I'm glad you both are back! Now I have two ASR EXPERTS to help with my questions! :-D
Echo 1 ASR Knowledge Compendium
First off I'd like to attribute this information to bobgengeskahn, Ronin055, and the many other helpful people on here and on airsoftforum.com. None of this is my own work; I just happen to have read about the Echo 1 ASR for 30 hours so far this week.
What I found is the lack of an "all you can eat" collection of information for this rifle. My goal is to provide that. Moderators, please feel free to edit this post.
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ECHO 1 ASR - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=139_113&products_id=6572 - $100-115 USD
About the base rifle:
The Echo 1 ASR is a rebrand of the WELL MB06. On the lower end of the price range for sniper rifle platforms, it is generally accepted that upgrades are required to field this weapon in a war. This is also one of the few bolt action sniper rifles (BASR) that can be easily modified to a left-handed rifle.
Are there common issues?:
The number one reported issue is a loose stock. This can be corrected by disassembling the receiver and tightening the stock from the inside.
What parts should I upgrade?:
Here is a list of upgrade parts, based on a mash-up of bob's, Ronin's, and various posts I have found. I'm adding in 'options' so you can play with your price range. When it comes to quality though, you get what you pay for.
Compatibility explained by bob:
"Cylinder, trigger, piston, spring, guide etc. are APS2. Hop up, barrel, spacers, outer barrel threads are L96."
What I found is the lack of an "all you can eat" collection of information for this rifle. My goal is to provide that. Moderators, please feel free to edit this post.
ECHO 1 ASR - http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=139_113&products_id=6572 - $100-115 USD
About the base rifle:
The Echo 1 ASR is a rebrand of the WELL MB06. On the lower end of the price range for sniper rifle platforms, it is generally accepted that upgrades are required to field this weapon in a war. This is also one of the few bolt action sniper rifles (BASR) that can be easily modified to a left-handed rifle.
Are there common issues?:
The number one reported issue is a loose stock. This can be corrected by disassembling the receiver and tightening the stock from the inside.
What parts should I upgrade?:
Here is a list of upgrade parts, based on a mash-up of bob's, Ronin's, and various posts I have found. I'm adding in 'options' so you can play with your price range. When it comes to quality though, you get what you pay for.
Compatibility explained by bob:
"Cylinder, trigger, piston, spring, guide etc. are APS2. Hop up, barrel, spacers, outer barrel threads are L96."
What DIY upgrades should I perform?:
In general, I know there is more that I don't know than I do know, and I welcome any corrections, comments, or additions.
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Thanks bobgen!
Also, I'm investigating slapping a tbb in there, searched a bunch, but I keep having the same question: To install a TBB, do I first need to install the PDI hop chamber, and then add an AEG barrel? Can I simply use a asr specific tbb?
thanks
EDIT: And your gun is more than 7 lbs?? I just checked mine, and it's only like 4, loaded and with a scope! I don't have the bipod though, maybe that contributes to the lack of heavyness?
Also, I'm investigating slapping a tbb in there, searched a bunch, but I keep having the same question: To install a TBB, do I first need to install the PDI hop chamber, and then add an AEG barrel? Can I simply use a asr specific tbb?
thanks
EDIT: And your gun is more than 7 lbs?? I just checked mine, and it's only like 4, loaded and with a scope! I don't have the bipod though, maybe that contributes to the lack of heavyness?
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