Too much 'hop-up' on HiCapa

shadow_matter · March 8th, 2011, 20:15

Hey guys,

Platform: KJW 1911 "Tactical" = KJW HiCapa

I have turned my hopup off (as low as the knob would go) but my point of impact is still a good 2-4 inches above my front sight at 25-30ft.

Has anyone had this problem, and if so how to fix it? My rear sight is not an adjustable type and I'm already using heavier ammo.

Boyso · March 8th, 2011, 20:49

Did you check your barrel to make sure it isnt full of junk?

Styrak · March 8th, 2011, 21:05

Shoot at something farther away. Is it noticeably flying upwards?
If so something is wrong with your hopup and you'll likely have to take it apart.

Also note, hopup off means the knob or arrow on the adjuster is pointing towards the business end of the barrel.

shadow_matter · March 8th, 2011, 21:15

Even with the knob turned fully forward (off) there is still a significant amount of the hop-up nub protruding into the barrel. Will disassemble unit and take a look.

Styrak · March 8th, 2011, 22:16

Yeah should have just said you could look down the barrel too...

shadow_matter · March 8th, 2011, 23:02

It turns out that the little knob on the hop-up adjustment wheel was hitting the hop-up body and preventing the wheel from being fully turned to the left (off).

I just took a knife and sheered some of the knob off, now the hop-up can be adjusted properly. No issues with 0.3g ammo now.

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March 8th, 2011, 20:15	#1
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	Too much 'hop-up' on HiCapa Hey guys, Platform: KJW 1911 "Tactical" = KJW HiCapa I have turned my hopup off (as low as the knob would go) but my point of impact is still a good 2-4 inches above my front sight at 25-30ft. Has anyone had this problem, and if so how to fix it? My rear sight is not an adjustable type and I'm already using heavier ammo. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

March 8th, 2011, 20:49	#2
Boyso a.k.a. LastSpartan Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Québec city	Did you check your barrel to make sure it isnt full of junk? __________________ NEW BACON FOR SALE! "WHEN I DIE BURY ME UPSIDE DOWN SO THE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS" -Platoon

March 8th, 2011, 21:05	#3
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Shoot at something farther away. Is it noticeably flying upwards? If so something is wrong with your hopup and you'll likely have to take it apart. Also note, hopup off means the knob or arrow on the adjuster is pointing towards the business end of the barrel. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 8th, 2011, 21:15	#4
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	Even with the knob turned fully forward (off) there is still a significant amount of the hop-up nub protruding into the barrel. Will disassemble unit and take a look. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..." Last edited by shadow_matter; March 8th, 2011 at 21:20..

March 8th, 2011, 22:16	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yeah should have just said you could look down the barrel too... __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

March 8th, 2011, 23:02	#6
shadow_matter Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario	It turns out that the little knob on the hop-up adjustment wheel was hitting the hop-up body and preventing the wheel from being fully turned to the left (off). I just took a knife and sheered some of the knob off, now the hop-up can be adjusted properly. No issues with 0.3g ammo now. __________________ Call sign: Shadow_Matter "I play airsoft, yes yes..."

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