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Post by YoYo-Pete on Aug 29, 2012 9:05:47 GMT -5
Yeah.. I need new boots anyway, so am expecting to get around a $150 pair once I figure out which ones are best for me. Honestly was looking at a nike special field boot as I hear it's real light and comphy.
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Post by snafu on Aug 29, 2012 9:16:28 GMT -5
A few people(myself included) have gone the other route and use quality hiking boots. They are lighter and more comfy than even the best combat boots in my opinion.
I see a lot of guys run merrels but I prefer Keens.
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Edit. Before anyone calls me out on what I just said.. I have no experience with the super high end brands of combat boots like Danner or Rocky. I'm sure those may exceed the quality of the brands I mentioned, they are obviously however way above his $150 budget.
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Aug 29, 2012 10:20:09 GMT -5
The nike ones came recommended from an Army ranger on what boots are good for ranger school. But as with everything, I'm always looking for the best bang for the buck.
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Post by Deaf_intheleft on Aug 29, 2012 14:42:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! If you're planning on running midcaps, you're going to need something to carry them. If you're just planning on carrying magazines and a few odds and ends, I'd suggest getting a chest rig. You don't need a full on plate carrier for starters. Can't go wrong with Eagle Industries: www.optactical.com/noname34.html
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Post by Sniper Wolf on Aug 29, 2012 14:43:14 GMT -5
As far as boots go, I'm usually a hiking boots kind of guy. But I also have this inner wannabe SEAL that sees a creek/ riverbed or a pond not as an obstacle, but as a viable angle of approach. Waterproof boots are a godsend. Now granted, submerge them all the way and you may as well be walking with buckets on your feet, but they're easily emptied. ;D As far as brands go, I love my Belleville's. Found em at my uncle's military surplus shop, theyre waterproof, breathable, and super comfortable. I couldnt recommend them more. But different strokes for different folks, I suppose
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Post by Tank on Aug 29, 2012 15:34:33 GMT -5
If you shop around, and wait for some deals, you can get a pair of Bates boots for less than your price tag. I have never had a more comfortable, waterproof, and light weight boot. I believe mine are the GX-8's. Wear that with a wool sock and your all set. I know what your probably thinking, yes when you are wearing gore-tex boots, you want to wear wool socks. Even in the summer. The wool sock wicks away the moisture and sends it out the gore-tex. I've stood in 5" of water and had dry feet the whole time.
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Post by helmet on Aug 29, 2012 21:09:42 GMT -5
Welcome to the site! Where about in Ypsi do you live (general area)? I'm just south of St. Joe Mercy Hospital on Golfside. Great choice for a gun, the VFC 416 has had great reviews and is one hell of a machine! As far as camo goes, it honestly really doesn't matter unless you're going to a bigger game where they require a certain type for either Tan or Green sides. I mean honestly, get whatever you want you think looks cool (that's what 1/2 of this hobby/sport is anyway) because I've seen people wearing bright blue and neon green clothing able to sneak around brush/trees and flank a team and for indoor it doesn't matter at all. For boots I bought myself a pair of black, military-spec, waterproof Magnums and they work like a charm. I'm thinking of getting a tan pair from: www.harrysarmysurplus.net/desert-boots.htmlThey have a ton of choices ranging from $40-$300 for whatever you may want/need.
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Post by Sniper Wolf on Aug 30, 2012 1:01:52 GMT -5
I've seen people wearing bright blue and neon green clothing able to sneak around brush/trees and flank a team and for indoor it doesn't matter at all. True story. A friend of mine once wore a neon purple camo halter top and bright yellow camo booty shorts. T'was hilarious, but it didn't end well for him Back on topic, a lot of people are recommending mid caps, but one thing to bear in mind is they will require some breaking in. Personally, I like to sprinkle a little graphite powder in the feeding tube as a dry lubricant. Unlike oils, it wont gunk up with dust and dirt (a problem I've run into in the past) and it's both cheap and readily available (about $2-3 at your local hobby shop and the tube ought to get you through about a dozen mags or so). Personally, I like Echo 1 magazines, in particular the Dogs of War line. Theyre a pain in the ass to find in the box set, but the folks at Blowback Armory were able to get a box for me. I've experimented with the Mag brand, Kings Arms, and the cheapo Pmags (the beta project 75 round ones, not the nice Magpul ones that are about 120 rounds each), each of them wouldn't feed in my Combat Machine (the CM magwells are a little weird), but The E1 Dogs mags worked flawlessly. I'm not expressly familiar with the magazine compatibility with the VFC (I'd assume they'd work), but it may save you a lot of headaches to do some digging around online and find out what magazines will work best in your chosen weapon. Food for thought.
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Aug 30, 2012 8:01:41 GMT -5
Welcome to the site! Where about in Ypsi do you live (general area)? I'm just south of St. Joe Mercy Hospital on Golfside. My girl works at St. Joe's (I work for U of M out at Dom Farms. Live on Ballard which is close to downtown. Personally, I like to sprinkle a little graphite powder in the feeding tube as a dry lubricant. Unlike oils, it wont gunk up with dust and dirt (a problem I've run into in the past) and it's both cheap and readily available (about $2-3 at your local hobby shop and the tube ought to get you through about a dozen mags or so) Thanks Sniper... The graphite is a great tip that may not have readilly come to mind. Will get some for sure. I've still not decided on mags. Going to narrow that down today. Will check those out. Man I'm getting really hype!!
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Post by Da Vinci - Да Винчи on Aug 30, 2012 9:25:31 GMT -5
The largest reason I find myself not using high-caps is not for realism, it's the fact that when I run, I turn into a giant maracca. That really bugs me, so I stick with 5 King Arms 120 rounders and 3 Beta project E-mags that run surprisingly well in my kay-dubya-ay. I'd imagine in environments where sound isn't much a matter, like indoor CQB games, you could use high caps without that much a penalty, but I just don't like them for field.
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Post by Dallas on Aug 30, 2012 10:37:05 GMT -5
I've experimented with the Mag brand, Kings Arms, and the cheapo Pmags (the beta project 75 round ones, not the nice Magpul ones that are about 120 rounds each), each of them wouldn't feed in my Combat Machine (the CM magwells are a little weird)... That's funny, because my Beta Project PMags work like a charm in mine and King Arms have never caused me any problems. It's an ASGI G4-A3, but that's the same magwell as a stock Combat Machine. I'll have to do some investigation into this.
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Aug 30, 2012 12:05:25 GMT -5
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Post by Knief on Aug 30, 2012 12:50:48 GMT -5
BBs are solid. I use Airsoft Elites from time to time and .25s should be fine for you.
I'm under the impression that PTS PMAGs don't fit in the VFC 416, but I've never tried so I can't verify for sure. Perhaps Knife or another owner can come by and clear it up for us.
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Post by YoYo-Pete on Aug 30, 2012 14:11:51 GMT -5
Confirmed... They do not fit well. There might be some tabs to trim to make it fit well, but screw that. Going to find another brand. I liked the texture on those but it's whatever. Thanks Knief. I guess I'll go with actual VFC mid cap mags as they are made by VFC specifically for VFC guns?
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Post by Knief on Aug 30, 2012 14:13:33 GMT -5
For what it's worth, I use MAG brand midcaps and they feed great.
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