Bolt Action Carbine Project

Jakkal · January 17th, 2014, 13:47

Hello all,

I've had a hankering for a bolt action gun that I can use in closer (non sniper distance limited) situations.

So I thought to myself; Well, I can modify the spring no problem, but my L96 is going to be unwieldy as hell inside. I'd like a shorter bolt action that I can swing around if I need it.

This is proving to be very hard to find. My first choice would be something like a lever action carbine, but they're much harder to modify for FPS, and on top of that they're mostly gas, which wouldn't work year around here (and have iffy reviews), so I've opted not to go that route yet.

I'm thinking of buying a sniper to cut it down to carbine length, basically giving me what I want. The question is:

Which sniper would be best for this project?

Most snipers have artificially inflated part sizes (L96 has a big chassis, which I'm not completely opposed to, but the barrel is much bigger than needed in both length and width)

Any ideas? Has anyone done this before? What are your theories on barrel length changes VS accuracy and FPS performance?

Strelok · January 17th, 2014, 14:27

Honestly, for what you're trying to achieve, you might be better off buying a carbine length AEG and make it into a short 'DMR' style setup.

I've tried the Shortened bolt action/sniper rifle thing and you don't really benefit from it in any way.

This is as short as you can realistically get a VSR-10 platform. The Barrel is only 4 or so inches long and the cylinder had to be ported to keep it relatively stable. And even then, there is little going for it when it comes to a 'longer range' platform. The next step would to build off of a Gspec without the suppressor.

Alternatively. You could get a KJ KC02 (Ruger 1022) replica, mod on a hogue stock and get the CQB barrel length kit. The thing is still incredibly accurate and much shorter, too. Lot of options to decrease the FPS to safer levels, too. I finished building one for this years gaming.

Rommen · January 17th, 2014, 14:46

Try building a DeLisle carbine.

Strelok · January 17th, 2014, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rommen

Try building a DeLisle carbine.

Haha, working on it actually..

ThunderCactus · January 17th, 2014, 14:57

what about a shotgun?

KenTsui · January 17th, 2014, 15:05

I guess kinda off topic but I would love to see the Desert Tactical SRS made into airsoft. That would be a nice compact bolt action.

KenTsui · January 17th, 2014, 15:08

Lookie here, first link on Google. Not 100% but very nice for a project built from scratch.

http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...,76034.75.html

Thenooblord · January 17th, 2014, 15:13

I have a shortened sniper rifle built on the APS APM50, with the shells system it can still fit a 12" tightbore in it, and its a ton of fun indoors

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January 17th, 2014, 13:47	#1
Jakkal Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	Bolt Action Carbine Project Hello all, I've had a hankering for a bolt action gun that I can use in closer (non sniper distance limited) situations. So I thought to myself; Well, I can modify the spring no problem, but my L96 is going to be unwieldy as hell inside. I'd like a shorter bolt action that I can swing around if I need it. This is proving to be very hard to find. My first choice would be something like a lever action carbine, but they're much harder to modify for FPS, and on top of that they're mostly gas, which wouldn't work year around here (and have iffy reviews), so I've opted not to go that route yet. I'm thinking of buying a sniper to cut it down to carbine length, basically giving me what I want. The question is: Which sniper would be best for this project? Most snipers have artificially inflated part sizes (L96 has a big chassis, which I'm not completely opposed to, but the barrel is much bigger than needed in both length and width) Any ideas? Has anyone done this before? What are your theories on barrel length changes VS accuracy and FPS performance?

January 17th, 2014, 14:27	#2
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Honestly, for what you're trying to achieve, you might be better off buying a carbine length AEG and make it into a short 'DMR' style setup. I've tried the Shortened bolt action/sniper rifle thing and you don't really benefit from it in any way. This is as short as you can realistically get a VSR-10 platform. The Barrel is only 4 or so inches long and the cylinder had to be ported to keep it relatively stable. And even then, there is little going for it when it comes to a 'longer range' platform. The next step would to build off of a Gspec without the suppressor. Alternatively. You could get a KJ KC02 (Ruger 1022) replica, mod on a hogue stock and get the CQB barrel length kit. The thing is still incredibly accurate and much shorter, too. Lot of options to decrease the FPS to safer levels, too. I finished building one for this years gaming. Last edited by Strelok; January 17th, 2014 at 14:33..

January 17th, 2014, 15:05	#6
KenTsui Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	I guess kinda off topic but I would love to see the Desert Tactical SRS made into airsoft. That would be a nice compact bolt action. __________________ What kind of airsofter are YOU?

January 17th, 2014, 14:46	#3
Rommen Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mississauga, Ontario.	Try building a DeLisle carbine.

January 17th, 2014, 14:57	#5
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	what about a shotgun?

January 17th, 2014, 15:08	#7
KenTsui Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011	Lookie here, first link on Google. Not 100% but very nice for a project built from scratch. http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...,76034.75.html __________________ What kind of airsofter are YOU?

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