lionel Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Clicky Look's like there's another company getting into the M82 act, who's guessing this one costs over £1000 too? Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 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** Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Ive never heard of VFC before. I wonder what else they make and what their quality is like. Link to post Share on other sites
cadetrichards Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 They also make new sopmod m203's which were designed by GB-TECH linkage...... http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...topic=18421&hl= Link to post Share on other sites
Cinder Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 They also make new sopmod m203's which were designed by GB-TECH linkage...... http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...topic=18421&hl= <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So VFC is only a distributor, they dont actually manufacture products? Link to post Share on other sites
LeMongelo Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 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 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 Link to post Share on other sites
HawaiiIceMan Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 uuuh, we dont have bucks $1000USD = about £550GBP Link to post Share on other sites
Cinder Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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? Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 hmm...... £550........ ...... my dream -may- come true after all Link to post Share on other sites
Monk Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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) Link to post Share on other sites
TMC Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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. Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 how much exactly is 1000 uk bucks? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Who says Americans are insular! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
snake_goth Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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 Link to post Share on other sites
snowman Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Aren't these kind of guns actually 'anti-material' guns for shooting through walls, engine blocks, etc? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 and its usualy used for long range take-outs, never realy seeen them used for anti-armor, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> whats that? in the cinema? Link to post Share on other sites
FUmiYAsu Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 The barret seems to be the only .50 cal anyone will make, when is someone going to release an AW50? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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... Link to post Share on other sites
Magsz Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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... Link to post Share on other sites
Catchv22 Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 They are designed for anti-materiel purposes, but can be used against human targets as well. As Snake Goth said, they have a longer range with more lethality than other rifles. Airsoft is for appearances. Otherwise, we'd all be running around with crude gearboxes with barrels attached to them. If someone likes the M82, then they can buy it for themselves. There are also collectors out there who would just love to own an airsoft M82. Airsofting isn't limited only to skirmishing Link to post Share on other sites
BakaBox Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There aren't any armoured targets in America's Army: Special Forces, but the US Army still added it to their game. I guess they like to spread their enemy targets all over the battlefield... Link to post Share on other sites
Cinder Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 M82A1s are only useful in the .50 caliber for taking out armoured targets at range.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> The M82A1 holds the record for the longest recorded personel hit, 2300 some odd yds, done by a Canadian sniper team. 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. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The AW50 was made specifically for disosal of hazaderous / explosive materials at long range. .308 and .338 don't have nearly the range or stopping power of a .50cal. Link to post Share on other sites
HeuteGegangen Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Actually Cinder, it was .50 Cal McMillan Tactical Anti-Material Sniper Rifle System with a Leupold x16 telescope, here's a picture of the team and the rifle: *Note: This image has been changed for tactical reasons, as to prevent identification of any operators Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 is that one to fire the rifle, 4 to relay and carry the bullet a few hundred metres each, and the last one to nail it into the target's face? Link to post Share on other sites
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