Model 700 Police Model - ArniesAirsoft

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orca

The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla

Registered: September 2004
Location: Behind the Orange Kurtain, So. Kalifornia.
Posts: 1,263

Review Date: 14/1/06

Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: �250.00 | Rating: 9

Positive aspects of the product (pros):	Insane FPS.
Cons:	Insane FPS. Gen 1 no power control

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Tanaka M700 with Accessories

This is the 1st Generation M700 w/o the adjustable power. I purchased this rifle right when it was released. Since I read and saw the outstanding results of the Tanaka Gas Powered Mauser, I have been waiting for them to come out with a modern form of the rifle. I also own a Maruzen APS2/SV which had a gas cylinder upgrade (Which broke... Classic Army.... Grrr). And although I would don't want to make direct comparisons I think it's fair to say most airsofters have seen/fired/own and APS2 series. So I will make brief comparisons based on that.

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Tanaka M700 (Front) APS2/SV w/K2 Silencer (Rear)

The Tanaka M700 and APS2/SV weigh about the same. But I noticed the stock on the M700 is much wider near the trigger. Maybe I'm just used to the APS2 type of stock in that I feel it's much easier to carry and handle. The M700's bolt is like that of a real steel bolt rifle in that the bolt slides back very easily. My APS2 with or with out Gas Cylinder has spring resistance on drawing the bolt back and depending on how hard you have to pull it back may pull you off target. The M700's hop up is very easy to adjust with a large dial to the front of the bolt opening on the scope/sight mount. The butt stock is not adjustable on the M700, but the manual has a diagram of the M24SWS adjustable butt stock. The APS2 has spacers on the butt stock. The build quality of the M700 seems looser then the APS2. You feel the magazine move when you cycle the bolt forward.

The M700 come with removable and adjustable iron sights. The rear sight uses the built on weaver mount, so you have a choice of either iron sights or scope.

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Tanaka M700 Close up of Bolt and Forward Hop Up dial

Accessories added so far:

4x30 Sniper Scope with Lighted Reticle. Scope Covers and High Mount Scope Rings
Commander Bipod (Verspod Clone)
Guarder Sniper Cheek Rest
Blackhawk 1.25" Sling
Hogue 1.25" Sling Swivels
7.62mm Dummy Bullets

So how does it perform? Chrono Results below, but I must say it's great to have a sniper type rifle that will sit on target because of the ease of drawing the bolt. The gas system is great and I was able to fire about 40 rounds per 1 fill. The easily adjustable hopup is great too.

Chrono results (FPS)

This is a great Sniper Bolt rifle for the price. It gives great performance out of the box. This rifle didn't get a 10 due to the lack of power conotrol, but more recent versions of the M700 have PCS.

Another great review of the M700 by Hammermods is here.

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Putting my money where my mouth is...
OMFG The A.I.C.S. is NOT an L96, AWP or AWM!!!