M16 hicap mag winding problem

MSLTRE · November 24th, 2011, 15:42

I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge of technical terms - I will explain the best I can.

When the magazine is wound, the wheel that feeds the bb's won't turn directly with the gear to wind it. After the coil has been turned enough so that the pressure on the feeding wheel is great, the feeding wheel will suddenly "break loose" and spin extremely quickly. Therefore, the bb's are fed up in a series of jerks.
After taking apart the mag and examining it, I couldn't find anything that would be blocking the feeding wheel or causing it to experience friction. I did notice that the coil of metal seems to have lost much of its resistance (which is totally expected given the way I've been winding my mag for the past few months).
I was wondering if a possible fix would be to cut off a few inches from the metal coil that turns the feeding wheel (given that it seems to be weakened, and the coiled part would not be)? Or maybe somebody has another idea?

Thanks!

Styrak · November 24th, 2011, 16:31

Buy a new one, or buy midcaps perhaps?
One hicap is cheap. A bunch of midcaps is more expensive, but better.

MSLTRE · November 24th, 2011, 17:39

It's a 45$ mag, not much, but being pretty stripped of cash I'd definitely prefer to fix it, especially as there is no huge obvious problem.

kalnaren · November 24th, 2011, 18:11

What kind of gun is it for?

MSLTRE · November 24th, 2011, 19:19

G&g m16 a3 max

kalnaren · November 24th, 2011, 19:31

M16 mags are cheap, and hicaps cause herpes:

http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...roducts_id=453

lurkingknight · November 25th, 2011, 11:26

there are replacement springs... but then again they can cost as much as a new highcap sometimes.

you can try carefully uncoiling the ribbon spring to stretch it out and recoil and repack it, that's helped on my p90 highcaps, but they still suck balls.

Crunchmeister · November 25th, 2011, 11:54

There's a reason no one uses high cap mags. Just ditch the high cap and get a bunch of mid / low caps instead. Much more reliable.

kalnaren · November 25th, 2011, 13:10

Unfortunately a lot of people still use hi-caps. It's one of the main reasons I barely play anymore.. I got tired of going to games where 60% of the players had support weapons.

lurkingknight · November 25th, 2011, 22:17

I like going to games with players who haven't forgotten how to have fun.

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November 24th, 2011, 15:42	#1
MSLTRE Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary, AB	M16 hicap mag winding problem I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge of technical terms - I will explain the best I can. When the magazine is wound, the wheel that feeds the bb's won't turn directly with the gear to wind it. After the coil has been turned enough so that the pressure on the feeding wheel is great, the feeding wheel will suddenly "break loose" and spin extremely quickly. Therefore, the bb's are fed up in a series of jerks. After taking apart the mag and examining it, I couldn't find anything that would be blocking the feeding wheel or causing it to experience friction. I did notice that the coil of metal seems to have lost much of its resistance (which is totally expected given the way I've been winding my mag for the past few months). I was wondering if a possible fix would be to cut off a few inches from the metal coil that turns the feeding wheel (given that it seems to be weakened, and the coiled part would not be)? Or maybe somebody has another idea? Thanks!

November 24th, 2011, 16:31	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Buy a new one, or buy midcaps perhaps? One hicap is cheap. A bunch of midcaps is more expensive, but better. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

November 25th, 2011, 11:54	#8
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	There's a reason no one uses high cap mags. Just ditch the high cap and get a bunch of mid / low caps instead. Much more reliable. __________________

November 24th, 2011, 17:39	#3
MSLTRE Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary, AB	It's a 45$ mag, not much, but being pretty stripped of cash I'd definitely prefer to fix it, especially as there is no huge obvious problem.

November 24th, 2011, 19:19	#5
MSLTRE Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Calgary, AB	G&g m16 a3 max

November 25th, 2011, 11:26	#7
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	there are replacement springs... but then again they can cost as much as a new highcap sometimes. you can try carefully uncoiling the ribbon spring to stretch it out and recoil and repack it, that's helped on my p90 highcaps, but they still suck balls.

November 25th, 2011, 22:17	#10
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I like going to games with players who haven't forgotten how to have fun.

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