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Date Posted: 01:04:49 05/09/03 Fri
Author: Mav
Author Host/IP: 67.227.5.189
Subject: Re: Anyone interested in a Delrin bolt??
In reply to: Raffi 's message, "Re: Anyone interested in a Delrin bolt??" on 23:22:04 05/08/03 Thu

A Delrin bolt would replace the stock bolt (that large cylinder that keeps chopping your paint in your main-upper chamber) ;)

Delrin is a *low* weight, friction free plastic polymer.

It's strong but instead of bending it breaks (sort of fractures). I've worked with it before however (and unfortunately) I don't have any real experience machining it etc.

Two things I've been meaning to post about the use of Delrin in paintball applications-

1. From what I hear paintball oils degrades the strength of Delrin, that's why we don't see it too often.
2. AGD Produced Delrin sleeved bolts for it's automag line (they were lighter etc.) however they had problems with the tips fracturing and removing themselves from the bolt. Be sure and manufacture plenty of strength into these puppies!

Just FYI folks-

A delrin bolt (if lighter than the original stock bolt) will lead to lower recock force (and therefore higher accuracy etc) chances are it will also lower operating pressure etc. (less weight=less force necessary to move the parts). Frictionless will also lead to smoother operation etc.

In addition a lighter bolt can also lead to lightened strikers (higher rates of fire) etc.

So there's plenty of possibilities for this product.

Mav

P.S. Put me down for a beta version, I have an F4 I'd love to test it on!

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