field fps limits

[Zack The Ripper]

Originally Posted by Janus

Oh, you mean that club up there that has a 540fps limit with no enforced MED?

There's a "hardball" group I know about in Alberta that does between 600-700fps and up to 1000fps on bolt action. And no, it's not bullshit. The group is very small mind you, mainly because you'd have to be a silly bitch to play in those games, and it's pretty much illegal at those velocities.

[codywc]

That would really sting and do some good damage if you got hit

[Janus]

It IS illegal at those velocities. 785fps with .20g is the point where you satisfy both the legal requirements for a firearm. (500fps and 5.7J) Last I checked, it was illegal to discharge a firearm at a person.

They should call it "dumbball"

[ShelledPants]

Bah, I've been shot with 500fps w/ 0.28's at point blank, in the face. Did it suck? YES. Did I bitch? No, called hit and went back in. Super fun game.

(Ruined my condor jacket. Blood everywhere. )

We were also getting dead checked at point blank during a scenario by these same guns. It's really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. These guys weren't airsofters either, but they were MIL, so I guess it comes down to the shooter.

EDIT: This is in reply to the earlier posts about 540fps max limit. Not 700-1000, that's cavity piercing speeds...

[Styrak]

Originally Posted by ShelledPants

Bah, I've been shot with 500fps w/ 0.28's at point blank, in the face. Did it suck? YES. Did I bitch? No, called hit and went back in. Super fun game.

(Ruined my condor jacket. Blood everywhere. )

We were also getting dead checked at point blank during a scenario by these same guns. It's really not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. These guys weren't airsofters either, but they were MIL, so I guess it comes down to the shooter.

EDIT: This is in reply to the earlier posts about 540fps max limit. Not 700-1000, that's cavity piercing speeds...

That's still 590fps on 0.20
So....still over the 540 limit you were referencing?

[ThunderCactus]

I think he means 500fps with a .2, using a .28
So 2.3J

Otherwise it's 600fps @ 3.3J
Wouldn't use anything but mil-spec goggles at that point.
ANSI Z87.1 reduces impact requires as you move from goggles to glasses, I think Z87.1+ glasses are only rated for 3-4J

[ShelledPants]

Originally Posted by ThunderCactus

I think he means 500fps with a .2, using a .28
So 2.3J

Bingo, they were Gen 2 WE's in stock form. Sorry for the confusion.

[ThunderCactus]

ouch. Yeah I clocked in an old AWSS at 570fps on propane lol

[Janus]

Still. I've got permanent scars on my arm from a gun that chrono'd 365fps w/.20g that hit on bare skin at 20 feet. The risk isn't worth it for close range high velocity shenanigans. The potential for things going wrong seems far too high.

[SuperHog]

Originally Posted by Janus

Oh, you mean that club up there that has a 540fps limit with no enforced MED?

Excellent. Great field for cheaters. Shoot them till they bleed.

Bad field for those that don't wear face protection.

[Spadona]

If you're really on a tight budget, but want to get a few games in, then I suggest looking into the Lancer Tactical series. That being said, if you're in no hurry to shoot anyone, I still suggest saving up for a quality firearm.

For me, I bought the LT M4 CQBR for like $115 just to start playing, but I'm currently waiting for a good time to buy the VFC SCAR-L (or another brand, still doing my research).

[Zack The Ripper]

You don't need to go further than a King Arms M4 or WE M4 AEG. Both are SAF out of the box and both go for $250ish. Not a bad price at all for their performance. Easy guns to upgrade (the KA being a bit easier) so you can build onto them.