I'm OK with reload times. I think it would be worth the tradeoff to have a consistent, even stream of fire. I'm sure I could easily make some little electric hopper or something to load the ammo tube fast. Or you could even make a little vortex block hopper just to use for reloading to fill that amm...

I know this system has been done before heres a great example http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsKLQlPxCG8 Notice how consistent the rate of fire is. It does have a hiccup here and there, but for the most part it seems like one of the best I've seen. He's using this tube fed method, however when you g...

I have been wanting to make a airsoft BBMG for a very long time, but the one thing that always stopped me is I don't like the somewhat inconsistent rate that Vortex blocks seem to deliver. Yes they shoot blazingly fast, but also somewhat sporadic, the BB's don't come out at an even rate. I've heard ...

So I've been reading alot about piston valves and am about to build my first one, but I have about 3 questions. 1.)I'm wondering if there are any advantages with one over the other? Which one performs better and lasts longer? Let me know if my theories are right... The barrel seating valve seems not...

I'm making my first pneumatic spud gun (made many combustions before), and I want to do it right the first time. What I want to use is a piston or supah valve system, about 3 inches big (inside diamater). The combustion chamber is going to be 4" and I plan to have interchangeable barrels up to 3 inc...