Hopup question

The Saint · September 22nd, 2005, 22:58

I've just loaded my brand new CA36E and started testing her out. After setting out a box at around 6m and doing some target practice, I've noticed that my hopup at its maximum setting only seem to increase the point of impact for the BBs by ~4 cm. Is that how much difference a hopup should make? I'm shooting 0.25g BBs, but at less than 6m, I'd have thought that there should be a lot less of a drop. Does the hopup need some time to be broken in or do I need lighter BBs?

BC_K · September 22nd, 2005, 23:02

Hopup I find really doesnt matter all that much @ close range. Try doing some long distance shots if ya can. 80ft or so would be a good distance to try it out on.

The Saint · September 22nd, 2005, 23:06

Ah, thanks. Also, it appears that my scope's default calibration is waaay high, creating the false impression that I'm shooting lower than I should.

Greylocks · September 23rd, 2005, 07:21

Again, remember that the gun is set for longer ranges than what you are using. You did not say where you were testing, but if it's in your basement your range is not high enough.

Another point; airsoft are not very accurate compared to other guns you may have tried before. They never will be. So forget what you already know about guns and learn again from scratch. Honestly, not joking.

I have decades of 'real gun' experience, and I had to re-learn a whole new set of technical and ballistic knowledge when I started this game.

Trader rating · September 23rd, 2005, 08:12

well, some can come cluse with the right upgrades

ILLusion · September 23rd, 2005, 17:47

you wont' see hop up make any effect until at least 50-75 feet away.

Greylocks · September 23rd, 2005, 17:54

Sorry to disagree, but there is no way in hell you can upgrade an airsoft to even come close to the performance of the real thing it's copied after.

That is a proven fact.

Now you can improve the accuracy and range, but still nowhere close to even a decent BB gun.

Sgt.Hartman · October 10th, 2005, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droc

well, some can come cluse with the right upgrades

hahahahahahaha this guys is funny, lol
good joke doctor.

yanhchan · October 10th, 2005, 13:38

where's the hopup in a revolver?

PTE. Pyle · October 10th, 2005, 19:57

not all pistols/handguns have an ajustible hop up some like my tm biohazard beretta have a fixed hopup wich by the way is the most accurate airsoft gun i have ever shot out to about 80 feet

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September 22nd, 2005, 22:58	#1
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Hopup question I've just loaded my brand new CA36E and started testing her out. After setting out a box at around 6m and doing some target practice, I've noticed that my hopup at its maximum setting only seem to increase the point of impact for the BBs by ~4 cm. Is that how much difference a hopup should make? I'm shooting 0.25g BBs, but at less than 6m, I'd have thought that there should be a lot less of a drop. Does the hopup need some time to be broken in or do I need lighter BBs? __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

September 22nd, 2005, 23:06	#3
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Ah, thanks. Also, it appears that my scope's default calibration is waaay high, creating the false impression that I'm shooting lower than I should. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

September 23rd, 2005, 17:47	#6
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	you wont' see hop up make any effect until at least 50-75 feet away. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

September 22nd, 2005, 23:02	#2
BC_K Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004	Hopup I find really doesnt matter all that much @ close range. Try doing some long distance shots if ya can. 80ft or so would be a good distance to try it out on.

September 23rd, 2005, 07:21	#4
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Again, remember that the gun is set for longer ranges than what you are using. You did not say where you were testing, but if it's in your basement your range is not high enough. Another point; airsoft are not very accurate compared to other guns you may have tried before. They never will be. So forget what you already know about guns and learn again from scratch. Honestly, not joking. I have decades of 'real gun' experience, and I had to re-learn a whole new set of technical and ballistic knowledge when I started this game.

September 23rd, 2005, 08:12	#5
Droc Guest Trader rating	well, some can come cluse with the right upgrades

September 23rd, 2005, 17:54	#7
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Sorry to disagree, but there is no way in hell you can upgrade an airsoft to even come close to the performance of the real thing it's copied after. That is a proven fact. Now you can improve the accuracy and range, but still nowhere close to even a decent BB gun.

October 10th, 2005, 13:38	#9
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	where's the hopup in a revolver?

October 10th, 2005, 19:57	#10
PTE. Pyle Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: delta B.C.	not all pistols/handguns have an ajustible hop up some like my tm biohazard beretta have a fixed hopup wich by the way is the most accurate airsoft gun i have ever shot out to about 80 feet __________________ To live is to Die

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