The progress of the larger Impact magazines has been on my radar for a while now. But I’m finally getting to the point where I can finally feel comfortable with sharing some of my work. As I develop my library of different airgun magazine design.
Currently, the prototypes are a product built from a combination of CNC machining and 3D printing. The magazine is similar to a traditional design. Using the rotating wheel. Avoiding the belt system with all of its weaknesses.
My goal was to create a new magazine that would be a game changer for 100 yard competitions. Creating a magazine that had the ability to allow the shooter to shoot siders. While still having enough pellets in the magazine to complete the 25 score card with one magazine. I know that was a lofty goal. I felt the bare minimum for the goal was 30 pellets. Allowing five siders, and 25 follow up shots. It was difficult to design the magazine. While meeting this goal and still fitting into the factory breach without modifying it.
I avoided using the belt system with its clumsy design, that is inherent to jamming and sticking. My goal here is, not to be a magazine for everyone. More for the shooter that expects the best. Someone who wants count on the product to work as expected.
I considered a full 3D printed product at a minimum price tag. But honestly, I feel it needs the high tolerances that only CNC machining can offer. To give repeatability and reliability needed for a $2500 gun with a $3000 scope, which you are relying upon for your best performance.
This magazine was designed for competitive shooters. The kind of person who need large shoot counts while tuning and completing. Places where being distracted cost you points. Allowing you stay focused on your goals. Whether it’s getting the best tune or it’s the finals when $20000 on the line.
Currently, I’m working with 5 different people who are testing the beta model. As there feed back comes in, I might have to make some changes. Time will only tell when I can make my design available for you. Other calibers will follow up with the success of the .30 magazines.
These pictures are of the beta versions. Expect the production model to be updated in a full machined version of aluminum and Delron.
Currently, the prototypes are a product built from a combination of CNC machining and 3D printing. The magazine is similar to a traditional design. Using the rotating wheel. Avoiding the belt system with all of its weaknesses.
My goal was to create a new magazine that would be a game changer for 100 yard competitions. Creating a magazine that had the ability to allow the shooter to shoot siders. While still having enough pellets in the magazine to complete the 25 score card with one magazine. I know that was a lofty goal. I felt the bare minimum for the goal was 30 pellets. Allowing five siders, and 25 follow up shots. It was difficult to design the magazine. While meeting this goal and still fitting into the factory breach without modifying it.
I avoided using the belt system with its clumsy design, that is inherent to jamming and sticking. My goal here is, not to be a magazine for everyone. More for the shooter that expects the best. Someone who wants count on the product to work as expected.
I considered a full 3D printed product at a minimum price tag. But honestly, I feel it needs the high tolerances that only CNC machining can offer. To give repeatability and reliability needed for a $2500 gun with a $3000 scope, which you are relying upon for your best performance.
This magazine was designed for competitive shooters. The kind of person who need large shoot counts while tuning and completing. Places where being distracted cost you points. Allowing you stay focused on your goals. Whether it’s getting the best tune or it’s the finals when $20000 on the line.
Currently, I’m working with 5 different people who are testing the beta model. As there feed back comes in, I might have to make some changes. Time will only tell when I can make my design available for you. Other calibers will follow up with the success of the .30 magazines.
These pictures are of the beta versions. Expect the production model to be updated in a full machined version of aluminum and Delron.
