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(Mods: I noticed this section in the forums a day after posting in the gallery section for ext. ideas, sorry)
I know that there are a lot of threads like this, but I could really use the help.
I'm going to be investing in a DMR project. I want to start out with the KWA SR12 (2GX) w/ 8.4v Large Battery as the base gun and branch off from there. I'm not going to be doing anything with the internals just yet. Probably going to start out with just a bipod and a Magpul P-mag Short Type (don't know what to call the smaller version). Then, upgrading the barrel, bucking and hop-up, and then later on, working my way into the GB. Like an m150 spring, gears, etc...
I wanted to know your opinions on the SR12. Is it a good base platform? Upgradeability? Reliability stock? Anything else?
I currently have a budget of $500 that is going to go towards the gun, battery, bipod, mag, and bbs (I already have a scope). Then, as I save up more money, buying internal upgrades.
What do you guys think about my "game plan"?

 

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Yeah, I heard that people aren't liking the 2gx gearbox, but my friend got the KM4 RIS and his has ran smoothly on a 11.1v LiPo for a year now, so I'm getting a lil confused. Based on what you said with the internal spec and compatibility issues, could you go into detail about what those issues are? Could the gearbox handle or even be able to fit (because of the spec issues) an M130 spring?
Can I use an aftermarket barrel, bucking, or even the hop up unit (with the spec issues in consideration)?
Sorry, really don't know that much about KWA's

 

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Alright, I'll get to reading!
How has your GB held up with the SP120 spring in there? Oh, and did you have to modify the spring at all in order for it to fit?
If it's running well, I might as well just buy the spring along with everything else and install it at a later time, just getting a feel for the stock gun. I really don't want to get a LiPo battery, solely because I don't want to have the risk of overcharge or anything else that could risk a fire hazard. Even though I could get a smart charger, I just don't think I need a LiPo. using a DMR, I wouldn't need the extra rps.

EDIT:
I was looking at some 120 spring on ASGI and it seems like the FPS would be around the stock FPS of the SR12 (380-410). How were you getting 460 FPS? Is it just the airseal on the internals that are giving you those results or do you have other mods?

 

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Ok, so I'm a lil confused. An SP120 spring is equivalent to an M130 spring? So, getting an M130 spring will give me the same FPS reading as the stock gun?

 

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I plan on making an M110 SASS style DMR. I always liked it's design.
I just want to find a good base gun that can be upgraded to 460 fps w/ .2g without issues, house a 6.03 TBB, and resemble an M110. Plastic or metal body, doesn't really matter to me, as long as it won't break from normal wear and tear.
I've never built a DMR, so I really don't know where to begin.

EDIT: I did some looking around, evike in particular because I couldn't find what I wanted at ASGI, and found a good laundry list of items that could work.
G&G M4 Challenge Kit (Tan)
Madbull Dissipator 16" Outer barrel
Angel Custom 6.01 510mm tbb
Madbull Dragon 16.25 Free Float RIS
Prometheus Hard type Bucking
AIM 8mm Complete Gearbox Rear Wired (M130
Matrix High Torque Motor
M28 Silencer
2 50rd P-Mags (Tan)
Intellect 9.6v 1600mAh

What do you think?
If you want the links, I can post them

What it could end-up looking like:

 

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Amazing looking rifles you got there explosive!
As for tech exp and DMR building, I have little to no experience what so ever. Except for fixing my CA sportline M15a4 from motor to gear connection issue. Now its broken for good. Too many rainy days.
Other than that, I haven't built a DMR yet. I was going to go for a TM VSR-10 w/ full Laylax internals, but I'm swaying in between an AEG and a BASR.
My teammates have been pushing me to go for the DMR role, because I was the "sniper" for my group, using a stock Well MB06.

It was either replacing the M15a4 with a KWA SR10 and just getting some externals and leaving the internals alone, or building some sort of sniper rifle, whether it be an AEG or BASR.
It seems like it would be easier, and probably less expensive to go with the VSR-10. I've seen a lot of tech videos on it, and it seems easy enough.
Now, I'm on the fence on whether I should keep going with this, or be the assault role.

Honest opinions? Be harsh, I need to hear this before I go on with this.

 

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Looks great! I'll probably end up getting the SR10, magpul magpul's, AFG, and slap on one of my RDSs. Good thing I have a whole bunch of MAG brand 170rd midcaps from my CA. Maybe get a flip off holographic sight magnifier for my G&P holo sight. That way i can engage people at all sorts of distances.
See, at the field I play at, it is very open, with little cover, except from bushes, the occasional bunker and trees and each other (lol). (Mr.Paintball). So, I guess a BASR could do well there, as most of the firefights are from long range, usually ending up with bbs on the ground rather than on their skin.
I think I would have the patience of building a BASR, but not the tech exp to make a DMR. I'll do some calculation on pricing, free time, and make up my mind.... hopefully.

If I may ask, what are the rubber bands on your ACOG on your SR10?

 

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ok, sounds good.
But, my question (didn't exactly type it correctly haha) is, What is the paracord for?