They matter in that their size (length, mostly) determines length the magazine needs to be for them to fit. And since airsoft is trying to realistically replicate their real steel counterparts, it matters to airsoft in terms of appearance. Otherwise we would just stuff 10,000 BBs in a big hopper.

This is why I love airsoft. Too realistic.

Does anyone know what he's trying to say?

Something about the size of the bullets are the size of his *****?

.22 short?????

I'm not going to say that this isn't possible, cause I'm sure the right person with drive and skills could pull it off. However extending an Armalite receiver that much is pretty risky. Not only do you have to make it longer, but also consider the alignment of mag to hop-up, and clearance of the gearbox.
Goodluck on your build, but just be aware of all the circumstances before you start chopping. Keep us updated.

Please... for the love of god...just stop.

Well, you've earned it.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...d-facepalm.jpg

I still don't think he gets the caliber difference, since he keeps talking about using M4/M16 and G36 mags.

I think he'd end up building an HK416 the hard way and call it an HK417. Like people who once put SR25 front ends on M16 lowers and tried to call it SR25.

Rumor mill says JLS had plans on making an HK417 - even still - I'd wait until a little larger of a company decides to reproduce it.

Not that JLS is bad or anything - my FS2000 was an OK gun - and quite comfortable too.


You get what you pay for, is all.

I approve of what he said, this is the post that made the more sense in this whole thread.... sorry guys.

Has anyone ever thought of telescoping bullets, one minute its 5.56 then you give it a yank and then it's 7.62?

Or maybe add water and they swell up like the foamy pets?

You could have a 416 or SCAR L one minute and then presto a 417 or SCAR H!