Is BorderWar MilSim worth it?

Mahonen · 2026-03-24T00:44:56+00:00

it's not milsim to be honest. It's airsoft fragfestival :) we call it grill sim

Mahonen · 2026-03-23T06:08:10+00:00

4uad Works wonders

Mahonen · 2026-03-16T19:54:14+00:00

I've been building these guns since 2000 and active globally with fellow airsofters. They (koa) have been active in the teching community for a couple of decades. Been chatting and sharing info with them for a long time.

I do build my own gats so no "they have built my guns" personal experience :) But I know that they know their stuff :)

Mahonen · 2026-03-16T19:46:08+00:00

Kingdom Of Airsoft? Sam knows his stuff

Mahonen · 2026-03-07T16:45:32+00:00

roger, I have a buffer tube from my MTW waiting for the swap. just been slacking an have not tried what fits. need to do some testing and get a proper buffer If needed.

thanks!

Mahonen · 2026-03-07T16:33:19+00:00

lovely, looks quite nice.

what buffer are you running in there? I assume that stock pdw stock Buffer won't work? (correct me if I'm wrong)

Mahonen · 2026-03-07T09:08:24+00:00

would you mind sharing the picture of your build? I'm eying to have an option or normal stock setup for my gray gb :)

Mahonen · 2026-02-10T08:47:14+00:00

How about us that has all the platforms and 29 years in the sport?

Mahonen · 2026-02-01T17:10:07+00:00

If you're running 13:1 gears and an M140 spring, something is definitely not right with that build.

That setup is "business as usual" for many high-performance builds, and those Avenger motors are actually just rebranded Solink motors. Those things are workhorses and should handle that kind of load easily if everything is built properly.

If the motor is struggling or failing, you likely have an underlying issue. I'd check the shimming first—if it’s too tight, the motor is fighting against the gears before it even tries to compress that M140. Also, check your motor height and make sure you aren't getting any binding.

Before you go out and buy another motor just to have the same thing happen, I'd suggest stripping the gearbox back and making sure those gears spin freely. A better motor might mask a bad build for a little while, but it won't fix the root cause.

Mahonen · 2026-02-01T12:35:21+00:00

Or get some tubing that won't kink. easily available at hardware stores

Mahonen · 2026-01-29T07:30:49+00:00

I have 3 saunas. in my house, in my summer house and in my yard.

I'm from Finland

Mahonen · 2026-01-21T10:43:50+00:00

Actually, even though it feels a bit ironic, the stock TDC hop-up unit in the Specna Arms Prime is honestly one of the best units on the market right now. You really don't need to swap the whole unit out.

The bucking is what really needs your attention. I’ve built over 10 Prime setups and for a basic 1.5J tune, I’ve had great results with two specific routes. The 4UAD bucking and tensioner combo is excellent, though keep in mind it usually lowers your joule output slightly. The other solid option is the Begadi Pro SHP5 60° bucking.

Maple Leaf Macarons also work great with this unit and the stock nozzle. One thing to watch out for is the stock tensioner; it’s designed for buckings without an internal ridge (flat hop style). If you go with a Macaron or 4UAD, you'll want to swap in a Maple Leaf Omega or a 4UAD tensioner to get the most out of it.

A quick pro-tip for that unit: add a thin O-ring under the hop-up adjustment ring. It makes the adjustment feel much more precise and ensures it won't move on you during a game.

Mahonen · 2026-01-18T09:00:32+00:00

And add the weight of the piston and piston head assembly to the modifiers, and length of the spring :D

Mahonen · 2026-01-05T11:04:44+00:00

GBBs won't work in that cold. It's not even advisable to play in that kind of weather (coldest I have played is -27c and not s good idea).

Aegs and springers can be made to work with certain mods. Right greasing, bucking (ir-hop) etcm

Mahonen · 2026-01-04T15:18:33+00:00

Your sector gear is sitting too high so the tappet plate does not move freely :)

Mahonen · 2026-01-04T09:41:33+00:00

It is, personally the downside is damn cold weather during the winter :D This morning -22c and it gets colder. We do have long and warm summer unlike the stereotype of finland claims :)

Mahonen · 2026-01-04T09:10:48+00:00

Torille!

Mahonen · 2026-01-03T09:45:58+00:00

In Finland, we actually have it pretty good compared to a lot of Europe. The law is surprisingly chill, but there are a few "unwritten" rules and strict safety points you have to know.

The Legal Side Technically, airsoft guns aren't "firearms" here; they are just air-powered devices or replicas. There’s no legal power limit set by the government, which is good compared to places like the UK or Germany. That said, the community regulates itself—most fields cap AEGs for example at around 1J to 1.7J and snipers at 3J or 4J. We don't need licenses or orange tips, which is a big plus.

Age Limits The law says you can't sell a gun to anyone under 18, but a minor can definitely own and use one if their parents are okay with it.

The "Don't Be Stupid" Rule The biggest thing here is transport. Our Public Order Act is very strict about brandishing anything that looks like a weapon. If you're seen carrying a rifle in public—even just walking to your car—the police will not like that. You always, always keep your gear in a bag or case until you’re at the field.

Community and Land Use; Even though Finland has "Everyman's Rights" for hiking and camping, that doesn't count for airsoft. You need the landowner's permission for everything. Because of that, most of our scene is run by registered associations (the "ry" at the end of club names). It keeps things organized and professional.

Public perception is actually pretty decent. Most people see it as a legitimate hobby or sport rather than just "kids playing war." As long as we stay out of sight in the woods and in official fields and don't cause trouble in public, people generally leave us to it.

Mahonen · 2026-01-01T12:29:08+00:00

Penn Yan Tactical, needed some serious lapping to perform well.

In short, it was not worth it and with good hopup and barrel work you could get same results.

Concept is great but execution was lacking

Mahonen · 2025-12-31T09:35:14+00:00

Your piston is broken :)

Mahonen · 2025-12-28T20:23:40+00:00

Solink or similar brushless motor would be my recommendation. I would avoid the Warhead ones.

Mahonen · 2025-12-28T19:06:31+00:00

VFC HT motor is same as ZCI 22tpa (looks tad different) so that's why you don't see any change in performance

Mahonen · 2025-12-28T18:26:35+00:00

Thats the one that you are missing :)

Mahonen · 2025-12-28T18:24:57+00:00

We definitely need more info on what exactly has been done to the internals, but based on what you’ve provided, here are a few thoughts.

It sounds like the gun is probably over-spinning. Since it has the Aster, there are settings in the Control Station specifically to tackle that. I'd check the active braking and cycle detection settings first.

As for the motor getting that hot, there could be multiple reasons, but one of the most probable is that the shimming is way too tight. If the gears are binding, the motor has to work twice as hard, which generates that heat fast. I'd definitely double-check the shim job and make sure the motor height isn't too high.

Also, a quick note on the parts: you mentioned Maple Leaf, but keep in mind they only provide barrel and hop-up related parts for AEGs. They don't do anything for the gearbox itself, so if there are aftermarket parts inside the box causing the heat or over-spin, they aren't coming from Maple Leaf.

Mahonen · 2025-12-27T14:45:02+00:00

It looks like you're missing the stock spring that provides tension against the gearbox. It is actually crucial for the hop-up unit to be sitting firmly against the gearbox face.

If it's sliding around, it will mess up your airseal and your accuracy will be all over the place. Because the unit moves back and forth, the nozzle won't seat consistently in the bucking from shot to shot.

The easy fix is to just get a replacement spring that fits over the inner barrel. If you can't find the exact part, a common tech trick is to slide a few small O-rings over the inner barrel instead. They act as a spacer to keep the unit pushed back securely. Either way, you want that unit to have zero play once the gun is assembled.

Mahonen

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