Marushin Kar98K vs. Tanaka Kar98K

[broken_system]

Apart from the marushin model having shells that eject from the gun when you pull back the bolt what are the differences on these guns? I know that the Tanaka version shoots about 450 fps and the Marushin model with a power upgrade shoots about the same. Also the Marushin model shoots 8mm bb's instead of 6mm.

I was wondering what the accuracy on these guns are like? Range? Reliability?

I know that Tanaka currently has a scope and mount that is designed to fit on the side of the Kar98K on the rail but i was wondering if it would fit on the rail in the same way on the Marushin model?

Thanks for any information.

[Mysteryfish]

Far as I've heard, the Tanaka is quite a bit heavier, and the build quality is superior.

The Marushin is nice to hold, and the action is alot of fun though. My only REAL gripe with it is that it's 8mm, and I can't say whether or not it can reliably use propane as a propellant (I personally won't buy something if I can't use propane, because anything else is just too expensive)

[Kid]

Originally Posted by Mysteryfish

The Marushin is nice to hold, and the action is alot of fun though. My only REAL gripe with it is that it's 8mm.

They also make a 6mm version.. seems rare as I can only find the cartriges for them on WGC/Redwolf, but they are true.

WGC Shop's cartriges,
6mm
8mm

One for sale... not in Canada of cource.

http://www.airsoftretreat.com/forums...l.asp?id=17745

[Mysteryfish]

That 6mm version is spring powered.

I was going to buy one from another user on here once, so I know they're out there floating around...

Rare in Canada for sure.

The cartridges would be the the same style as the 8mm, but the way the gun functions is totally different.

If they made a gas powered 6mm, that'd be awesome.


Also, the Tanaka is more expensive

[T.Smith]

*waves* Well figured I should drop my 2 cents into this forum.

I've owned a Marushin Kar98 for almost 5 months now and a Real Steal one for a year (For Re-enacting). It has been very problematic from the very beginning, so I shall attempt to explain:

Cons:
-The sight hood does not have the spring power as the real steel, so it does have to be glued on.
-The bolt is signifigantly stiffer then a real steel
-The ball on the end of the bolt is just pressure fitted on and has a habit of falling off, so if possible, just re-enforce it with a dab of glue (More a time-buying measure then a solution)
-The pressure-release valve is very prone to opening when you don't want it to (AKA, when your listening for a leak) I'd suggest sealing this up as it will givey ou more problems then it was ever designed for
-The gun is light compaired with the real steel
-A original Bayonet will not fit onto the gun without a bit of filing.

Pros:
-This gun is very realistic. It is 1:1 scale, and the shells add a level of realism that can sometimes scare other players.
-The shells do no fly as far as implied as he shell ejector is not spring fired, so they are very easy to pick up.
-The construction of the shells are incredibly simple and I am looking into getting a large batch done up.
-8mm BBs pack a punch.
-I was also blown away by the fact that the mag-spring behaves EXACTLY like the real-steel does (When the gun does not contain any shells, the spring will prevent the bolt from movin' forward) This was to tell the operator that, yes, they do need to reload.

Note: This gun can run on propane very easlily, and you will get about 15-20 shots off one fill. Duster does work, but the velocity is affected.

Hopefully I will be able to get a Chrony on this gun soon an' get y'all some numbers. (I will also be writin' a detailed review/trouble shooting guid when I get some time)

[broken_system]

Thanks man. Just out of curiosity, when you are reloading do you place individual shells into the reciever or is it a magazine type reloading.

[gandar]

Here's a good review of it, and they have Chrony results.

http://www.skirmish.at/reviews/marushin_kar98k_maxi/

[T.Smith]

It is a clip style reloading. The shells are placed onto a clip, then pushed into the gun. It can be loaded by hand though. One shell at a time