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GunMaster · March 24th, 2006, 08:53

I have a CA M15A4. Every time I put a mag(only using 300rd highcaps) in the gun I fire a couple shots and then the spring in the mag is completely realeased....Then I point the gun down and bb's start pouring out the barrel. I have already tried replacing the hop-up packing with a prometheous/laylax one.

What is causing the spring on the mag to be realeased and push bb's through?

I am thinking of trying to install a First Factory Strike Chamber 16.

If anyone has ever had the problem of bb's pouring out the barrel, please help me out. I know its not the mags fault.

Mantelope · March 24th, 2006, 09:11

Either you have zero hopup set or there's something wrong with the hopup unit itself.

v82slo · March 24th, 2006, 14:23

Actually I was going to suggest a bad / broken loading nozzle. It sounds like the bb's are not be stopped from getting into the hopup which I believe is the job for the loading nozzle and associated tappet plate.

GunMaster · March 24th, 2006, 17:36

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Originally Posted by v82slo

Actually I was going to suggest a bad / broken loading nozzle. It sounds like the bb's are not be stopped from getting into the hopup which I believe is the job for the loading nozzle and associated tappet plate.

The loading nozzle is metal and is part of the whole metal hop-up unit. How does it break? What is the tappet plate you speak of?

What about the little spring that is on the outside of the hop-up unit and compresses when the gun is assembled. It is slightly bent.

ILLusion · March 24th, 2006, 18:07

that's normal.

GunMaster · March 24th, 2006, 18:09

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Originally Posted by ILLusion

that's normal.

Ok so if the spring thing is normal, then what should I do to solve the problem? Replace the entire hop-up unit?

ILLusion · March 24th, 2006, 18:14

my guess is hop up set to zero. if it's "on", then you must be missing the hop up nub/bucking/packing

GunMaster · March 24th, 2006, 20:47

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Originally Posted by ILLusion

my guess is hop up set to zero. if it's "on", then you must be missing the hop up nub/bucking/packing

The nub is in there and the packing. I can see the nub being pushed down.
When I am able to shoot without feeding problems...hop adjustments seem to not make a difference, the bb's appear to not be getting enough spin and do not travel very far without falling down. Thats why I was thinking I needed the FF Strike Chamber 16.

Kid · March 24th, 2006, 22:10

The loading nozzel is the thing on the front of the gearbox that sticks out. You have a CA? Then I believe it is made of blue plastic. Just got a CA myself.

Tappet plate is inner gearbox... hey... what about taking it down to the lower reciever and mechbox, then dryfiring a couple shots on semi to see if the nozzle is going back and FULLY back forward each shot.

It could be that it is stuck back. Also could be something installed wrong in the hop-up.

GunMaster · March 25th, 2006, 00:11

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Originally Posted by Kid

The loading nozzel is the thing on the front of the gearbox that sticks out. You have a CA? Then I believe it is made of blue plastic. Just got a CA myself.

Tappet plate is inner gearbox... hey... what about taking it down to the lower reciever and mechbox, then dryfiring a couple shots on semi to see if the nozzle is going back and FULLY back forward each shot.

It could be that it is stuck back. Also could be something installed wrong in the hop-up.

Will doing that harm the gun? I think its a good idea

Kid · March 25th, 2006, 09:10

As long as you're not over dry firing, it shouldn't hurt. At the end of every mag you dry fire a few shots, don't worry about it.

And just to get a bit clearer... Is this a new gun? Was it shooting like this when you got it? Has the mech been opened?

Give that dry fire a shot and see how it trns out. Just a couple shots on semi should do.

GunMaster · March 25th, 2006, 16:14

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Originally Posted by Kid

As long as you're not over dry firing, it shouldn't hurt. At the end of every mag you dry fire a few shots, don't worry about it.

And just to get a bit clearer... Is this a new gun? Was it shooting like this when you got it? Has the mech been opened?

Give that dry fire a shot and see how it trns out. Just a couple shots on semi should do.

I tried it and the nozzle moves forward and then back to its original position when I fire.

The gun is about 8months old, it was shooting excellant when I got, mechbox has never been opened.

It all started when I lost the original hop-up nub during a barrel cleaning, I replaced the nub with a homemade nub and the gun started having problems, then I replaced the nub and packing with a new set. I continue to have the problems, I tested it today and no bb's poured out but it was shooting 2 at a time frequently and the bb's were losing distance and velocity although ROF has stayed the same.

ILLusion · March 25th, 2006, 18:01

Any cracks/chips on the nozzle?

GunMaster · March 25th, 2006, 19:51

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Originally Posted by ILLusion

Any cracks/chips on the nozzle?

The nozzle did not look cracked or chipped to me.

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March 24th, 2006, 08:53	#1
GunMaster BANNED for Spamming Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC	Solved! I have a CA M15A4. Every time I put a mag(only using 300rd highcaps) in the gun I fire a couple shots and then the spring in the mag is completely realeased....Then I point the gun down and bb's start pouring out the barrel. I have already tried replacing the hop-up packing with a prometheous/laylax one. What is causing the spring on the mag to be realeased and push bb's through? I am thinking of trying to install a First Factory Strike Chamber 16. If anyone has ever had the problem of bb's pouring out the barrel, please help me out. I know its not the mags fault.

March 24th, 2006, 14:23	#3
v82slo Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003	Actually I was going to suggest a bad / broken loading nozzle. It sounds like the bb's are not be stopped from getting into the hopup which I believe is the job for the loading nozzle and associated tappet plate. __________________

March 24th, 2006, 18:07	#5
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	that's normal. __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

March 24th, 2006, 09:11	#2
Mantelope Scotty aka harleyb Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Either you have zero hopup set or there's something wrong with the hopup unit itself.

March 24th, 2006, 18:14	#7
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	my guess is hop up set to zero. if it's "on", then you must be missing the hop up nub/bucking/packing __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

March 24th, 2006, 22:10	#9
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	The loading nozzel is the thing on the front of the gearbox that sticks out. You have a CA? Then I believe it is made of blue plastic. Just got a CA myself. Tappet plate is inner gearbox... hey... what about taking it down to the lower reciever and mechbox, then dryfiring a couple shots on semi to see if the nozzle is going back and FULLY back forward each shot. It could be that it is stuck back. Also could be something installed wrong in the hop-up.

March 25th, 2006, 09:10	#11
Kid Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	As long as you're not over dry firing, it shouldn't hurt. At the end of every mag you dry fire a few shots, don't worry about it. And just to get a bit clearer... Is this a new gun? Was it shooting like this when you got it? Has the mech been opened? Give that dry fire a shot and see how it trns out. Just a couple shots on semi should do.

March 25th, 2006, 18:01	#13
ILLusion GBB Whisperer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Toronto	Any cracks/chips on the nozzle? __________________ *Advanced Airsoft Armaments and Enhancements* Quick to the gun, sure of your grip. Quick to the threat, sure of your shot. Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas Accuracy, Power, Speed

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