Got a brand new VM! Need a hopper.

Iconic Muffinman · 01-22-2011, 04:27 PM

I just got a hold of a brand new, in box, VM-68 Mag. I love this old gal to death, but I cant seem to find a hopper that looks quite right with it. Im using an indian springs hopper at the moment, but it seems to big for me, and doesnt feed correctly.

Is there any hopper that seems to look/work the best for these?

snaparen · 01-23-2011, 10:46 AM

you are useing a elbow right?

Iconic Muffinman · 01-23-2011, 08:46 PM

I am currently using an elbow, yes. id like to get it out of the mix though.

Has anyone ever tried to warp feed a vm?

I though about trying to mout a warp using the two front screws that attach the trigger guard.

Julien · 01-23-2011, 08:51 PM

warping a VM...

Now that would be beyond badass.

Plus VM's have so much kick that a warp would work great on them, with their motion sensor an all.

I say do it.

Iconic Muffinman · 01-23-2011, 08:59 PM

I have this image in my head of my mag, with a 9oz under barrel, 20oz on the back, and a warp on the left side like a box mag.

I think it would be sweet.

I am only worried that the warp may push past the "magic fingers" and lead to double feeds.

Jaan · 03-30-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Iconic Muffinman

Is there any hopper that seems to look/work the best for these?

When VM's were around you could get a VL 200 9volt Revolution hopper. Those old Revvys are what always look "right" to me. I never had problems feeding with my 9volt Revvy with the kick a VM has, so a 12v Revvy would feed great. Also, a camo neoprene cover for the Revvy looks right too.

b-cuzz · 03-30-2011, 08:45 PM

I'm going to be setting mine up with a q-loader, so I got a new block, a knurled aluminum feed tube, and a warp adapter, all from PTP a couple weeks ago. It would work for a warp, but it doesn't get me the angle I need for the q. I'll probably end up getting a piece of brass tubing bent so my profile isn't ridiculous, but it looks right for a warp.

Edit: NICE FIND ON A NEW VM!!!

EvilEd · 04-05-2011, 08:02 AM

I also must say the VL 200 9volt Revolution hopper is the best looking hopper I have seen on my Vm's. Just the right size add feeds great.

Giuseppe · 07-22-2011, 03:49 PM

This Indian Springs hopper holds about 125 balls and, to my eyes, suits the gun best:

Although, the Revvys do look good, too.

For scenarios or big games, I usually use this Proto Primo hopper:

It's gravity-fed, holds 200 balls, and features an internal shelf that's supposed to reduce pressure on balls waiting to enter the feed neck. It's advertised as feeding over eight balls per second and easily keeps up with the EXC's rate of fire. The shelf does make it a little more difficult to see how many shots you have left, though.

01-22-2011, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Iconic Muffinman Weapons Design Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middletown, PA	Got a brand new VM! Need a hopper. I just got a hold of a brand new, in box, VM-68 Mag. I love this old gal to death, but I cant seem to find a hopper that looks quite right with it. Im using an indian springs hopper at the moment, but it seems to big for me, and doesnt feed correctly. Is there any hopper that seems to look/work the best for these? __________________ My feedback! http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

01-23-2011, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Iconic Muffinman Weapons Design Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middletown, PA	I am currently using an elbow, yes. id like to get it out of the mix though. Has anyone ever tried to warp feed a vm? I though about trying to mout a warp using the two front screws that attach the trigger guard. __________________ My feedback! http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

01-23-2011, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Julien My "brother" Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada, Vancouver, B.C	warping a VM... Now that would be beyond badass. Plus VM's have so much kick that a warp would work great on them, with their motion sensor an all. I say do it. __________________ willing to trade for everything : http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=22872 The epic paintball saga : http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/r...ml#post2335970

01-23-2011, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Iconic Muffinman Weapons Design Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middletown, PA	I have this image in my head of my mag, with a 9oz under barrel, 20oz on the back, and a warp on the left side like a box mag. I think it would be sweet. I am only worried that the warp may push past the "magic fingers" and lead to double feeds. __________________ My feedback! http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

03-30-2011, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
b-cuzz MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nevada, Missouri	I'm going to be setting mine up with a q-loader, so I got a new block, a knurled aluminum feed tube, and a warp adapter, all from PTP a couple weeks ago. It would work for a warp, but it doesn't get me the angle I need for the q. I'll probably end up getting a piece of brass tubing bent so my profile isn't ridiculous, but it looks right for a warp. Edit: NICE FIND ON A NEW VM!!! __________________ Worm 4 insists it's personal. "Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt". -William Shakespeare My feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html My weapons: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/...rsenal&cat=500

04-05-2011, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
EvilEd Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007	I also must say the VL 200 9volt Revolution hopper is the best looking hopper I have seen on my Vm's. Just the right size add feeds great.

07-22-2011, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Giuseppe Back in the woods! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rock City, TN	This Indian Springs hopper holds about 125 balls and, to my eyes, suits the gun best: Although, the Revvys do look good, too. For scenarios or big games, I usually use this Proto Primo hopper: It's gravity-fed, holds 200 balls, and features an internal shelf that's supposed to reduce pressure on balls waiting to enter the feed neck. It's advertised as feeding over eight balls per second and easily keeps up with the EXC's rate of fire. The shelf does make it a little more difficult to see how many shots you have left, though.

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