Tokyo Marui AKM GBBR - Range update and some lessons I've learned from actually running it (Airsoft)

just an update on the range of the TM AKM GBBR and a few lessons I've learned from actually running the AKM with multiple mags and a sling.
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[@user-or9fm8ut4m]

my TM AKM arrived a few days ago, and I dare say that it's the best gbbr I've ever used out of the box. everything is perfect from performance to cosmetics--even the price is affordable. I'm starting to really like it and hope more upgrade parts will come out soon.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Me too, I'm hoping for a full travel kit to come out soon!!

[@xlhsxl8844]

저는 ak류가 하나도 없어서 큰맘먹고 구매했었죠 단점은 바렐이 너무 짧더라고요 고작 20cm, 해서 프로메테우스6.00mm, 360mm(370인데 1cm 짤라버리고 자작고정투포인트홉업달아주었음)집어넣어줬더니 음 탄속이..... 그외 머리를굴려 이것저것 탄속에 신경 좀 썼습니다 특히 명중률 손본다고 수백번 뜯고 조립하다보니 아웃바렐을 고정하는 리시버의나사산이 뭉개져버려 다시 나사탭을 내었습니다 너무 힘줘서 꽉 조이면 안되겠더라구요 나사탭을 내어보니 리시버재질이 너무 무른 재질 그리고 이총은 조절해도 무조건 좌탄 나오는 총이죠 그래서 lct 스틸 좌우조절가능 가늠자를 달아줬습니다 좌우 유격도 없애고요... 가늠쇠는 조절가능하다고 하지만 별의미가 없더군요 돌아가는것도 맥없이 돌아가는것 같아 아예 가늠쇠 나사에 본드를 발라 고정시켜버렸습니다

[@tomsarney6789]

Absolute beast of a rifle, also great vid bro 👍

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Cheers buddy, awesome profile pic!!

[@denny3725]

Hi Ollie, I've been watching your videos about the M4 MWS and this AKM but still really on edge on which to get for a training platform. I'm just getting back into airsoft being absent from the scene for about 6-7 years therefore would really appreciate your advice on each of the platforms. Thank you for the awesome and informative videos! I'm looking to put magpul parts on whichever platform I get.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Well both function like the real steel so are perfect for training, the MWS has better after market support and shoots a bit better out of the box (250mm inner barrel Vs 200mm on the AKM) recoil is better on the AKM and the AKM has (so far) had zero issues or miss feeds even mag dumping in the cold (0-5°C). Both platforms can take the magpul accessories and parts as a drop in although I've not tried putting anything on the AKM personally others have and put them on KZbin so it's definitely possible. Personally, with that's going on in the world right now I'd be learning to use an AK platform, but that's a sad reason to pick the AKM over the MWS. There's a reason I have both and as soon as I can get an AKS74u made by TM my bank account will once again be drained 🤣

[@denny3725]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft Thanks for the informative reply, really appreciate it. Yeah with what’s going on in the world having some AK skills would be nice, I was debating between the two because in 2 years I’m going to be in the service and not quite sure which platform my country will be running then. Right now I’m leaning towards the AKM.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@denny3725 I think you're right and the M4 is famously ergonomic and easily mastered, the AK platforms have always had a more complex manual of arms. But hey I still practice with my Type89 and there's no way I'll ever see a real one of those 😂 classic boy scout, always be prepared!!!

[@denny3725]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft The type 89 is awesome as well, yes it’s better to prepared but the Zhukov kit for the Ak is quite costly that’s why I need to be certain and hope it’s a perfect fit without needing to fiddle with anything. Waiting for your new video!

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@denny3725 thanks buddy, I'm just in Paris for a few days giving myself a bit of a mental health break, I've had a busy last couple of weeks so I needed some down time. Got more videos planned already tho!!!

[@user-or9fm8ut4m]

I especially like the recoil. it feels much heavier than GHK. the bb trajectory surpasses any other gbbrs on the market. I wonder how TM can always pull off this high level of performance with as light bbs as 0.2g.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

I know right, and when you step up to a .28 - .32 it's just amazing!! TM really are the best gas guns!!!

[@liambrown4214]

I just got my TM AKM. Out of the box range was okay for an aeg but compared to my MTR and Type 89 it is not as good. Ive brought the MR hop like you said, so I’m gonna give it a try and I hope it solves the range problem

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

It will!

[@smiffy.airsoft.ghillie5861]

Get yourself the BBF steel hop arm with the omega nub, pair that with a 50 degree flamingo rubber and you're gonna lob 0.40g bbs to 70-80m

[@spenser5762]

Why is there red tape on the hand guard?

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

For when I was doing reloads not to smash up the handguard.

[@kohdetimetraveler]

Hey Ollie, I was wondering have you done an upgrade for the inner barrel ?

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Not yet but it's a standard VSR type with an open window. The stock is only 200mm long but you can go much longer if you want. Depending on where you live it may push your FPS up too much. As long as you get a good quality inner then it'll improve accuracy a little but the hop up upgrade usually gives the best results for the least money.

[@kohdetimetraveler]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft ahh ya, was kinda hoping to see what I could get the FPS at if I did find a proper inner barrel. Can't seem to find an exact match. Although saw there is one for the tm ak.. just not the AKM.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@kohdetimetraveler any VSR cut barrel should fit, just pick your length.

[@younmo9613]

very nice gbbr but i need more more mag! TM what are you doing??

[@JohnH5528]

Great vid as always! I finally got out for a skirmish with the AKM this weekend, and I followed your advice with the 60 degree Mr Hop silicon bucking - and you're right, the range was far more impressive than before. I was running on .28's and I was getting all that I needed for the CQB site I was at (50/50 mixture of indoor and out). One thing I did notice though, was a tendency to veer to the left near the end of the range. As it was 'hopping' in the right direction (as in floating up a bit before dropping and then veering to the left) I put it down to windage. But it was doing it at every direction I was facing (and even then, I didn't notice any significant wind effect). Is this normal - or do I need to take a look at something? Any advice will be welcome.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Awesome 😎 glad to hear your range is popping off!! If you step to .32s the gun is even better. I had similar but to the right at distance, I wasn't too concerned though as it usually comes down to 2 things. 1 is user error (I'm guilty of this) and other is tolerances. We'll cover off 2 first, hop rubbers are mass produced and all may not be perfect. I've had some lemon rubbers before (most memorable was a knackered nineball purple rubber as one look at it and you could see it was off) So 1st was user error, but not really, so at an extended range any cant/tilt to the rifle will be exacerbated down range, shooting 40m you won't notice but 60+ you really do. My gun was always pulling to the right, I ended up using a spirit level to see if I was straight as I was certain I was....I wasn't basically. Once I corrected my shooting position to be properly vertical the problem went away. So I'm not saying it is you, or the rubber, but those are two variables worth considering. Hope this doesn't cause offence as it's not intended too, like I said I've done this...and still do 😭

[@JohnH5528]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft No Offence at all! My go to reason for anything going wrong is 'me' :-) I will check that out properly in my next game. To be fair, I only noticed it when I took it out before the game started to check the range - in game, I think I was almost never aiming more than 40-45 metres, which was as straight as a die - you're right, it was only veering off at the very end of it's flight. I will play with heavier weights and see what impact that has too. Thanks for being a great sounding board mate - it really has helped.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@JohnH5528 no worries, glad to help 😊

[@GruelingFive8]

@@JohnH5528 hey, did you ever figure out the issue with BBs going to the left? You described the same thing I had happen after installing the Mr hop, I've swapped it out for a purple nineball for now but if you have a solution I'm interested :)

[@JohnH5528]

@@GruelingFive8 If I remember correctly, I took the hop apart again and then reseated the Mr Hop. It seemed to solve it. I think that perhaps the positioning doesn't leave any margin for error, where others are more forgiving.

[@racoon3776]

Hey ollie just a question about the mk18 gbbr from tm , how do you get the outer barrel nut loose ? Because i cant get mine loose 😕

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Make sure the hop is off all the way. The screws are out, then it'll just need a tap from what I can remember. I've not actually taken apart a stock TM Mk18 as it may be slightly different 🤔 check the discord discord.gg/TYCPjg7F6g someone on there will have one and will let you know 100%

[@racoon3776]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft ok thnx mate 😁

[@spitcross]

there is a dyi video on yt on the subject. They use some sort of special tool to get the barrelnut of

[@8man_01]

If I were to upgrade the inner barrel, will it have the vsr cut opening type like in pistols or an aeg cut? Would it be worth it or just the mr. Hop bucking enough that there's no need for a different inner barrel?

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

It's VSR cut as stock. I would say get the rubber as it's cheap and will give the most noticeable improvement. Best bang for your buck basically. Then if you're looking for something more afterwards you can look for an inner barrel upgrade. But it won't do as much as the rubber.

[@MKAnr1]

I had the same "problem" maybe not a problem for you but for me it was because I am not happy with .32g BBs ML bukings could not lift more than max .36gin my MWS no matter what type I used and I tried with different nubs. I was recommended Modify X-range and holyshit a difference, it lifts .48g. I usually use .43g It is in a MWS though but it sounds like max for ML is the same in the AKM. Same problem with my WE PDW and again Modify X buking solved it, I screw the hop at max 1/3 to lift .43g

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Wow that's some heavy weight you're lifting there. I've been able to lift .45s in my F1 MWS and that thing is insanely good. But I do usually top out at .32s for standard skirmishes.

[@MKAnr1]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft My favorite field, is an old military depot, with a very large hilly forest. So distances can be lage and .43g shoots almost like a sniper. :) I play in Denmark and our joule rules are also different from yours.

[@sumtingwong2138]

I'm looking to get an MWS, the TM AK doesn't seem as appealing especially with the rather unimpressive externals

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

1st awesome name! 🤣 The aftermarket support isn't there yet but I think when it comes to the winter months this will out perform the mws just due to the larger cylinder. Same as the new TM Glocks are better in the cold than the old ones.

[@liambrown4214]

So I’ve installed the maple leaf MR hop. Range issue solved. But I had the gun veer off to the left. Found that the way the hop works, it seems to apply more pressure to the left of the rubber than to the right. So put a bit of tape in the right of the arm and it fixed it. Problem now, is I’m getting a little bit of inaccuracies at a distance. Like 50 metres or more. I’ve ordered a maple leaf 6.02mm at 245mm in length. A bit longer and tighter, so will try to run a .32 and see if that fixes it. Any other tips??

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Sounds like those fixes will likely work for you. I've just picked up the bbf enhanced lever and omega nub to test out, it'll apply more pressure and should mean I can hop .4s and really stretch it's legs 😊

[@liambrown4214]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft I’ve also brought the enchanced lever. The changes I made didn’t help. So I added a layer of super glue to the right arm on the hop lever, and filed it down until my rubber was straight. This seems to have solved the issue and I’m not plopping a .32 with a high of 1.08 joules and a low of 0.94. I’m pretty happy with these numbers

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Nice fix, I love a bit of diy

[@MrGoogle87]

Where is that orange tape for? Thanks for the videos about this

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

It was to stop the handguard getting too damaged when I reload.

[@MrGoogle87]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft ok, so not for it coming off due to recoil :) thanks

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@MrGoogle87 nah, I wish!!

[@jonathandavies3622]

Ollie, where did you get your new super hop and bucking from?

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

So it was a 60degree silicone Mr Hop by maple leaf. Nothing else. Apart from using .32s. I got it from rainbow 8 shipped to the UK.

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

www.empireairsoft.co.uk/search/Mr+hop/

[@jonathandavies3622]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft thanks Ollie! 😊

[@bariman]

Hi. You use 60° silicon mrhop and the standard hop arm without nub? Thx

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

Yup. The only thing I changed was the hop rubber, everything else stayed stock TM.

[@bariman]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft THX

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@bariman make sure you get the vsr cut 👍

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@bariman www.empireairsoft.co.uk/search/Mr+hop/

[@bariman]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft THX so much 😍

[@sonnsobek7633]

Make more videos bro 👌🔫🔫 🔫🔫🔫👌 Get like get coment on this ! Airsoft Beast sport ewer ! 👌 🔫What you mean about me airsoft videos ?

[@chaos817]

What gas using

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

ASG ultra air usually, standard green gas.

[@Slmf_skambo]

Man I need more mags 😭😭😭

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

I feel you. Fingers crossed they will be back in stock soon 🤞

[@kenba96]

how does this compare to a GHK AK?

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

The materials aren't as realistic as the GHK but as far as shooting goes this AK is top notch. BB's fly straight, still not a single malfunction since I got it. Mags are scarce but I saw wgc shop had some recently so they are coming back on the market now. I love this thing it just doesn't stop.

[@kenba96]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft so would you recommend it over the GHK on gass efficient and pure performance. The material is rugged anough to handle a beating

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@kenba96 oh 100% this thing is a beast, as far as TM GBBRs go this one is probably the best yet. The cold weather performance is fantastic and in warmer weather you can add more weight and heavier springs if you want more recoil or higher/lower ROF. Its also easy to work on, like really easy. Makes everyone feel like a tech!!

[@kenba96]

@@OllieTalksAirsoft nice i might go for that one instead og the GHK. The summers where am at is between 25-0 Celsius so cold wether preformans is a must

[@OllieTalksAirsoft]

@@kenba96 the fact the GHK Co2 mags are soo expensive too. The TM AKM sounds like it'll be the one for you.