Airsoft Science #2: Improving ROF

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In this episode of KWA Insider's Airsoft Science series, TheDeeMoe is the special guest as they talk about improving Rate of Fire as well as the adjustable FPS or the KWA Ronin T6... "How do you improve your rate of fire? Is the Ronin T6 upgradeable? Did you know the T6 has an adjustable FPS system?

If you don't... we've got you covered! KWA teamed up with DeeMoe to show you how to Improve your KWA's rate of fire & showing you all of his favorite parts for upgrades."

"What ROF Is TOO HIGH for Airsoft?"

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Good question. So what is rate of fire is too high in airsoft? Airsoftology's Jonathan Higgs tackle this question in an episode of his Q&A Mondays. This is one of the more controversial debates in airsoft after FPS/Joules limits. He also touches on topics of the lack of AEPs and competitive airsoft.

"Tippmann Mail Call:

1:32 - Why are there so few electric airsoft pistols?
4:13 - What is an acceptable maximum rate of fire (ROF) for airsoft?
8:53 - What are your thoughts on competitive airsoft?

Elite Force: H&K 416A5 AEG ROF

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Another shoot test video from Elite Force and this time it is about the HK416A5 AEG OEM by Vega Force Company (VFC). They used a EF 11.1V 900mah 15C Battery, based on an average of 4 burst, and the ROF is measured in BBs per seond. What do you think its ROF will be? Watch the video.

Quick Ways To Increase Rate Of Fire

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Not satisfied with your AEG's Rate of Fire (ROF)? There are ways to increase ROF which means there will be upgrades to be done to your AEG in terms of power output, gears, and electric motors. Airsoft Station shows you how... "Three simple ways to increase the rate of fire of your AEG."

BodgeUps Airsoft On ROF Limit & MED

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What do you think about ROF limits and Minimum Engagement Distance (MED)? Always a debate and subject to how airsoft game site owners treat such, Bodgeups Airsoft shares his thoughts... "Here's something that's been playing on my mind for a while. High rate of fire guns are capable of delivering far more energy than my single shot rifle in a single engagement. So, why have an MED for sniper rifles? Why isn't there a ROF limit at fields?

Piston Short Stroking

Submitted by zenTaurus on 29 Feb 2008

Piston short stroking is a well-known technique that helps increase ROF. The logic is simple: decrease piston cycling time by removing teeth from the piston and the sector gear. Advantage? Less stress on the gears, the motor, and the battery. Gain? One sixteenth rps per every tooth removed. Loss? 15-20fps per tooth removed.

Short stroking is done by removing teeth from the piston and the matching teeth from the sector gear.

First, the piston.

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