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We downloaded the following free target from Evike's web site. This target has inches markings. But Evike provided a raster (JPG) image, not a vector file. Therefore, when we printed the image on our laser printer, the target wasn't to scale. However, the 7" mark was practically exactly 7 centimeters on our print out. Therefore, it provides a good relative measurement.
This target worked so well in our previous tests, we have been using it ever since.
For this test, we used an APS ASR106 Mini Patriot M4. The APS ASR106 Mini Patriot M4 comes with a 175mm steel inner barrel. It is a 6.04mm tightbore, based on APS specifications. This inner barrel is mounted in a Bravo metal hop-up unit. The hop-up unit has been adjusted to be accurate and precise out to over 30 feet in an outdoor environment. Bravo Airsoft M4/M16 Metal Hop Up Chamber Review. Story behind our possession of this airsoft gun: Evike Bone Yard: APS ASR106 Mini Patriot M4.
In order to be as accurate and as precise as possible, we used a red dot sight into this test. The red dot sight is a Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical 4 Reticle Sight JH400 that is zero in at over 30 feet in an outdoor environment. It is mounted onto the Mini Patriot upper receiver. Ultimate Arms Gear Tactical 4 Reticle Sight JH400 Review
The APS ASR106 Mini Patriot M4 supports semi-auto and full-auto mode. It does not support three shot burst. However, due to a mechanical failure in its trigger post, we fixed the problem (see our "Fixing Your AEG Broken Trigger Post" article) and installed the Burst Wizard King Kong Super 2 to provide semi-auto, three shot burst, and full-auto control. The Burst Wizard King Kong Super 2 is a critical component in this test and we use it to test all three firing modes. Burst Wizard King Kong Super 2 Review
We used the Asia Electronic Guns M4/M16 High Cap Magazine. This magazine feeds 12 rounds on a full wind, so it's perfect for this test. Asia Electronic Guns M4/M16 High Cap Magazine Review
We used Angel Custom Professional Grade 6MM Airsoft BB (0.20 g) in this test. 0.2 grams is the most common weight BB's. In an indoor controlled environment, BB weight should make very little difference in the outcome of this test. Angel Custom Professional Grade 6mm Airsoft BB (0.2g) Review
The controlled environment is a dim garage to eliminate external atmosphere factors. The target trap is located 20 feet from the shooter. The shooter will hand-hold the shots to simulate real combat situation versus using a gun vise. 12-rounds will be fired into the target trap in semi-automatic, 3 shot burst, and full-auto mode. The shooter is free to take as much time as possible (within reason) to make accurate shots in the semi-auto mode. The shooter is free to take as much time as possible (within reason) to make accurate shots with four trigger pulls in 3-shot burst mode for a total of 12 rounds. The shooter will shoot all 12 round in one trigger pull in full-auto mode. Aim is performed with a single eye open (in order to reduce error) with the red dot directly on the center of the target (no manual adjustment of the shot is allowed). The red dot brightness is set to 1 in order to keep the MOA as small as possible, but highly visible this dim environment.