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[lionel]

Clicky

Look's like there's another company getting into the M82 act, who's guessing this one costs over £1000 too?

[snake_goth]

NOOooooo.... wish for a m82 under 1K....... tho still high so only ppl who realy want one will get one *dreads the day the m82 turns into the TM m4 *shudder**

[Magsz]

Ive never heard of VFC before.

I wonder what else they make and what their quality is like.

Edited by Magsz, 26 May 2005 - 06:38 PM.

[cadetrichards]

They also make new sopmod m203's which were designed by GB-TECH

linkage...... http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...topic=18421&hl=

[Cinder]

Well there's a shell in the chamber. That doesn't look good for those of use hoping for an AEG. Personally I'd like one to be $1000 or less, and still good quality/performance.

Edited by Cinder, 26 May 2005 - 06:59 PM.

[Ubar]

When i spoke to GBtech earlier this year they mentioned the M82 they were working on (assuming this is the same one) it should be blowback and chambered for 8mm

[Magsz]

They also make new sopmod m203's which were designed by GB-TECH

linkage......  http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...topic=18421&hl=

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So VFC is only a distributor, they dont actually manufacture products?

[LeMongelo]

When i spoke to GBtech earlier this year they mentioned the M82 they were working on (assuming this is the same one) it should be blowback and chambered for 8mm

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It will be cool if it blowbacks. I hope they did find a way to do it...but according to this, I think it says non-bloback. Maybe a typo.

http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/index.php?m...from=&go=search

[HawaiiIceMan]

i been wanting one for a while too =) Dont we all wish that we were rich, we could buy 7 of em how much exactly is 1000 uk bucks? Besides even its under 1000, its gunna go over anyway when you upgrade and all.

Edited by HawaiiIceMan, 26 May 2005 - 11:26 PM.

[Ubar]

uuuh, we dont have bucks

$1000USD = about £550GBP

[Cinder]

The link said $1800 for the GBtech version, and the VFC looks exactly like the GBtech. Looks like we're just sol. Another unreasonably expensive M82, woot.

The barret seems to be the only .50 cal anyone will make, when is someone going to release an AW50?

[snake_goth]

hmm...... £550........ ...... my dream -may- come true after all

[Monk]

I don't care what it costs, I still don't think you'll see many or want to carry it very often. Has anyone here ever hefted one of these monsters? I have and frankly, I can't imagine wanting to do this all day. They're bulky, heavy, and awkward. It's like trying to trundle a lead pipe collection from place to place.

On the plus side, those of us who like to whack snipers will appreciate the way it slows those sneaky buggers down and makes their profile that much harder to disguise.

I'd sooner hope for cheap towed artillery pieces.

(And yes, I know Rusty's has artillery pieces, but they're over $18,000US)

[TMC]

M82A1s are only useful in the .50 caliber for taking out armoured targets at range.

They are NOT sniper rifles. That's not what they are designed for. They are long range anti armour rifles... but they can be used as a sniper rifle, but it's pointless and a waste of time. Why bother shooting someone with a .50 when you can do the same job with a .308 or .338?

Thus the need for one in airsoft is... negligable.

Edited by TMC, 27 May 2005 - 08:36 AM.

[snowman]

how much exactly is 1000 uk bucks?

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Who says Americans are insular!

Cheers

[snake_goth]

well, the 50. cal round goes much further, and its usualy used for long range take-outs, never realy seeen them used for anti-armor, evin if thats what there made for, also, there is a need in airsoft for them, as they look badass

[snowman]

Aren't these kind of guns actually 'anti-material' guns for shooting through walls, engine blocks, etc?

Cheers.

Edited by snowman, 27 May 2005 - 01:33 PM.

[Ubar]

and its usualy used for long range take-outs, never realy seeen them used for anti-armor,

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whats that? in the cinema?

[FUmiYAsu]

The barret seems to be the only .50 cal anyone will make, when is someone going to release an AW50?

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They could make a conversion kit so easily for APS 2 or Type 96 and it would probably cost less than the M82.. You just need a new stock, barrel, receiver and flashhider. I hope someone would make it...

[Magsz]

M82A1s are only useful in the .50 caliber for taking out armoured targets at range.

They are NOT sniper rifles. That's not what they are designed for. They are long range anti armour rifles... but they can be used as a sniper rifle, but it's pointless and a waste of time. Why bother shooting someone with a .50 when you can do the same job with a .308 or .338?

Thus the need for one in airsoft is... negligable.

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well, the 50. cal round goes much further, and its usualy used for long range take-outs, never realy seeen them used for anti-armor, evin if thats what there made for, also, there is a need in airsoft for them, as they look badass

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Ahhh, well said TMC, my sentiments exactly. Id also like to add that the m82 is probably one of the ugliest guns ever.

Ummm, snake, do you have any military experience? I doubt you've seen the m82 in action any more than the rest of us...