Underwood Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Firebull said: Hi, I shoot the VR80 in the Open division and so far the gun has been 100% reliable for me (only ~800 rounds through the gun though). Does anyone have a high round count VR80 and how has the gun held up? Any broken parts? Thanks. 2k plus still going strong. nothing broken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Firebull Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Underwood said: 2k plus still going strong. nothing broken Thank you! Someone posted barrel coating issues at 7k rounds so interested to know how common that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoeShooting Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, Firebull said: Hi, I shoot the VR80 in the Open division and so far the gun has been 100% reliable for me (only ~800 rounds through the gun though). Does anyone have a high round count VR80 and how has the gun held up? Any broken parts? Thanks. I've got about 5k rounds through it. Everything seems good to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 7 hours ago, Firebull said: Thank you! Someone posted barrel coating issues at 7k rounds so interested to know how common that is. It was me. Forgot to add any pictures tough. It seems like the surface coating has melted/corroded. Pictures after about 2 weeks of last cleaning and after 400-500 rounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Here is the same spot after cleaning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ming the Merciless Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Are those pictures before or after shooting the black powder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Ming the Merciless said: Are those pictures before or after shooting the black powder? These are from about a month ago so before. Yesterday i started cleaning the shotgun after about 300 rounds of smokeless and 15 rounds of black powder. Nothing much different other than the comps needed a little cleaning and the gas puck looked like this. Also the shotgun smells like a used firework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ming the Merciless Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Yoicks!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pskys2 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 On 4/1/2020 at 2:07 AM, Jaskajokunen said: These are from about a month ago so before. Yesterday i started cleaning the shotgun after about 300 rounds of smokeless and 15 rounds of black powder. Nothing much different other than the comps needed a little cleaning and the gas puck looked like this. Also the shotgun smells like a used firework. Why Black Powder? In a modern semi-auto that doesn't make much sense unless you are planning on making your own in prep for the apocalypse (maybe not a bad idea though). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caspian guy Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, pskys2 said: Why Black Powder? In a modern semi-auto that doesn't make much sense unless you are planning on making your own in prep for the apocalypse (maybe not a bad idea though). Betting for the visual effect (look back a page at the picture where it's fired with comp.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, pskys2 said: Why Black Powder? In a modern semi-auto that doesn't make much sense unless you are planning on making your own in prep for the apocalypse (maybe not a bad idea though). Mostly because i wanted to capture on film how the midbarrel comp and muzzle brake function relative to each other. Black powder helps to bring out the flow patterns but my 60fps cameras are mostly too slow to get accurate details. I can see the pattern of the gasses clearly on the midbarrel comp. The gas impulse on the muzzle brake is so fast that it's hard to see whats going on. Basically i'm just curios if is it worth it to have a muzzle brake or not. Added weight on the end of my barrel is not what i need. In my case about 90g (3.1oz). Black powder cartridges are also cheaper than the fluid simulation license for SolidWorks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeesterpaul Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, Jaskajokunen said: Black powder? Maybe we can convince the ROs to let you use the VR in a Cowboy Action match. YeeHaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pskys2 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Jaskajokunen said: Mostly because i wanted to capture on film how the midbarrel comp and muzzle brake function relative to each other. Black powder helps to bring out the flow patterns but my 60fps cameras are mostly too slow to get accurate details. I can see the pattern of the gasses clearly on the midbarrel comp. The gas impulse on the muzzle brake is so fast that it's hard to see whats going on. Basically i'm just curios if is it worth it to have a muzzle brake or not. Added weight on the end of my barrel is not what i need. In my case about 90g (3.1oz). Black powder cartridges are also cheaper than the fluid simulation license for SolidWorks. I get you. One of the things about a Compensator is the slower the powder, the more volume needed to make velocity equals more effectiveness. So it may be time to try to find the best loads, i.e. with slower powders. Another interesting thing about Comp's, at least in handguns, is many times a heavier load (higher Power Factor, more muzzle energy) equals less muzzle rise and most times with minimal increase in recoil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matteekay Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 hours ago, meeesterpaul said: Maybe we can convince the ROs to let you use the VR in a Cowboy Action match. YeeHaw *looks at my VR-80* *looks at my pair of Charging Rhinos* Y'know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 6 hours ago, matteekay said: *looks at my VR-80* *looks at my pair of Charging Rhinos* Y'know... Post pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 8 hours ago, pskys2 said: I get you. One of the things about a Compensator is the slower the powder, the more volume needed to make velocity equals more effectiveness. So it may be time to try to find the best loads, i.e. with slower powders. Another interesting thing about Comp's, at least in handguns, is many times a heavier load (higher Power Factor, more muzzle energy) equals less muzzle rise and most times with minimal increase in recoil. Of course. It is my understanding that it's not just about the volume of gas, it's also about the velocity of the gasses. At least my muzzle break works with slowing down the gas in a certain area that translates in to directional force. I used this manual to design it: https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/838748.pdf The manual is for artillery pieces and tank cannons but i presume the same principles work in shotguns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Finally got the video edited. My cameras are too slow to accurately capture what's going on. I feel like the mid-barrel comp is blowing gas a few frames longer than the muzzle brake. If i get the new barrel next fall, i'm inclined to make the port holes larger but fewer and i should investigate if the port holes can be drilled in to a forward angle. Happy easter everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pskys2 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 10:16 AM, Jaskajokunen said: Finally got the video edited. My cameras are too slow to accurately capture what's going on. I feel like the mid-barrel comp is blowing gas a few frames longer than the muzzle brake. If i get the new barrel next fall, i'm inclined to make the port holes larger but fewer and i should investigate if the port holes can be drilled in to a forward angle. Happy easter everyone! WOW LUV IT! Is that your own range, beautiful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaskajokunen Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 2 hours ago, pskys2 said: WOW LUV IT! Is that your own range, beautiful! Thank you. It's my former clubs Practical shooting range. There are 3 "pits" side by side. I still pay my membership fee and go shooting there but i represent a different club at matches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WWG1WGA Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I got bored... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ming the Merciless Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Nice! It cleans up pretty good. Now you need to work on getting the panel gaps even and body lines matched.......damn, I've been watching too much Bitchin' Rides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grottulf Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 How do you do when you clean your guns?If I understand it correctly, you need to remove the handguard, gas system AND barrel, before you can remove the bolt carrier...?Skickat från min SM-G950F via Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WWG1WGA Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 4 hours ago, grottulf said: How do you do when you clean your guns? If I understand it correctly, you need to remove the handguard, gas system AND barrel, before you can remove the bolt carrier...? Skickat från min SM-G950F via Tapatalk Just as you said...remove it all. The gas piston is way worse than the barrel or bolt will be. The bcg comes through the front after the barrel is off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ClangClang Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 5 hours ago, grottulf said: How do you do when you clean your guns? If I understand it correctly, you need to remove the handguard, gas system AND barrel, before you can remove the bolt carrier...? Yes, but it's very easy. Unscrew the barrel nut with your hand, pull all the parts off, then loosen two hex screws. The whole thing takes about 60 seconds once you've done it a couple times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grottulf Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks for the input guys! It felt a little strange that you have to remove the bolt forward, but I have realized that the gas system needs more cleaning, so it actually makes sense to disassemble the gun from the front and back.I have also learned the the newer IPSC-versions of the Derya mk12, has a barrel nut instead of two hex screws for the barrel.And that's the version I'm thinking about buying.Skickat från min SM-G950F via Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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