreases as the numbers increase. I'm led to believe the cost would be competetive with what is on the market currently. I would like to hear any thoughts you guys might have. Thanks!

-Greg

[Cobrajr122]

I would be interested.

I'd like to see trial runs first, and some analysis of the inner boar that show how precisely it was milled (or however it would be made)

[AoiShikaku]

Originally Posted by megabeers

Hi,

I am new to airsoft and the forums. I am aquiring a Real Sword SVD and have been searching for a 700mm tightbore (6.01mm) to upgrade. It would seem finding one of these is difficult to say the least. However, I have access to a facility capable of making barrels of this specification, or any specification for that matter. I'm just curious if others might be interested in a product like this, simply because the cost decreases as the numbers increase. I'm led to believe the cost would be competetive with what is on the market currently. I would like to hear any thoughts you guys might have. Thanks!

-Greg

Not too familiar with all the types of carbon fiber, but aren't the resin/epoxy used to apply the strength to the carbon fiber an issue with BB's Won't that resin eventually chip away faster than a metal/aluminum barrel would?

I do like the idea of having a lighter gun and also like the idea that carbon fiber would be useful for vibration dampening, but just not too sure of the epoxy/resin durability. I'd hate to have to buy several barrels or have it wear out faster than your traditional tight bore barrel.


I'd like to see some testing done before I jump on this.

[megabeers]

Honestly, I am very new to all this and I'm just kinda throwin ideas out there due to my frustration at the lack of a precision barrel for my gun. I will most definitely explore the option and as far as durability, and specs, well I'll have to wait and test these things out. I will for sure post any info I might have.

[Tankdude]

How about you shoot the gun first before 'upgrading' it.

[megabeers]

thanks for the tip, but I don't think I'm going to be so blown away by this guns performance that upgrading will be out of the question

[Huron]

YouTube - RedWolf Airsoft - Real Sword SVD AEG - Shooting Toothpicks from 10M

[Tankdude]

Originally Posted by megabeers

thanks for the tip, but I don't think I'm going to be so blown away by this guns performance that upgrading will be out of the question

Sums it up right there.

[megabeers]

dude..its a toy gun. i had an airsoft gun about 11 years ago while you were watching teletubbies

seen all the videos. hence my purchase

[Tankdude]

Originally Posted by megabeers

dude..its a toy gun. i had an airsoft gun about 11 years ago while you were watching teletubbies

Originally Posted by megabeers

Hi,

I am new to airsoft and the forums. I am aquiring a Real Sword SVD and have been searching for a 700mm tightbore (6.01mm) to upgrade. It would

So are you new to airsoft or have you had them for 11 years?

[megabeers]

i had glock 19 gbb. it was fun. i got rid of it. then airsoft became illegal. end of story. i never claimed to be a guru, i just kind of took offense to your implication that i don't know what i'm buying. i can pretty much assure you there isn't enough 'hop up' on the planet to make this gun what i'd like it to be (real)

[Danke]

I had my first airsoft gun 24 years ago so I guess I win.

A carbon fiber barrel isn't going to fly. If you were a baker and had access to a oven it would make just as much sense to make one out of bread.

[megabeers]

i certainly wasn't expecting to encounter hostility here, but that's fine. everyone has their opinions. as for the quarter century guy, you win indeed although i didnt know there was a competition going on here. i simply started this thread for the reasons stated in the initial post. i actually thought i was doing something 'good'

[krap101]

I just think it would take too much time and money to develop the process of creating a carbon fiber barrel, and there's a relatively good probability it won't outperform more conventional barrels.

One good thing that might come out of this, is that we might be able to pursue different pitch of the rifling on a tk-twist-like barrel.

[megabeers]

i spoke on the phone with a guy today capable of making a 6.01mm +.01/-00 ID carbon fibre tube 700 mm in length. pick an OD. as for the machining that's something else.