Contemporary British Loadout

[Abbadon101]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

You are better off just getting some MC cryes, there are a few images knocking around of regulars in them (either bought from a yank PX or here in the UK) on tour. Then just keep a set of MTP trousers for photos.

[Viper Scout]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

L129A1, what did you build that around, a 25?
Built mine around a KA BW15, ok, 5.56 but get full auto. And perfect length as real steel inc flash.

[SPIX]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Show us a picture

Some used a SR 25 base

[moving shadow]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

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My current loadout... Yes my L85a2 doesn't have the DD rail... It's the ICS and
Each ICS I've seen with the DD rail they aren't the best fit.. Beside I'm not personally a
Fan of the rails... And I use the weapon for older style loadouts more and more...

[Airsoft-Ed]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Here's my loadout as I'm running it now.

RA Tech L85 is having it's first skirmish tomorrow, so fingers crossed propane holds up in the cold...

My old ICS L85 is up for sale to pay off the debt from buying the RA Tech one, just in case anyone's interested.
I really need to buy my organs back so I hope it sells soon...

[louish118]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Airsoft-ed, whats the We tech like to skirmish with?

Louis.

[Airsoft-Ed]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

First time out with it yesterday and it was awesome.

Despite it being 5°C is still got off full mags on full power, locked the bolt and everything. I even got some pretty epic longer range snipes with it. It's certainly a bit hit and miss with the accuracy through, sometimes I'll get a whole mag that has all the shots inch perfect at 40m, making it easy as anything to hit people at around 60m or so, but then when I reload I'll get the odd shots hooking off to the right as if I'm stood in a hurricane. Can't understand what's causing it either, it seems completely random.

I'll be uploading the footage over the following week so keep an eye on my channel, or drop me a sub if you haven't already, to make sure you don't miss the videos.

[D4nny]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Hi there,

Does anyone know if any of the Para regiment used camo on their helmets in Afghanistan, like most of the other troops? Im just asking, because i did not find any pictures like that and I like the sound to put camo on my Para helmet, but if the Paras did not do it, than I dont want to either.

[Mikep81]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

I'm pretty sure the para's haven't rotated out there since the cam on helmets rule came into effect. They would do it though as it's a standing order so all troops other than specialist rolled troops would have to comply. Technically speaking your load out wouldn't be wrong.

[Viper Scout]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

My latest upgrade of my SR25 to get near an L129A1

Next step is to source the proper ris handguard

[TacticalBush]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

My latest upgrade of my SR25 to get near an L129A1

Next step is to source the proper ris handguard

From what I've read either the G&P SR25 URX forend or the noveske 12" rail would be your best bet. Assuming you don't want to spent megabucks on a RS rail from LMT :p

[Viper Scout]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Latest L129A1 with Noveske rail.

[ghostwalker]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Hi guys
I am starting out in airsoft (if i am lucky i will get the first bits of kit this month) and after a lot of dithering and not wanting to wield just another m4. I have made the decision to try and put together a British Infantryman Impression.
I am a little unsure which route to take at the moment. As the main rifle variants both appeal, yet L129A1 seems a fairly expensive gun to assemble??
The other question stems from the late 90's or more current look.

A little about me to explain the issues.
Between 1994-97 and 2001-2004 i was a reservist with the TA. Initially with hq coy 4RGJ and then in 01 with E coy (RGJ) 5th Battalion Royal Rifle Volunteers (RRV). Obviously i hope this shouldn't cause problems with wearing flashes. Would love to proclaim to be a marksman, but despite begging to go on the course,i wasn't allowed as other things were apparently more important, like training a lot of us to be in the mortar platoon (go figure)

Anyway. With all this in mind and bearing in mind current availability.I'm not sure which set up would be easier/cheaper to obtain.The older soldier 95/plce webbing set up or the more modern mtp/molle set up.
Any suggestions folks? Obviously amore modern setup would be more 'Rifles' in look, seeing as the RGJ's were rolled into them .

[TacticalBush]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Hi guys
I am starting out in airsoft (if i am lucky i will get the first bits of kit this month) and after a lot of dithering and not wanting to wield just another m4. I have made the decision to try and put together a British Infantryman Impression.
I am a little unsure which route to take at the moment. As the main rifle variants both appeal, yet L129A1 seems a fairly expensive gun to assemble??
The other question stems from the late 90's or more current look.

A little about me to explain the issues.
Between 1994-97 and 2001-2004 i was a reservist with the TA. Initially with hq coy 4RGJ and then in 01 with E coy (RGJ) 5th Battalion Royal Rifle Volunteers (RRV). Obviously i hope this shouldn't cause problems with wearing flashes. Would love to proclaim to be a marksman, but despite begging to go on the course,i wasn't allowed as other things were apparently more important, like training a lot of us to be in the mortar platoon (go figure)

Anyway. With all this in mind and bearing in mind current availability.I'm not sure which set up would be easier/cheaper to obtain.The older soldier 95/plce webbing set up or the more modern mtp/molle set up.
Any suggestions folks? Obviously amore modern setup would be more 'Rifles' in look, seeing as the RGJ's were rolled into them .

Personally I would go with a more modern MTP/PCS loadout. Then you can use the osprey kit, like the mk4 armour cover and battle belt, and configure it to your liking. Also the PCS gear is just more comfortable. The armour covers are pretty easy to find and relatively cheap (£60ish possibly cheaper on ebay). If you go the the DPM/Pat95 route then you'll be more limited with regards to gear but it will be a great deal cheaper because it's older and far more abundant in surplus stores and such.

One thing I would like to add is that there are, to my knowledge, no issue DPM UBACSs but there are MTP ones.

In the end though it comes down to two things. What environment you'll be playing in and personal taste. I hope this helps.

[ghostwalker]

Re: Contemporary British Loadout

Cheers for the reply.
From my rather rusty memory, under your 95'2 you had the 95shirt and a green t-shirt. There wasn't any UBACS, or atleast if there was it never made it down to our battalion back then!
I never managed to get out on a tour i would have liked to though. Volunteered for an OpTelic late in 03 that was to Basra palace to provide security for 22nd Armoured if i recall correctly. But when i volunteered they were taking 10 from each company, ours had 25 volunteers and i was denied as i was one of the 'older' folks and had kids.

If i went the DPM/95 route i would probably avoid any body armour as i remember it being hideously uncomfortable even when just used on ranges! I would also dig out my beret as i absolutely hated the issue helmet!

Environment wise, the local sites are all woodland sites.

On a slight subject swerve. Does anyone have any preferences over the various makes of l85a2 aeg's available. I was looking and it seems like the ARES version has most to offer in terms of realism and maintenance. But being a complete newbie, i don't know if there is a 'better' or 'worse' version between the Ares/ICS/G&G versions.