Missfeeding issues

Sniper Steve · June 26th, 2005, 19:32

Lately my TM M16 has been having feeding issues. It fires okay for a bit then it I stop shoots then if I take out the mag and put it back in or wind up my high cap it shoots again sometimes one or two shoots or whole mags. I do not think it is the tappet plate but I noticed that the hop-up sleeve is damaged. The peice that touches the barrel edge and hop-up to make a smooth edge is damaged. Could this be the problem?

666 · June 26th, 2005, 21:23

Yes, that probably is the problem. Guns usually have problems with feeding if hopup sleeve gets chewed up over time.

Sniper Steve · June 26th, 2005, 23:55

Okay thanks at least it's nothing serious. I'm ordering one soon anyways.

Sniper Steve · July 13th, 2005, 19:17

Well I finally got my hop-up sleeve in and I installed it and it is still having feeding issues as described above and I have no clue what could be wrong. Also is it possible that I installed the peice wrong and is there a way to check if the tappet plate is broken without taking apart the mech box?

Sniper Steve · July 13th, 2005, 23:56

I just noticed that it shoots fine upside down and rarely shoots right side up.

Duckman · July 14th, 2005, 01:21

what bb's are you using? maybe you have a bad batch of ammo.

Suspect187 · July 14th, 2005, 02:01

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Originally Posted by Sniper Steve

I just noticed that it shoots fine upside down and rarely shoots right side up.

could it be the spring in your mag is messed up or weak?

siufay · July 14th, 2005, 02:34

then its ur mag catch..ur mag catch might get worned out and it sits lower then it should...there fore bbs dont get loaded up properly..

siufay · July 14th, 2005, 02:35

mag spring being weak can also be a reason..

Suspect187 · July 14th, 2005, 02:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by siufay

mag spring being weak can also be a reason..

exactly what i said. Oh and there is an edit button ;-)

siufay · July 14th, 2005, 03:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suspect187

Quote:

Originally Posted by siufay

mag spring being weak can also be a reason..

exactly what i said. Oh and there is an edit button ;-)

i think i've been here long enough and have made enough post to know there is a edit button..

Sniper Steve · July 14th, 2005, 10:03

I was using TM 0.2 bb's and Perfect bb's 0.2.

Sniper Steve · July 14th, 2005, 12:29

Could someone give me a list of possible things that cause feeding problems and does anyone know of any airsmiths in the Thunder Bay ON area.

666 · July 14th, 2005, 13:41

To check mag catch issue try firing the gun in normal possition while pushing mag up with your hand. Try more than one mag if possible. See if there is any difference.
Also, it's a good idea to have your mags lubed with silicon oil. You never know...

Sniper Steve · July 14th, 2005, 15:09

Is it possible that the piston is sucking air in instead of pushing it out because I put my finger on the thing that the air is pushed through and it felt like it was sucking. I hope I can figure out what is wrong with it.

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June 26th, 2005, 19:32	#1
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	Missfeeding issues Lately my TM M16 has been having feeding issues. It fires okay for a bit then it I stop shoots then if I take out the mag and put it back in or wind up my high cap it shoots again sometimes one or two shoots or whole mags. I do not think it is the tappet plate but I noticed that the hop-up sleeve is damaged. The peice that touches the barrel edge and hop-up to make a smooth edge is damaged. Could this be the problem?

June 26th, 2005, 21:23	#2
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Yes, that probably is the problem. Guns usually have problems with feeding if hopup sleeve gets chewed up over time. __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

July 14th, 2005, 02:34	#8
siufay Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver	then its ur mag catch..ur mag catch might get worned out and it sits lower then it should...there fore bbs dont get loaded up properly.. __________________ Believe it or not...I'm the girl in my avatar...

June 26th, 2005, 23:55	#3
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	Okay thanks at least it's nothing serious. I'm ordering one soon anyways.

July 13th, 2005, 19:17	#4
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	Well I finally got my hop-up sleeve in and I installed it and it is still having feeding issues as described above and I have no clue what could be wrong. Also is it possible that I installed the peice wrong and is there a way to check if the tappet plate is broken without taking apart the mech box?

July 13th, 2005, 23:56	#5
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	I just noticed that it shoots fine upside down and rarely shoots right side up.

July 14th, 2005, 01:21	#6
Duckman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: toronto	what bb's are you using? maybe you have a bad batch of ammo.

July 14th, 2005, 02:35	#9
siufay Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver	mag spring being weak can also be a reason.. __________________ Believe it or not...I'm the girl in my avatar...

July 14th, 2005, 10:03	#12
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	I was using TM 0.2 bb's and Perfect bb's 0.2.

July 14th, 2005, 12:29	#13
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	Could someone give me a list of possible things that cause feeding problems and does anyone know of any airsmiths in the Thunder Bay ON area.

July 14th, 2005, 13:41	#14
666 Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto, Ontario	To check mag catch issue try firing the gun in normal possition while pushing mag up with your hand. Try more than one mag if possible. See if there is any difference. Also, it's a good idea to have your mags lubed with silicon oil. You never know... __________________ Op Woodsman. Biggest WW2 event in Ontario.

July 14th, 2005, 15:09	#15
Sniper Steve Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gagetown	Is it possible that the piston is sucking air in instead of pushing it out because I put my finger on the thing that the air is pushed through and it felt like it was sucking. I hope I can figure out what is wrong with it.

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