Upgrade Challenge: The Budget 200' Krytac Alpha CRB | Airsoftology Field Test

[@Reventian]

Very informative, definitely helps newer players with the alpha line who are looking for upgrades 👍👍

[@hibye4922]

Just get a ukarms it’s perfect

[@SleezyLobster]

@@hibye4922 especially when u have to rub off the gun for it to shoot

[@blri7479]

Hi papi

[@Kale_Kale]

wow am i dreaming? A accuracy test on airsoftology? Great Video!

[@j.h5052]

your microphone is the real mvp of this video 200ft

[@JTGJAKE18]

You should have tested the base gun and the high end one so we could compare them

[@nutzy99ify]

my stock pdr is garbage. only 180 foot head shots and than it takes a steep dive. 250 is a lie

[@mercury1747]

Daniel La Breche Lol PDR? Is it a PDW or an SPR, because a PDW won't easily get 200

[@donkeydefense]

Hey Jonathan I am going to Ironhorse 2 and I am wondering if you can make a top ten things to bring to a milsim video. Like food, water, ammo, etc.

[@spagbol4475]

Pavlos Pavlakos desertfox did a video like that

[@rydock]

One of the coolest videos you've done by far. Please create more content like this!

[@zzemesis]

The color grading in this video is soooooo goooood, thumbs up for quality improvement.

[@orthchris]

The Alpha has a m90 spring and 20k motor, the Trident has a 120 spring and 30k motor.

[@user-dd2dg3pl5e]

FINALLY! Loving these range tests in videos, please do this for all guns you review, upgrading or not.

[@ChrisCVW]

Just want to say Jonathan, this sort of content is absolute gold dust. More of this sort of thing please. Ever thought about setting up some kind of bench testing for different guns or even the same gun with different upgrades? In terms of value to the community that would be amazing.

[@SkywalkFPV]

@6:31 it looks like the wind just blew it over not the BB..

[@Clint101]

So after doing this exact build, I wanted to share what I learned so all you guys so you can make the best decision possible before getting a gun. So I bought the krytac alpha, and purchased a 247mm Prometheus barrel, and I also got a m115 spring installed in the gun. It's relatively easy to install the spring, and there are a couple youtube videos how to do it. once I had all the upgrades complete, I took it to the Chrono at my local field and I was shooting at 345 FPS, which I thought was really low and I was expecting more of a 370 FPS out of a m115 spring. After a lot of research, I found out that the Krytac Alpha has a smaller than normal Cylinder in order to keep the Alpha series shooting at lower FTP levels more acceptable for CQB courses. Even with a really powerful spring, I feel like it would be tough to match the FTP levels the Trident is dishing out. So I'm not sure what size spring or barrel length he added to get it shooting this good (barrel length and the size of your cylinder play a big part in your FPS). But I will say, mine is shooting decently accurate at 170 feet. I'm going to be changing out my cylinder soon to see if I can improve my FPS. I would say in my opinion, don't be a cheap a••. Just get the trident, it will have all the upgrades already there out of the box, and you are guaranteed a high FPS, and with all the parts you're going to be putting into this thing, you will probably spend close to the same amount of money. I'm not sure if you will have the same results I ended up with, but I thought I would share what I found out to help you guys out.

[@thunderkiss2571]

Thanks for the insight bro.

[@spencerfallon2379]

It's amazing the difference a little tech knowledge can make. those simple upgrades really made a difference. New camera and mic setup really made a difference too!

[@OcAirsoft]

you could dsg it for that price if y'all know how to tech !

[@brycegraham7368]

Ill go ahead and stick with pushing the fps limit

[@OcAirsoft]

+Bryce Graham get a rhop

[@OcAirsoft]

+Bryce Graham will bust range, accuracy and increase fps

[@PARABLLM]

Oc Airsoft OMG OC AIRSOFT I LUV U

[@hajihajiwa]

Oc Airsoft what does it mean to "dsg" a gun?

[@HumorDash]

Still yet to receive the CRB trident I ordered but can't wait to bring to the field

[@sand0609]

I appreciate the Mic being on during your walk down and commentary throughout nice production quality

[@brucepatty1]

Hi Jonathan, I just finished watching your discussion with Walter from Airsoft GI. You were discussing how it was important to get new players into the sport and to convey how much fun it is. As a noob to airsoft, a lot of the technical jargon is taking a long time to sink in. Would it be possible to set up a series of videos aimed at new players (or wannabes) that explain everything airsoft; everything from rules to tactics to safety gear choice to easy mods etc. Have the videos progress in complexity. Cheers.

[@matthew8992]

Awesome video as usual Jonathan. I have a question about radios. I have some walkie-talkies that have about a 28 mile range on them. Would this be okay to use for a small milsim type game, or would they not work? Do they even allow something that small at something like an AMS or MSW game? I've just seen so many people with these Baofeng radios and extended antennas.

[@redteam65]

wolfy yes they will work. the reason I run my baofeng is bc with a whip on it it will reach farther through the concrete buildings. if an ao is 10 miles long and wide that's massive. so it's not the long distance reach you need it's the walls that screw you

[@DamianColeman13]

Walking 200 metres away with the lapel mic and it sounding the same was so strange XD

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

Damian Coleman feet not metres!

[@pathfindergaming3615]

had the mic in his sweater.

[@stevessteve2920]

FEET

[@Frostyplanty]

Please do a video or go over what scopes you should buy for an airsoft sniper on a budget

[@hihihihihi7889]

So I'm looking to do exactly what he did with Prometheus barrel and m120 spring but I was wondering if the lower end motor on the alpha was good enough for the m120

[@armydog1489]

Chris Alley what did you end up doing because I'm try to do the same thing lol

[@silentbrothergames4229]

Hey Johnathan is it possible to use a M130 spring without messing the gun up?

[@sogerc1]

Great, please Johnatan do more videos like this, they tell a better story than a review. Or more precisely complement them, 'cause we need the details too.

[@jjplayer5426]

I'm sticking with my LVOA.

[@Filthyt]

The Tyranical Player it's too long

[@Eazy_Company]

(commenting for the people in the future this do be a good gun) I just picked up my alpha CRB a little over a week ago. I put a much longer 6.03 Prometheus barrel, mock suppressor to keep er hidden and I grabbed an m110. Also switched it to a deans connector. Rifle is performing well past my expectations. And everything is working great. Besides those 2 internal components everything else remained stock. Using an 11.1v 1500mah 20c battery. Motor stays cool and is not double firing or locking up. Love the quality and performance.

[@MajorMiscreant]

Omg yes Jonathan, more videos like this please.

[@cupofjoe1788]

I want to play game of war, but thelegend27 keeps kicking my ass.

[@opairsoft8100]

Joey Hasak lmao

[@greatvalue4865]

Joey Hasak I'm trying to play Airsoft, but TheDesertFox6mm keeps kicking my ass.

[@iumyna]

Anti-Gravity Gaming well it WAS 6 months ago

[@2jizzyy]

Anti-Gravity Gaming ha

[@bnoah0359]

Nick Crompton and now England is your city

[@mzjango]

I know some people love to put a high end precision barrel in every gun they have but i'm really coming around to the idea that Flat hopping (which is pretty much free if you use the eraser method) is the way to go upgrade wise for making improvements on accuracy and range.

[@ericp1711]

What FPS was it shooting with the .33's after the upgrades?

[@treygieleghem23]

Can you do the KWA kr12 AEG that would be awesome!

[@Miguelon88888]

I really liked this test Jonathan, thank you buddy!!!!!

[@roberthedges7506]

Great video. Would you recommend the krytac crb or spr for a woodland/mout style field.

[@Georaga]

Dude, really enjoy this style!

[@davidharris5657]

what do you think about the G&G war hog

[@arnold.k6835]

hey Johnathan are you planning of coming over to play in UK?

[@FernandoSoffa]

I see an Airsoftology video about Krytac, I like it :D

[@Rokynutz]

LOL I was at TKNW today. I live right down the road from it. haha You coming to Winter Expo this year?

[@tacticooldork_]

Awesome video! Keep it up!

[@baku9828]

omg i live super close to thunder kiss nw didint you move to portland

[@ridleychafey3335]

I have a trident mk2 crb with an aimpoint reflex sight, and a QRS angled for grip

[@Vini_Dachin]

Hey thinking of getting this gun with Christmas money and wanted to do the same upgrades as you did but I’m new to airsoft and didn’t want to mess up the gun was wondering if you could do a step by step video of how you did it

[@markodrenjancevic8410]

cool vid jonathan

[@NickNardone]

Hey Jonathan what weight BBs were you running for this test?

[@jasoncouture8379]

How is it out of the box though?

[@steffler69]

Based on your pace count walking back from the "200ft" setup, you were roughly 30yds away - that's approx. 90ft at your longest distance. What did you use to measure the 200ft?

[@ben1ben2ben1]

What kinda midget legs do you have

[@thor458458]

I was crap you missed the target somebody pulled over to Strega sometime

[@garrettjones1925]

What size barrel did u put in it

[@ironspike8854]

Hey Johnathan, Another great vid mate. Bit of an odd ball question. What kind of crazy black magic did you use to get audio out to 200 feet.... Cheers

[@Machinehead444]

What combat glasses do you have on your shirt? Just asking because i might have the same ones

[@chrxx4327]

Wish you would have done a comparison with stock results vs modified

[@kingandrey1688]

what BB weight you are using?

[@toad8500]

Does it come with the black tip

[@thomasmayweather9974]

What's your eye pro?

[@fammilyman01]

to keep with the times should do a mosfet on a nice machine like that before throwing money at an out dated battery??? .

[@darkofps]

What was the FPS after the new spring?

[@giofavoritevideos]

what kind of bucking would you use on this setup?

[@lalew2]

How about a video of your airsoft armoury? guns, gear and all....

[@Lorwildrose]

cool idea great video

[@Fish_Weapon79]

What barrel did u get

[@NITELYONARMS]

What's the estimate for a gun like this with upgrades?

[@windex2209]

i have an alpha crb im just curious what type of externals i should put on it

[@TheAusherGuy]

What length Prometheus barrel fits the alpha crb?

[@Coyotebrownpig]

Anyone upgrading, if you want a higher fps you will be sacrificing on speed due to the strenth of the spring increasing the pressure against the motor. But instead of replacing the barrel which i consider really unnecesary, you can upgrade the motor for about the same price to compensate for speed loss in your shot. His rifle shoots quite slower but with anything above a 30k motor increases the speed.

[@brucepatty1]

Hi Jonathan. I wear glasses. What options are there for glasses wearers in terms of goggles and/or masks? Especially those that limit fogging.

[@cr0wgrim208]

Bruce Patty have you tried the dye mask?

[@Kale_Kale]

find ESS land ops on ebay

[@brucepatty1]

Kai Cooper Not yet. it looks fairly decent though. Any glasses wearers use these?

[@Kale_Kale]

Bruce Patty ESS land ops are standard issue military wear for people with glasses. Check em out. It's very cheap at around $20 for surplus

[@brucepatty1]

Kale Kale Thanks for the heads up on these. they look like they may do the trick.

[@Laroldb]

do you know where i can get a stock plate for this gun? if so reply with a link

[@stijnheinsius]

what kind of eyewear do you use?

[@325spoon]

Stijn Heinsius those are valken zulus

[@stijnheinsius]

thank you!

[@hikappairsoft611]

i would recommend them. I have them and they are the best i've used. In depth review of them coming in about a week if you wanna stay tuned!

[@JamesSouslin]

Exactly which spring and barrel did you use for this budget build? I am thinking of making one myself.

[@airsoftknight1076]

Can you do a rate of fire test

[@jaycebis8295]

airsoft knight its around 18-22 with 11.1

[@sae.4]

what sorcery is this! Jonathan doing Field test unheard of! jk Love it tho and i hope you does more!

[@nicktravelstead515]

with a Trident spr ,completely stock, with a 6.01 madbull and m130 spring I chronograph at 398 fps on .25 BBS. now with that being said I most likely am losing a bit of air somewhere but I get every bit of 200 feet accurately without wind on .30 BBS shooting about 350 fps. out of the box these guns are solid, reliable, and accurate.

[@jedimaster0667]

With .20's you are probably getting 410fps because the standard for fps Chrono is .2's. So you probably aren't losing that much air as you think to reach dead 400

[@ryanlloyd2460]

I think it’s m120 spring

[@outragegaming336]

HI Jonathan I was wondering if u had any tips on a new comer to airsoft I have been doing some research and looking for a gun what other gear do u think I should buy

[@The0uts1der-1]

Tech And Wreck Good gloves and Eye/Face protection.

[@axelpothier2957]

Tech And Wreck for a gun, as would recommend an Ares Amoeba if you are looking for an m4 platform, or something by G&G, I would STRONGLY recommend the gryphon golem chest rig to hold your magazines for just $15, see if you can pick up some BDUs on sale or from goodwill because they are much cheaper from non-airsoft websites. Good goggles are a must, for starters I would recommend ones with full seal protection from a reputable brand as well as a metal half mesh mask, FAST helmet and shemagh

[@mattstyles9714]

No need to change gears or piston to support the extra resistance? Stock motor has no problem pulling that heavier spring? Is this something you could do on something like an Echo 1 in the $150-$200 range?

[@hakont.4960]

He put an M120 in the gun? An M120 spring doesn't require that strong internals unless you're running it with a very high ROF. Even stock TM gears can hold up fairly well with an M120 if shimmed very precisely. If your AEG has steel gears and a durable piston, preferably nylon or polyacetal with one or more steel teeth, it should handle an M120 very well.

[@mattaecus]

affordable milsim? whats the best event for beginners?

[@benamonj]

Matt Y. Op Wildman in Dallas, TX. 35$ admission.

[@jedimaster0667]

What weight bb's were being used in this test??

[@giobueno620]

what weight where you using

[@DeformedBrownie]

6.01 or 6.03 for different gun variants? Could be useful video for many subscribers

[@stijnheinsius]

what would be the best first upgrade for a airsoft rifle?

[@HannibalsSurplusReviews]

Stijn Heinsius battery lipo 7.4 or 9.6 nimh

[@averageamerican8812]

What are your thoughts on SB119 are people actually following this law or is it poorly enforced.

[@jperdue3567]

Isn't the m120 hitting harder than the m110? I upgraded to the prometheus barrel with maple leaf bucking. I'm now looking to upgrade the spring. I'm hitting 200' with slight over hop, but it's not consistent or the most accurate. My alpha crb was hitting 100-150' stock and consistently. I'm confused about which spring to run with without going over my field limits, or entering into dmr territory.

[@andrewlister9472]

How long are your legs dude - 50 odd paces for an average height man would equate to far less than 200 feet

[@Neejoh]

According to a recent BrainExploder review the mags are quite picky and he ended up with only using the HiCap it comes with. Any thoughts or tests on that?

[@JammanTV]

On a trident I have used G&G 120rd magazines and all 6 I own feed perfectly. Whether Brainexploder was referring to the Alpha I dont know but I had no problems. I also have some MAG 130rd magazines and whilst they fit quite loose (fixed using some tape) they also feed perfectly. The HiCap I found to be poor, it too is wobbly and just having to wind it made it unreliable.

[@Zaeylo]

I just bought a kytec mkII crb last night so i dont want to know if he can make the alpha better than the crb for a lower price.

[@Vanalos]

Fair point, this video seriously made me consider buying the alpha since the price difference here is 90€. But whatever, I guess. With the trident I can put in a M135 no worries, while the Alpha would probably not pull that really well.

[@yak6896]

Nice video! Are you using a 11.v battery? Mine currently will shoot 2 bbs with 1 pull and eventually lock up on semi-auto... But the response is better than the 7.4v (which works fine). Will a new spring and/or motor upgrade fix this problem? (I think it's overspin? but I'm still a noob to the hobby). Thanks.

[@laurafriend6445]

hey, is better, a high cap or mid cap for cqb? and also what are speedsofters?

[@JpmonstaGaming]

High caps are pretty good, I prefer mid caps (no winding and they dont sound like maracas when you move), but each to their own. Speed softers are airsoft players that usually play cqb (seen some outdoors) using speed (both equipment and their own physicality) to their advantage. Speed softers are typically (not always, inb4 butthurt) more competitive players and are more likely to be assholes.

[@JammanTV]

High caps are irritating. You carry more rounds but the constant winding makes them more hassle than they are worth. The mid caps shoot all 120 rounds and also make you play a little smarter, you cant afford to sit on full auto constantly.

[@jjplayer5426]

Will the barrel he upgraded to in this video work in an LVOA?

[@opairsoft8100]

The Tyranical Player ......any age barrel will fit in a aeg...

[@zach8434]

Hey Jonathan, I have a m4 and the trigger will not move at all. Do you know what is wrong with it? Thanks love the videos

[@PATRYK-nb4fd]

would I get the same results if I did the same type of upgrades to my Trident? what barrel and spring would you recommend for quality and being easy on the wallet?

[@spade_customstv1745]

The hop died right at the 200ft target. That's pretty impressive if you ask me

[@chrisnorie8427]

I really like how you did this video. Can you do this for the New Gen 2 lancer tactical. I’m I wrong or that new rifle has push the budget rifle to a new level.

[@BadYellowSRT]

Just want to say thanks for the eye pro. So many kids make their videos and don't use any and it kills me.

[@Smartyvoy]

I brought the exact weapon (used: 3 weeks) for $180 but did not come with the muzzle attachment or iron sights. Any recommendations for how to upgrade it?

[@maytagairsoft1929]

Does a Tight bore barrel change your fps? Thats and love the show.

[@leeberetta8250]

MaytagAirsoft 1 a tight bore wont effect the FPS all that much other then just a touch faster. the spring being replaced is where the increased fps comes in.

[@maytagairsoft1929]

Lee Beretta thats. cause i have a fps of 355 and thats me field limit.

[@evanbrowne4763]

Hi John I want to play airsoft but my parents will not let me play. What are some ways to convince my parents

[@swanpoll]

Evan Browne Arson

[@SuperMario_1991]

how old are you?

[@someguy3270]

hey love the show new to airsofting Can I use WD40 on my AEG?

[@travisthetractor7570]

some guy im not completly sure on that but I reccomend you use sillicone lube or spray, its safe, it works and you can find it at any home depot, canadian tire, princess auto, ETC. also, wd40 is only temporary while if you use silicone oil it lasts months if not more.

[@Gorican3]

if you want you can use it, but i wouldnt do it if i were you. Wd40 would destroy all the rubber parts ( hop up bucking, o rings etc.) so use silcon oil as suggested

[@petermarino2915]

Do NOT use WD-40. WD-40 is a corrosive lubricant so some things will go bad. Use a silicon oil for lubricant and you will be fine. I hope this helps!

[@vinnyoddo34]

What rail segments do you recommend for the alpha. I just brought one and need to know

[@allenslau]

The Alpha rail segment used the same Krytac Key-mod Segment. Just remove the anchors and screw directly onto the rail.

[@Dylan-jp4vw]

hey jonathan whenever I play airsoft I get a really itchy scalp and face during a game and I cant do anything about it without taking my mask and helmet off, does it ever happen to you?

[@sethblumke9716]

can you buy an Umbrella Armory upgraded lower for this gun?

[@budgreen5090]

umbrella armory sells trident motors that they take out of there pre upgraded dsg guns for $30. I bought one for my g&g and it pulls back my 130 spring with ease. So if you can only afford to buy a $250 gun but it save a little money and budget shop. you'll end up with a better gun anyway.

[@Antivist_]

If you want a good CQB gun that can hit players at 200ft pretty much right out of the box, get the VFC 416. All I did was put a Maple Leaf 75 degree bucking in there as I've been doing with most of my guns. I also use EF .32g bbs, and man even though the 416 only shoots 340-350 out of the box it can really send those .32s down range. #bestgunihaveeverbought

[@handloadedtaco6918]

Hello from Texas. I got an Aped R5 m12 from an airsoft GI mystery box, and the box says that it is 11.1 lipo ready, online i saw that a majority of people were using a 9.6v in the gun. Should I continue using my 11.1v or should I go buy a 9.6?