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Title: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 05, 2023, 08:03:29 PM
just been sent this magazine for testing.depending how it goes the guy is going to be producing them.at moment only in .22 calibre.up to yet can not fault it.looks much better and more professional than the other 3d printed ones, cycles nice to.
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: angrybear on July 06, 2023, 01:34:59 AM
Yep I've got one, it is quite a clever design, I love that you can add a couple of pellets so easy when you get down to the last one or two.
Only put 100 or so through it, but so far it's been flawless, I think I prefer it to the original design.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Daztilley on July 06, 2023, 05:29:30 AM
Looks to be a good design 👍
Well made too
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 06, 2023, 09:01:59 AM
yes he said he had sent a few out with good feed back ime impressed up to yet.
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Millingman on July 06, 2023, 09:07:38 AM
Where can I purchase one? I'm using the cheap 3d mags that can be a pain at times.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: anthony on July 06, 2023, 10:13:09 AM
i got 2 last week and they work great kev  ;)
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 06, 2023, 11:49:55 AM
Quote from: Millingman on July 06, 2023, 09:07:38 AMWhere can I purchase one? I'm using the cheap 3d mags that can be a pain at times.
don't think he is selling them yet m8,he wants to be confident that they are ok first,but can ask him
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: angrybear on July 06, 2023, 12:11:57 PM
He's a member on the R7OC & offered them for test & then cheap to members.
I think they did pop up on the bay, but one member reported an issue so he stopped selling immediately.

I think I've just replicated the issue, as "finger trouble" closing the bolt, which can cause an attempted double load,
but normal correct positive closing the bolt & mine is excellent.

The difference is only the centre pellet carrier rotates, both frame & clear cover are fixed.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Therapidman on July 06, 2023, 01:59:56 PM
I have one . Must of had 600 shots with it and it works brilliant.  Very smooth cycling very happy with it .
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: etiam viviens on July 06, 2023, 05:41:16 PM
Why is it so great does it have features that the others mags do not have.

I have Carm magazines in .20, .22, and .25 all work fine and are easier to load than the originals mags.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 06, 2023, 06:26:53 PM
yes I have the carm mags to and like you say they are great,but you now have to do a minimum order of around £150 to have them sent to the UK.
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: angrybear on July 06, 2023, 07:48:45 PM
Quote from: etiam viviens on July 06, 2023, 05:41:16 PMWhy is it so great does it have features that the others mags do not have.

I have Carm magazines in .20, .22, and .25 all work fine and are easier to load than the originals mags.


I've never used a Carm mag, but on these only the centre rotates, there's a big yellow dot that lines up with the white circle when empty, which is very obvious in use, the shape prevents pellets dropping straight through during loading, you can quickly add pellets as you shoot & there are multiple areas to grip & turn the rotor.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: etiam viviens on July 06, 2023, 08:16:13 PM
Quote from: KevG on July 06, 2023, 06:26:53 PMyes I have the carm mags to and like you say they are great,but you now have to do a minimum order of around £150 to have them sent to the UK.
kevG

Ok that sucks, I live in the Netherlands (not Holland) so no minimum order.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 06, 2023, 08:46:06 PM
Quote from: etiam viviens on July 06, 2023, 08:16:13 PM
Quote from: KevG on July 06, 2023, 06:26:53 PMyes I have the carm mags to and like you say they are great,but you now have to do a minimum order of around £150 to have them sent to the UK.
kevG

Ok that sucks, I live in the Netherlands (not Holland) so no minimum order.
yes it was fine and he would deliver small orders but since we left the EU mafia things changed,
😄
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Brooksy on July 06, 2023, 09:05:01 PM
I have two Carm magazines which were great until last week when the O ring went very stiff. This caused the pellet skirt to catch the O ring and pull it into the hole with the pellet, effectively jamming the pellet half way through the hole into the breech. I had to take the barrel off to push it back again.
I've ordered new O rings to see how it goes. Del Darko did tell me the size when I messaged him though.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on July 06, 2023, 11:04:28 PM
Quote from: Brooksy on July 06, 2023, 09:05:01 PMI have two Carm magazines which were great until last week when the O ring went very stiff. This caused the pellet skirt to catch the O ring and pull it into the hole with the pellet, effectively jamming the pellet half way through the hole into the breech. I had to take the barrel off to push it back again.
I've ordered new O rings to see how it goes. Del Darko did tell me the size when I messaged him though.
I stripped mine down a d slightly lubed the orings with moly 33.should make them last longer with a bit if luck.
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Dave74 on July 08, 2023, 06:06:04 AM
I managed to get one, been using it for 4/5 weeks now works perfect and will buy a couple when there available.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: kena on August 05, 2023, 05:35:56 PM
Any update on the magazines gents, I'd like a couple if available
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Millingman on August 05, 2023, 09:14:19 PM
I think there on ebay at the moment🤔 might be wrong thou.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195910753091?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uAcEVgI4Q3e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=LoHpzZqhSS-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KevG on August 06, 2023, 12:44:30 AM
Quote from: Millingman on August 05, 2023, 09:14:19 PMI think there on ebay at the moment🤔 might be wrong thou.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195910753091?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uAcEVgI4Q3e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=LoHpzZqhSS-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE
your correct m8,now on Ebay
kevG
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: CheshireSniper on August 06, 2023, 12:55:05 PM

 Might take a punt at one of these
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: KCE on August 06, 2023, 05:56:09 PM
I have seen these also at KevG this week they are made very well and feel very smooth only time will tell if they stand the test of time.

Regards kev.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Dr Fox on August 07, 2023, 11:11:34 AM
SMW engineering on eBay. I have had many bits from him in the past and always good quality. He has now got Rapid mags with 16 shot capacity. Anyone tried these if not I am about to buy.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Andycoup on August 07, 2023, 07:47:00 PM
I've got a few mags by SMW, they are excellent.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: angrybear on August 08, 2023, 01:17:10 AM
Where as I really don't like the SMW, the new design by "the Grid" are far superior.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Therapidman on August 09, 2023, 08:39:54 PM
Got a smw not keen on it pellets drop out ... got a 3d printed one of ebay but not the best . But the grind mags are brilliant very smooth and well made
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Millingman on August 11, 2023, 05:56:12 AM
Just received mag from the Grid man, quality.👍👍👍.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Daztilley on August 11, 2023, 06:55:57 AM
Looks a good design, might have to pick 1 up. Hopefully he starts doing them in the other calibres soon
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Brooksy on August 11, 2023, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: KevG on July 06, 2023, 11:04:28 PM
Quote from: Brooksy on July 06, 2023, 09:05:01 PMI have two Carm magazines which were great until last week when the O ring went very stiff. This caused the pellet skirt to catch the O ring and pull it into the hole with the pellet, effectively jamming the pellet half way through the hole into the breech. I had to take the barrel off to push it back again.
I've ordered new O rings to see how it goes. Del Darko did tell me the size when I messaged him though.
I stripped mine down a d slightly lubed the orings with moly 33.should make them last longer with a bit if luck.
kevG

Amendment. It wasn't the O ring. I stripped the mag down and found that the little mouldings had broken off that the O ring sits on and the ring was dropping into the pellet holes. It's scrap.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Dr Fox on August 16, 2023, 02:31:28 PM
There are no more on the bay for these. So where else are there quality mags for sale. The watchword here is build  quality!
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Blitzking on August 16, 2023, 09:32:19 PM
I've got one from TheGrid, nicely made mag
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: TheGrid on August 17, 2023, 07:09:42 AM
Quote from: Dr Fox on August 16, 2023, 02:31:28 PMThere are no more on the bay for these. So where else are there quality mags for sale. The watchword here is build  quality!

There will be a new batch of .22 added to eBay next week.
Title: Re: New type theoben magazine
Post by: Dr Fox on August 18, 2023, 07:55:44 PM
Got it, will keep an eye out thank you.