Okay, people what I have here is the A&K M60 vn. The gun proved to be a great support gun. First I will explain the pros and then the cons. this is not a full blown review, but I will add to this later. I bought the gun from airsoft atlanta along with it's upgrades. The guns battery powers the gun and the box mag.
The pros:
A mosfet chip that adjusts the rate of fire from 5-20 (supposedly)
The box mag feeds great (well so far atleast)
Great range and accuracy
Basically a perfect fps range
Easy disassembly
carrying handle and bipod
The gun has a neat little adjusting switch that can change the rate of fire. I found it quit neat and useful. The Box mag was good since it is supposedly an "improved version" of the original m60 box mag.
The range and accuracy is terrific once you install the new hop and barrel (which was done by the help of Lou). The fps was chronoed at first without the upgrades was at 333 fps. With the upgrades it became 336 fps. The easy dissambley is nice too. Easy to get the barrel out and the gear box. The other thing is the bipod and carrying handle. the carrying handle is nice to have when your holding it. Although it I'm not sure it will hold up for long (hopefully it will!). The bipod is also very nice. It can be adjusted to 3 lengths and can be detached from the gun if you want to have less weight on the front end.
okay now the cons:
Came with no nub!
heavy.
a little bulky
charging handle broke
Loose in some places
Well when i went to adjust the hop i found out the gun didn't have a nub! Good thing though is that i had my extra hop-up but took Lou and some of my help to try to get the damn nubbin in. once in, along with the Prometheus barrel it was great from there on.
The gun is VERY heavy! It will take a while to get used to but at least it will give you some arm muscle. The charging handle broke later in the day. but that should be a easy fix. The gun is loose in some places but can be easily tightened.
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by my assumption i believe you own the longer of the two m60's. the mk43 which i own is way better. believe me then i say you can use it as an assault rifle (if you have my bulk) and shred your opponents to pieces on the field. it also works well when it comes support gunning and it has never failed me. while i admit it is prone to an occasional jam with its box mag (most box mags are) that can be a con, but the mk43 is by far the best rifle i have owned in terms of performance. it is a true gift that hasn't stopped giving.
Hey, its your gun and your entitled to your opinion ;) But, to me I just like the m60 vn. Why? Well 1. I don't like the look 2. I did hold it (courtesy of Jeep allowing me to) and it had an OKAY feel but it felt a little awkward. But then again that's just me :D Thanks for adding to the review. Anyone else who owns an m60 any kind or variant your welcome to add.
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by my assumption i believe you own the longer of the two m60's. the mk43 which i own is way better. believe me then i say you can use it as an assault rifle (if you have my bulk) and shred your opponents to pieces on the field. it also works well when it comes support gunning and it has never failed me. while i admit it is prone to an occasional jam with its box mag (most box mags are) that can be a con, but the mk43 is by far the best rifle i have owned in terms of performance. it is a true gift that hasn't stopped giving.
Will coudn't have came back better to what was said there.... Anyhow you enjoy that Gun and I know Will enjoys his....(His expression one the field)
+1 Good review Will keep it updated if you get the handle fixed.
I am curious about how well it feeds, Also A&K M60 mod 1 and M60 mod 4 replicas are screwed or bolted together, Has it taken that "bent look" as the screws back out? That the earlier releases had. Does the barrel change out like the Mk43? How did you solve the hop up problems, what specifically was involved?
the "carry handle" on most machine gun replicas is there NOT to carry the weapon, (or replica) but to expedite a barrel change. A barrel change is necessary with high rates of sustained fire in a real machine gun, as it is fired friction heats the barrel up to the point that its rifling (and accuracy) is gone. It is said that during some battles machine gun barrels {You Tube Videos} could be seen to glow to the point of seeing the bullets travel down the bores. The M60 gunner was also issued a glove to keep them from burning fingers, during the barrel change. Anyway most replicas have a "carry handle", usually it is pretty flimsy as it is flimsy in the real weapon because it is mostly, part of the use and discard barrel.
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the hop up bucking on mine is fine in my opinion and has served me well. i do admit that the gun can jam up occasionally and that is a clear fault but not that bad of one. the barrel on my mk43 does change out if **ENGLISH**were to unplug it from the wiring of the mosfet chip. i can understand how holding the gun can feel awkward at first with a box mag in the way no doubt but if you really just get used to it it becomes a first nature to hold it. i use it for both assault and for support and it works well for both with me. how is the feel on the M60 vn? i know that is one of the heavier guns on the market right now besides the socom barret .50 cal sniper rifle.
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the hop up bucking on mine is fine in my opinion and has served me well. i do admit that the gun can jam up occasionally and that is a clear fault but not that bad of one. the barrel on my mk43 does change out if **ENGLISH**were to unplug it from the wiring of the mosfet chip. i can understand how holding the gun can feel awkward at first with a box mag in the way no doubt but if you really just get used to it it becomes a first nature to hold it. i use it for both assault and for support and it works well for both with me. how is the feel on the M60 vn? i know that is one of the heavier guns on the market right now besides the socom barret .50 cal sniper rifle.
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Ah, but the M60 VN uses its bi-pod to take out the barrel instead of the dfferent versions where it uses the carrying Handle. But I don't really use the carry handle anymore, for fear of it breaking and dropping the gun. So I usually just lug it over my shoulder. The barrel changes with a switch near the carrying handle. You flip that up and you grab the barrel and wha-la! your barrel is out. I fixed the charging handle and tightened the gun up. The gear box was VERY easy to take out. So far no "bent" look and hopefully it will stay that way.
thanks for the questions.
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Alright here is an update. The m60 shot fine and the box mag fed great.
The only problem is, is that the bi-pod is crap. One of the legs broke due to usage of crappy pot metal. So now I'm stuck with a bi-pod leg that can't fold up :P
Right now my plans are either to.
A. Invest In a reel steal one that costs about $120.
B. Make one that just stays open and doesn't fold.
C. Buy some sort of bi-pod and convert it so it can be adapted to the m60.
Any ideas is welcome.
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Alright here is an update. The m60 shot fine and the box mag fed great.
The only problem is, is that the bi-pod is crap. One of the legs broke due to usage of crappy pot metal. So now I'm stuck with a bi-pod leg that can't fold up :P
Right now my plans are either to.
A. Invest In a reel steal one that costs about $120.
B. Make one that just stays open and doesn't fold.
C. Buy some sort of bi-pod and convert it so it can be adapted to the m60.
Any ideas is welcome.
I can't find any airsoft M60 replacement bi pods. Here's what I think of your plans:
A. $120 seems like a lot, but atleast you won't have to worry about it breaking :)
B. No
C. Nah
Two of my suggestions:
D. Call evike.com. They have a lot of "power" in the airsoft world and can get many things for you that you yourself cannot. Just because they do not have it on their website, doesn't mean they don't have it or cannot get it.
E. Take the bi pod to a local metalsmith and see if they can make you one for cheaper than the $120 or weld and reinforce the original.
I just checked WGC, uncompany, Dentrinity and redwolf. They have bi-pods, just out of stock and basically the same price as real steal ones :P
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As you can see in this image that my love of all things belt fed continues. After discussing things with WillJ, I am going to enter into this review as well. It is my hope that another point of view will make this even more informative and comprehensive. As I also have several competing machine gun replicas a direct comparison is possible as well. I will be initially comparing closely with the STAR/ARES M60E4/Mk43.
Purchasing/ and packaging
My A&K was purchased at Airsoft Atlanta for $395 on Thursday and shipped via UPS, It arrived today a few hours ago due to the weekend and the holiday. Packaging was excellent. One of my concerns with A&K is the resent raid by Chinese government official has shut manufacturing operations down, whether or not this is permanent or not only time will tell. In the mean time replacement parts for any A&K products has proven to be difficult. (I can not find a replacement upper stock pin for a M249) What this means to us and this review is if you want this replica don't wait, once they are gone, they are GONE! at least for the near future.
The replica arrives with a proper metal flash hider which is sadly painted orange and a improper M16 plastic flash hider which is glued on. To remove this one needs to back off a set screw and apply moderate twisting force onto the plastic flash hider, initially I thought it was threaded on to but it is a press fit. After it is removed you only have to clean the glue residue off with a wire brush and screw the metal one into place (it is left handed threads) In addition the replica is shipped with a pouch, powered box magazine and a user manual.
Physical impressions and Description
The A&K M60 replicates the first issued M60 machine gun, nicknamed the pig, it is a awful heavy hunk of fire power. So much so that the military considers the M60 a crew served weapon a assistant gunner is needed to help lug its weight around. The replica itself is massive compared to most airsoft replicas most players are familiar with even in comparison to the now common M249. What surprised me is the difference in weight between the STAR/ARES M60E4/MK43 (12.2 .lbs empty) and the A&K M60 (20.2 .lbs empty) Understand that the M60E4/Mk43 is a improved lightened, easier to handle M60 machine gun so it makes sense that the full size one would be awkward and heavier, I just did not expect it to be nearly twice as heavy! If you are a small person, this is NOT the replica for you.
I knew from a excellent review of the A&K M60E4/mk43 done by Hillslam that the A&K M60 replicas where body chassis is in two major sub assemblies that bolted together into the middle. I had serious concerns about this as it has been proven to be problematic in other replicas. Mine is no different, the screw in my replica are mechanically tight but the forward portion of the operative charging handle has a wobble not unlike that of the infamous barrel wobble found on some M4/M16 replicas. I intend to look into eliminating this wobble in the near future. luckily this loose fit is much better than the prototype which looked bent.
The gearbox is massive, It is if not the same then based on the M249 gearbox that is known for its resistance to abuse. It does have the quick change spring/ spring guide found in the M249 and M60 replicas however there is NO space in the body to use this feature, one much remove the gearbox to do so. In the competing STAR and ARES M60s there is a cavernous space for a battery behind the gearbox. There is not room for even this in the ARES, instead it is wired to the side with the intention of placing a battery into a hanging nylon pouch that also encloses a plastic powered box magazine.
The box magazine
I have high hopes for this box magazine, The biggest problems I have had with the STAR and ARES M60E4/MK43 has been with the box magazine. The A&K box mag looks very similar to its competitors. Thankfully upon closer inspection it is not (thank lord) I have not yet disassembled it yet but some of the difference appear to be more than superficial. More on this at a later date. One thing I can mention is that the box mag does lack the mounting buttons that the ARES and STAR box mags are fitted with. It is wired into the gun with a 3 pin connector (ARES uses a 2 pin connector and the STAR used 3 AA batteries (or 4 A or a 9 volt depending on how desperate you where to get it to feed)
The feed trays are also different between the two replicas as the A&K rightfully is the earlier style. Guess I'll have to find a B3 C ration can to make a feed ramp which was a common GI field modification.
More on this replica review after I get some field time with it.
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Found a real steel M60 bipod replacement part This was referred to me by another user and they are said to be a direct fit for the pot metal parts, you will just need to find larger mounting hard wear, I intend to order one as soon as I can spare some spare dough.
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Ya that's the piece that broke on mine. Hopefully they will get more in-stock.
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Skirmished it HARD today, I ran 10000 BBs through it, One bag 4000 cnt. .20 and nearly 8000 cnt .25s (two bags) This thing is a beast! I am really pleased with the box mag in particular, It is everything the ARES and the STAR magazines are not. It feeds consistently and it feeds EVERY BB in the hopper. Chronos a very consistent 364fps with .20s. With .25s it has the ability to chew a "tunnel" through the thickest brush along the tire field at LP. I could see first the bark then the branches disappear in my cone of fire. I was on the trigger for very long periods of fire and it never paused. My only complain is it is a BASTARD to lug around the field. It is not a little awkward to bring around to bear in a different direction. I recommend a padded sling (got a M60 sling at the surplus store for $10) and carry a good pistol AEP, you will need it.
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Ran it through another hard day at LP, the first couple of issues are appearing now.
This replica has a good 25000 BBs through it now. First was before I even made it to the chrono station. The cocking lever assemble literally fell off as a walked over to chrono, I picked up these pieces but for the life of me I can not find them now. As far as I can tell this was due to a disturbing trend with this replica, ALL of the screws holding it together are coming loose. This includes the 6 (three on each side) located on the lower receiver and the feed ramp/magazine hanger all started to come apart on me through the course of the day. This led to long delays in the safe zone while I tightened and re tightened components that were coming loose. I have just written a E Mail to A&K inquiring on replacement parts for the now missing cocking lever assembly and a spare magazine.
Speaking of magazine, at the very end of the day, it stopped feeding, I just popped the bottom off the box mag here at home and found it was jammed up on a miss formed BB. This is the only stoppage I have had in 25000 rounds. Impressive. I can now tell you that this box mag has NOTHING in common with the ARES or STAR magazines, it has a spring assist and a weighted flywheel that helps it pick up BBs a move them up the feed tube.
While I was trying to clear the jam on the field, I used the barrel release lever to pop the whole inner and out barrel and hop up assembly out, (great feature by the way) be careful when you do this the ROF rheostat has a plug and wires that lead from the gearbox wiring harness, these wires are thin and break easily, Just be cautions if you end up doing this.
As for effectiveness on the field? It is a awesome, I had no feeding problems that were the fault of the design it has the power to push .25s but not to much to make .20s inaccurate. My Padded M60 sling made its size and weight a little more livable on the field. Do NOT use the "carrying handle" this is thin and flimsy it will bend or break under the weight of this replica.
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Sorry to hear about the cocking handle :/ That is why before I use it at the field, I make sure everything is tightened. Still nothing wrong with feeding for me though. Glad you still like the M60.
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Speaking of magazine, at the very end of the day, it stopped feeding, I just popped the bottom off the box mag here at home and found it was jammed up on a miss formed BB.
Well, that's about the best scenario you could ask for with a jammed up gun. Lucky it wasn't the mechbox, and it was an easy fix.
What BBs are you using? Malformed BBs, especially ones that are "oversized" are a real problem.
Micro update: the last two LP games I have been using this replica hard, Another 15000 BBs through (40000 BBs total) it with out any mechanism problems and only one jam. however due to impatient stupidity I busted it up pretty bad. Basically I ninja 'ed into a well concealed unexpected direction on my opponents deep into a brier patch. After the game while fighting my way clear I got caught, thinking it was the sling I powered my way clear, sadly what I was caught up on was the feed spring and power wires that lead from the box magazine to the replica. I tore these up pretty badly. But don't dispair, below is the repair. This also applies to most box magazines including STAR,ARES, A&K,ECHO1, Classic Army and TOP. I have not tried this with any real sword, Inokatsu, Trigger Happy or other replicas.
This is the damage done to the M60, I was pretty mad at myself.
broken wires:
elongated feed spring"
Missing bolt mechanism, still not response from A&K on replacement parts.
First, this box magazine is NOTHING like the STAR or the ARES M60 magazines internally. It is closer to the classic army mechanism the feed mouth inside is double the size of the for-mentioned competitors. In addition the feed mechanism is not only spring assisted, but also has a counter weighted flywheel both of which help the motor to force BBs up the feed tube with out issue. No wonder that it feeds so well!
On to the repairs:
much like the STAR/Ares box magazine start by removing the bottom panel by removing 4 screws:
Then remove the jam nuts form the damaged feeding spring and set a side, take the opportunity to slide the feed spring inside the box magazine proper so its not flopping around.
Once that is done flip the magazine so the bottom is up and remove the mechanism and the feed ramp by removing one screw,
Remove the feed ramp by backing out a jam screw and carefully spinning it off so you don't force anything.
Then push/pull the damaged feed spring from the box magazine, careful that you don't pull off any wires from the mechanism while it is loose from the box magazine.
Now the fun part, I made replacement feed springs and tube stock available thru McMaster Carr The specific part are below. The springs wire is slightly thinner than the stock components, with a higher number of coils per inch, this is not a big difference as to make the use of the feed ramp and jam nut at each end unusable but it is less coarse allowing BBs the feed better and smoother. This is a great MOD to do to balky A&K M249 box magazines which sometimes feed poorly.
There is enought stock here to do several box magazines for less than $20
The last step is to prepare the need feed spring by cutting it with a dremel tool to length and insuring that the cut end is smooth and flat by squaring it off carefully with a dremel.
You are now ready to reassemble the box magazine in reverse order of disassemble,
OPTIONAL by SUGGESTED To prevent future tangles and snags that damaged the feed spring in the first place, you can slide the silicone tube over the feed spring, this will protect the coils, keep out debris while remaining flexible, It will also keep the feed spring coils aligned which also will help achieve smooth feeding from the box magazine and the replica.
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I have read this entire thread and searched it by using control-f for the type of battery you guys use in the m60. Jeep are you using a small type or large type and at what mah for the a&k m60?
I use a Large type with an adapter, since the plug for the battery on the M60 is a small. I use a 3300 Mah 1.2 volt Large type battery.
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I use a Large type with an adapter, since the plug for the battery on the M60 is a small. I use a 3300 Mah 1.2 volt Large type battery.
How does that 1.2v work for you? I would imagine that trigger response wouldn't be too great, and ROF would be quite low, so I'd love to hear how yours works for you.
Personally I use a 9.6 1400 mah mini battery in mine. I tried a large battery once, but it was too big to fit on top of the box mag and it slipped off, ripping the battery plug off the wires with it.
I get a good ROF with the mini and it lasts for a couple thousand rounds without running out of juice.
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How does that 1.2v work for you? I would imagine that trigger response wouldn't be too great, and ROF would be quite low, so I'd love to hear how yours works for you.
It worked great until it finally died after 3 years. It was my first battery. Worked great with my Thompson and M60. No problems and I plan on buying the same battery since it lasted a good 3 years.
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The pouch that holds the ammo box also holds the battery. It so far has taken what ever battery I can cram in with the box. Normally I run a 9.6volt battery of some sort. usually a mini or nun-chuck but I have stuffed a 4200 sub C block battery in (it sticks up a smidgen but the top strap will close over it)
Still no luck getting replacement parts from A&K, I don't even think they read their email anymore.
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The pouch that holds the ammo box also holds the battery. It so far has taken what ever battery I can cram in with the box. Normally I run a 9.6volt battery of some sort. usually a mini or nun-chuck but I have stuffed a 4200 sub C block battery in (it sticks up a smidgen but the top strap will close over it)
Still no luck getting replacement parts from A&K, I don't even think they read their email anymore.
I'd give it a month or two longer. Their M60s are just coming back to the US stores. May take longer than that for parts if they have even been made yet.
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I have a A&K m249, and I wouldn't say that it is great, because the trigger box jams a lot, and the Box mag jams to. The m60 is better.
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As much of you know, the A&K m60 also uses the same gearbox as the CA S.A.Ws. Well the CA S.A.Ws are notorious for there trigger boxes to failing. I believe that has happened to my beloved M60 :( Thankfully I hear that it is an easy fix and will make a trip to old mans to (pick up other stuff too) next weekend. So hopefully that is the source of the problem.
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The Classic Army switch is much better quality than the A&K switch when I swapped it out in my M249.
I think that I got the switch from UN company. You may want to see if the switch is available through McMaster Carr.
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The Classic Army switch is much better quality than the A&K switch when I swapped it out in my M249.
I think that I got the switch from UN company. You may want to see if the switch is available through McMaster Carr.
My A&K switch is holding up to my 11.1 3600 35c dump lipo. I don't know why you all are having failures? Check if any wire is pinched check the connection to the moter.
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Ya, I sent a PM to oldman about it so hopefully that is the source of the problem.
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I've had my M60 for about 8 months now, just emptied my 7th bag of BBs into the box mag (35,000 BBs total, about 31,000 through the pipe). The only troubles I've had are the bipod legs and part of the feed ramp assembly breaking from use of pot metal, and body wobble. The broken pieces do not hinder operation in any way. I shimmed the wobble with a strip of duct tape across the lower portion of the reciever and so far it's held, no wobble. When I first had it, it suddenly stopped working as well. The box mag would wind, but the gun would not fire. I sent it to Army Navy and had them fix it. I also had them put a blue Madbull bucking in it. They replaced the battery connector which had been ripped off in-game as well.
I usually run a mini 9.6 battery with it, and can empty a little more than a box mag on one battery if I'm lucky. I have tried a large battery, but that resulted in the connector being ripped off due to the battery sliding off the top of the box mag in game.
I am extremely pleased with this support weapon so far. It has the ability to sling plastic and keep heads down. I usually use 3-5 second bursts, but sometimes I have gone up to 10-15 seconds of constant firing with no problems. The MOSFET still works as well.
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Yes, that is what my problem is now. Box mag feeds/winds, but no fire. It's definitely something with the contacts.
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Spartan Importers can apparently get box magazines, I ordered two through ntrirish7 fledgling store and should have them in two weeks or so. Hopefully I can get back to testing the pig.
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Spartan Importers can apparently get box magazines, I ordered two through ntrirish7 fledgling store and should have them in two weeks or so. Hopefully I can get back to testing the pig.
Sounds awesome, I'll have to get my hands on a spare as well. Glad to see you finally have an opportunity to repair your 60.
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Is the M60 and MK43 model Bipods better than the M249? I hear they are.
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Is the M60 and MK43 model Bipods better than the M249? I hear they are.
Yes and no, they stay closed a lot better, but the mounting yoke is made of pot medal and is getting a reputation for failure. I tied mine closed to prevent damage, bipods are often overrated anyway.
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Well just an update: The m60 is back! the problem was the battery. After getting 2 new batteries from old man it fired again.
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I put about 14,000 rounds through my M60 at the Thanksgiving Day game and it purred through all 14,000 without any hiccups or complaints. Although I did run out of ammo at the most inconvienent times.
Now I need more BBs :(
Edit: That makes 45,000 BBs down the pipe so far. Still good to go. :D
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I had to stop and tighten the body screw during the game, I have also noticed that the pin that holds the feed ramp on works its way loose, this is noticeable by the box magazine flopping around just before it falls out and gets lost. I also had some issues with some of my batteries not having enough umph to turn the motor. This may have been caused by the cold however. I ran around 10000 BB through mine during the thanksgiving (biggish) game.
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When I removed my box mag after the game to clean it, I noticed that the feed tube inside the reciever that connects with the feed tube from the box mag came loose and now it kinda comes out of the reciever a bit. The inside nut holding it to the side of the reciever came loose and I don't know if there is a way to tighten it back up. I will try to post pics of what I'm talking about since it's hard to explain.
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I had to stop using mine for the same reason at the last LP game. Its not that hard to fix. I was actually planning to post about it but wanted a new camera but here is the preliminaries anyway.
First go to the auto parts store (or out to the jeep) and get a tube of Blue locktight, Absolutely every stinking screw on the replica is loose, now is a good as time as any to tighten them up and locktight anything is structural or important.
Now on to the gun, these are crappy pictures but they will get across the important parts.
Remove the box magazine.
Open the feed cover and leave it forward, put the feed tray forward too, I wrapped a bit of masking tape around these to help keep them from flopping around.
Hit the barrel release and pull forward, remember to disconnect the wires Set the barrel a side.
remove the 6 receiver screw (3 to a side) Pay attention to which went were some of them are different lengths I drew a diagram on a piece of paper and poked the screws through so they would not get lost and get reinstalled in the right location. Locktight these upon reassembly.
These are the screw hole I am talking about, locktight these.
Separate the halves and take care to unplug these wires TOO.
this cruddy picture shows what you should have left, It is fiddly but try to turn the nut on the inside of the body on, sometime alternating between the outer piece and the inner piece helps. It take time, go easy and it will come. Oh and I put a tiny amount of locktight on this too. I will readdress it if I ever have to pull the gearbox out, which should not be necessary to fix this issue.
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I am up to about 62,000 rounds through my M60 so far. Went through 4 bags of 4000 at LVP Sunday and started on my 5th. The cold really played Hell with my gun, the rate of fire slowed drastically and at times my accuracy degraded almost to the point of uselessness. But it survived the day, and some test firing I did indoors today indicates that it is back to its normal self. It just doesn't like the cold.
Now that I am well past the 50K mark I am beginning to wonder how much longer it will take before I need internal repairs. This is the most amount of BBs I've put through any airsoft gun, ever. My guess as of now is a little north of 100K until something big happens.
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Since this seems to be about general A&K M60s the MK43 is what I'm leaning towards but are these support weapons basicly the same save for some cosmetics, and whats all this about the battery wires being ripped. Frankly I'm a little worried should I still buy an A&K M60.
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Since this seems to be about general A&K M60s the MK43 is what I'm leaning towards but are these support weapons basicly the same save for some cosmetics, and whats all this about the battery wires being ripped. Frankly I'm a little worried should I still buy an A&K M60.
I wouldn't let that hold you back. The battery sits right on top of the box magazine, and is held on with a velcro strap. As long as you use a mini battery and keep the wires under control you'll be fine. Mine ripped because I used a large battery that put to much weight on the wires when it was dropped.
I like to take a length of OD duct tape and use it to corral the wires when I attach the battery. It helps reduce the probability that you will have a mishap like me.
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to try to get the damn nubbin in. once in, along with the Prometheus barrel it was great from there on. 
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