IntenseImage Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Speaking of video...I’d like to see a video of what the baseplate of a 9 round magazine that has been modified to a 10 rounder looks like. I took one apart just to see what everyone has been talking about but would like to see exactly how much to cut off. Cut a shells width off that spike or just cut it flush w offSent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 4/17/2019 at 6:59 PM, IntenseImage said: Replace the factory tower with a RIA 2rd mag, smooth out the transition and make any clearance cuts to get the back cover on w the new tower Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk mine worked without any mods. some mag wells may not allow it without trimming the well or the upper part of the drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 someone has to make something to change chokes on this thing. unscrewing the comp in a match and then "timing" it after swapping chokes is gonna suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 someone has to make something to change chokes on this thing. unscrewing the comp in a match and then "timing" it after swapping chokes is gonna suck.There is supposed to be a factory option coming Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 13 hours ago, outerlimits said: someone has to make something to change chokes on this thing. unscrewing the comp in a match and then "timing" it after swapping chokes is gonna suck. why would you ever need to change to anything other than modified. its literally great for everything except knocking multiple targets down at close range, but who cares about that when you can just take a few more shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I had Firebird build me an open shotgun, when they first started. It is pre-XN, with the mid barrel comp. I shot it with, and without the comp, and there is a difference, but, I also put mercury, recoil reducers, in the buffer tube, to help reduce recoil even more. It had a lot of teething issues, but, Jim & Nancy gave me outstanding service. Due to personal issues, I haven't been shooting 3-gun for the last 5-6 years, but, I want to start again, and HATE going to any big match without backup guns. The VR80 looks like a really good option, compared to having another "custom" shotgun built. They appear to be much simpler to take apart, to clean, and with the set screws holding the barrel to the upper receiver should result in smaller groups, with slugs. I already have a pile of magazines, but, have learned that with box magazines, to only shoot ammo with good, stiff hulls, and/or keep ammo in a cooler, so they don't oval out, being stacked in the magazine, under pressure. Another issue is possible rimlock. That is where the rim, of the top round somehow jumps behind the shell underneath it. I've never had an issue with rimlock, while shooting, but, have found it, several times, when unloading, partially used magazines. It would seem that a good drum magazine would resolve the issues of box magazines, but, have never really had much luck with Promag, pistol magazines. Has anybody had the issue of the bolt shaving aluminum, from the upper receiver, on their VR80s, like the early MKA1919s did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, RH45 said: I had Firebird build me an open shotgun, when they first started. It is pre-XN, with the mid barrel comp. I shot it with, and without the comp, and there is a difference, but, I also put mercury, recoil reducers, in the buffer tube, to help reduce recoil even more. It had a lot of teething issues, but, Jim & Nancy gave me outstanding service. Due to personal issues, I haven't been shooting 3-gun for the last 5-6 years, but, I want to start again, and HATE going to any big match without backup guns. The VR80 looks like a really good option, compared to having another "custom" shotgun built. They appear to be much simpler to take apart, to clean, and with the set screws holding the barrel to the upper receiver should result in smaller groups, with slugs. I already have a pile of magazines, but, have learned that with box magazines, to only shoot ammo with good, stiff hulls, and/or keep ammo in a cooler, so they don't oval out, being stacked in the magazine, under pressure. Another issue is possible rimlock. That is where the rim, of the top round somehow jumps behind the shell underneath it. I've never had an issue with rimlock, while shooting, but, have found it, several times, when unloading, partially used magazines. It would seem that a good drum magazine would resolve the issues of box magazines, but, have never really had much luck with Promag, pistol magazines. Has anybody had the issue of the bolt shaving aluminum, from the upper receiver, on their VR80s, like the early MKA1919s did? Personally I only had that issue with some cheap 1150 fps stuff that my buddy had. I think it was some type of Winchester. As soon as we switched to less cheap, higher velocity stuff I never had the problem again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Thanks for the information. I have heavier loads That I'll use for trap, or sporting clays, but, I pretty much run nothing but 1145fps, for 3-gun, but, stick with higher end stuff like Remington STS, or Federal, but, it took a little tuning, and I believe that my Firebird, even with the recoil reducers is lighter than VR80, so the recoil may be about similar. If I remember correctly, at a few matches, where they had a "spinner"target, guys were going out and buying turkey loads, but, with the Firebird, and whimp loads, I'd just double tap, and then hit the other end, to get it to spin. I was just looking at some of the places that are out of stock, on the 19 round magazines, and see that they are listed as 2 3/4" only. That may solve the rimlock issue, because there's less room for the shells to go back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, AverageJoeShooting said: why would you ever need to change to anything other than modified. its literally great for everything except knocking multiple targets down at close range, but who cares about that when you can just take a few more shots Shoot enuf 3 gun and you will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Shoot enuf 3 gun and you will see. ThisSent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VU2AKILL Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Picked up a new VR80 Friday afternoon from a local store. Now if I could just come up with some decent capacity magazines. Looking for 9 and/or 19 rounders if anyone has a surplus. Ha ha. Pretty cool gun overall. Taking it out for a good break in session tonight or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just got two 19 rd mags from advanced. I can finally go to the range and do some videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Just got two 19 rd mags from advanced. I can finally go to the range and do some videosI finally got a shipping confirmation this morning for mine. And I ordered them the same day that they got them. Seems that they misplaced my order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, reballz said: I finally got a shipping confirmation this morning for mine. And I ordered them the same day that they got them. Seems that they misplaced my order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Dont worry I have an order like that from tooth and nail with some 28 rd mags and more 19s and 10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VU2AKILL Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 hours ago, reballz said: I finally got a shipping confirmation this morning for mine. And I ordered them the same day that they got them. Seems that they misplaced my order. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How long did it take to get a confirmation?? I ordered some 19 rounders when they were in stock and have not heard a peep about them shipping. I have emailed sales a couple times to see if I actually was lucky enough to get a couple but no answer yet. Frustrating and terrible customer service in my opinion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 didnt know these mags were life n death ... smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 How long did it take to get a confirmation?? I ordered some 19 rounders when they were in stock and have not heard a peep about them shipping. I have emailed sales a couple times to see if I actually was lucky enough to get a couple but no answer yet. Frustrating and terrible customer service in my opinion!!They emailed me saying they were busy with the nra show. Email them at sales@advancedtactical.hs-inbox.com make sure to include your order number. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 finally have a VR80 being shipped , ordered 3 but only one in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, morpheus said: didnt know these mags were life n death ... smh I'm going to throw one on the ground at the next match and watch people fight to the death over them. These are better than gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I'm going to throw one on the ground at the next match and watch people fight to the death over them. These are better than goldWhich match?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, reballz said: Which match? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Theres a local match may 6th. I believe that's where I'll debut my open division domination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reballz Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Theres a local match may 6th. I believe that's where I'll debut my open division domination I’ll be there but you won’t see me. I’ll be in camo. #magheistSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJoeShooting Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, reballz said: I’ll be there but you won’t see me. I’ll be in camo. #magheist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You're gonna be the one to scuddle by and grab the mag while the other two are fighting Incidentally are you in nc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebull Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Do magazines for Panzer 12 work on VR80? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntenseImage Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Do magazines for Panzer 12 work on VR80? Thanks.ShouldSent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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