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What does an R-hop do?
An R-Hop is a small patch of rubber that sits in the cut-out window of the inner barrel. It slightly protrudes into the barrel in order to apply friction to the BB when it passes. This causes backspin.
What does hop up do on an airsoft gun?
Hop-up is the backspin put on airsoft pellets and BBs to increase their range via the Magnus effect. This causes the plastic pellet to fall less over a given distance than it would without the spin applied, extending the effective range of the weapon without increasing velocity.
How long does an R hop last?
It is easy to install, and very flexible. However, the downside is it does eventually wear out. To fully exhaust a bucking could take anywhere from 50k-100k rounds, depending on your set up. The R-hop is very similar to the Flat Hop.
What is a hop-up on an airsoft gun?
Most Airsoft replica’s has an one piece hop-up. An one piece hop-up means that the end of where the bb’s are going to feed from the magazine and the part where where it turn an go down the barrel is all one piece. Most M4 and M16 Airsoft replica’s has a one piece hop-up. Some brands like KWA utilize a two-piece hop-up.
Should I use R-hop or flat hop?
R-hop shouldbe better. You have to flat hop first in order to install r-hop anyway and r-hop is 100\% reversible (simply throw some acetone at the installed patch and then pull it out), so worst case scenario is that you’re stuck with a flat hop. 12 Share ReportSave
What is a hop-up on an M4 airsoft replica?
Most M4 and M16 Airsoft replica’s has a one piece hop-up. Some brands like KWA utilize a two-piece hop-up. You recognize a two-piece hop-up when the part that feed the magazine with bb’s stay attached to the lower receiver.
What is the difference between R-Hops and BB hops?
Main difference is that R-Hops are curved so there is more surface area in contact with the BB. Here’s a picture that should help: http://i.imgur.com/YQkKs9Y.png