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How to Mod a Nerf Gun

Spring Guns

Okay, so if you plan on modding your Nerf gun, you need to take it apart first, obviously. After the gun is disassembled, you’re going to want to locate the plunger and plunger tube. The plunger is the device that actually pushes the air into the plunger tube, which feeds it to the dart and propels it forward. Next you need to find the spring. The location will differ between reverse plunger and direct plunger guns. In direct plungers, the spring is located on the plunger tube. You need to unscrew the plunger head to get to it. In reverse plungers, the spring is much easier to get to. It’s right behind the plunger.

Now once you have your spring, you have three options. The first is to leave it as is. The second option is to stretch the spring, but this is not recommended, as after using the blaster for a while, the spring goes back to the way it was, or can even get weaker. The third, and probably best option, is to add/replace the spring. However, you don’t want the spring to be too powerful, otherwise your gun could break. Next up is air restrictor(AR) removal. As the name suggests, the AR limits the amount of air that actually gets to the dart. Some Nerf guns, such as the Maverick, have multiple air restrictors.

How you actually get to the AR(s) varies from gun to gun. In some guns, such as the Nitefinder or Maverick, you can simply take away a few parts to get to them, and then take them out. Others, like the Recon or the Raider, require several steps to access them. The universal components to the AR are a spring and a plastic circle with usually three prongs. You can just throw these away. Another thing to do to the Nerf gun is to plug up the air release hole. I’m not sure if this applies to all blasters or not. This is generally located by where the air is released. It’s just a hole in the plastic that limits how much of the air actually gets to the dart. There are more advanced mods, such as barrel replacement and integrations, but I won’t get into those right now.

Air Guns

Modding air guns is a little different than modding spring guns. Again, you’ll want to first take the gun apart. Then, you’re going to want to locate the air bladder. The air bladder is what stores the air that the gun uses to propel the darts forward. Once you’ve found that, there are several things you can do. The first is to sand/cut down the over-pressure release valve(OPV). The OPV is a usually a rod on the opposite end of the bladder with the pump. It releases air if too much is pumped into it. Now when you sand/cut it down, you should leave a little bit so that the air bladder doesn’t explode on you. The second thing that you can do is remove the cover. This is not universal to all air blasters, but some, such as the Magstrike, have one. This pretty much limits how big the bladder can get, thus limiting the amount of air that can be stored.

You can just remove it and throw it away. Another thing to do to the gun is to plug up the air release hole. I’m not sure if this applies to all blasters or not. This is generally located by where the air is released. It’s just a hole in the plastic that limits how much of the air actually gets to the dart. Air powered guns generally don’t have ARs, but some still do have an air limiting system. A great example of this is the Titan. You can see a grate like structure at the end of the barrel. You can just drill this out. Others, such as the Magstrike, have pegs. In this case, the pegs are in the clip. You can drill these out, or you can cut them out. I really don’t care what you do. Again, like spring guns, there are more complex mods, but I won’t write about those right now.

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Pellet Gun Hunting – Gun and Ammo Guide

If you’re thinking about hunting with a pellet gun, there are a few guidelines to follow to make sure you do it effectively and humanely. Choosing the right gun, ammo, scope, and using best practices are all important factors. However, the first consideration is what game you should and should not hunt with a pellet gun. This article is intended as a quick guide to hunting with an air gun.

The Game

First and foremost, understand that only small game should be sought when pellet gun hunting. Even the most powerful air guns do not impart enough destructive force to ensure clean kills when hunting larger animals. Stick to small pests (field mice, squirrels, rats). Nothing larger than an average-sized raccoon should be shot with a pellet gun, and then only when the distance is such that accuracy is assured and with the proper caliber gun and ammunition.

Pellet Gun & Ammo Choices

In general, .22 caliber guns and pellets are preferable when hunting small game with a pellet gun. A common misconception is that the smaller caliber guns (.177 and .20) produce higher pellet velocities and are therefore better for hunting. Actually, it’s more about internal damage force than penetration force. In other words, you want to strike the animal with a projectile that will disperse more killing force after impact. That means using the heavier and thicker .22 caliber. The smaller calibers risk passing through the animal without causing sufficient internal damage to kill it cleanly (or at all).

This is not to say you should not use a .177 or .20 caliber pellet gun for hunting. If your target is very close and you can easily take a head shot, any caliber will work as well as another. But this is not often the case when hunting small game. If you do choose to hunt with a smaller caliber, you can improve the odds of a clean kill by choosing heavier hollow point hunting pellets. Hollow points are designed to blossom open and tumble after impact, which creates more devastation inside your prey. They are the best choice for hunting with pellet guns, regardless of the caliber gun you use.

Muzzle Velocity

With pellet guns, speed is measured in feet per second (fps) and listed as muzzle velocity. When hunting small game with a .177 caliber air gun, it’s best to use one that produces at least 1,000 fps muzzle velocity. This high speed, coupled with heavier hollow point pellets, gives you the best chance to make a clean kill each and every time you hit your target.

However, if you make a poor pellet choice, this higher muzzle velocity can actually work against you. For example, pointed pellets are a bad idea when hunting with air guns, especially at close range. Absent a head shot, you run a real risk of having the pellet pass cleanly through the animal without inflicting mortal damage. It’s inhumane to merely maim, after all. Always use the best ammo for the purpose at hand to see that the job gets done quickly and thoroughly.

Scopes

If your game will be up in the trees or farther out than about 15 yards, using a scope on your pellet gun is a smart idea. Most pellet rifles have scope mounts included that a wide variety of scopes will fit into easily. Once you know your particular gun’s tendencies at various distances, a scope can really help you hit game exactly where you want the pellet to strike.

Pellet gun hunting is fun and a good way to teach young shooters how to safely handle and respect the power of a gun. As long as you’re careful about choosing the game you hunt and the type of air gun and pellets you use, this type of hunting can be rewarding and a nice way to spend a weekend afternoon.

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