[Cheese Man]

Well, I definitely wouldn't sell out for under $225, but I wouldn't need upgrades..

The UTG is a good choice, with DIY you can get it shooting pretty nicely.

 

[Cheese Man]

Please search on this, there is information EVERYWHERE.

Look for parts designed for the Maruzen type 96, so in laylax terms that means PSS96 (I think) and for PDI, just look it will say, for type 96 or for aps-2/type 96.

 

[Cheese Man]

If you don't upgrade the hop you shouldn't upgrade anything else.

 

[Cheese Man]

Yes, it would, but buy the hop unit first.

 

[Cheese Man]

Yup. Just about any scope will do, it just comes down to looks and feel.

 

[Cheese Man]

They can be out of spec or something, but worst case scenario something needs a little filing.

 

[Cheese Man]

Leupold.

 

[Cheese Man]

Okay, at this point you should go and read some customer reviews, just look for one you like, then read reviews to see if it is good enough.