Alright, I need a new trigger finger. Anyone got one they can loan me? But I digress... I decided to load up my newly acquired Hailfire with 144 darts. I don't have 8 of the 18 Dart Clips lying around, so I cheated by putting an extra dart in a 35 round drum and used 6 other 18 round Clips. Unfortunately, during the test, the Firefly Tech clip decided to not feed correctly, so I didn't get a 100% accurate test. Still, if you've got the stamina in your trigger finger and nothing jams and you can swap from clip to clip with no problems, you can dish out 144 darts in just under a minute. While I realize that there's no combat situation where you would need to do such a thing, it's really just a testament to how long you could last in a game armed to the teeth with this Hailfire.
Below is a video of this test. Now, if you'll excuse me... I have one hundred and forty four darts to go pick up.
Hey zook, do you think that making a high capacity battery powered blaster that costs a good 40-50 dollars was a bad idea for Nerf? I'd rather prefer a air powered blaster, and if it's the flagship, then it should get better range than the other blasters in the line up. Thoughts?~guy
ReplyDeleteConsidering that I just picked up my Hailfire for 35 bucks at Wal-Mart, I think the cost makes a little more sense. I don't think the Hailfire was a bad idea for Nerf because this is the kind of blaster normal fans want. Electronic, high-capacity, shoot-from-the-hip Rambo unloading style blasters will always do better in the market than having to pump an air blaster 30 times.
DeleteThe name of the game for Nerf blasters these days is instant gratification. If you have to prime your blaster like crazy just to get a few shots off, it's not going to do very well. I'm not sure if Nerf will ever go back to an air tank for their blasters.
Personally I'm a fan of air blasters, that's why I was so excited for the range master.
Deleteunfortunately those without previous nerf guns will have to expend 35-40 dollars on the guns and then $10 x 8 18 round clips to get the 144 darts which makes the blaster cost a total of around $120, i would prefer a stampede anyday to that.
ReplyDeleteDidn't even think of it that way. I suppose for someone who's already been collecting Nerf blasters, the Hailfire is a great addition whereas for someone starting out... it kinda bites.
DeleteThe Hailfire is like Season 5 of Star Trek TNG. It's great if you've been a fan of it, kinda tough to start out with it.
I have a trigger finger you could borrow :P
ReplyDeleteWhy did you do this test? No idea. Cos you could? It's a great excuse.
As for picking up 144 darts, every Nerfer experiences that at least once in their life. Maybe not quite 144, but in my Rayven Reliability test I burned through 126 and had to pick up all of them myself.
I personally would suggest having 4 18s/12s and 4 6s - keeps the weight down (sort of) but still provides decent capacity. I haven't actually tried that (don't have a Hailfire), but assuming 8 6 clips would work fine, replacing a few of those with slightly larger clips wouldn't be too bad.
Hey zook,
ReplyDeleteHows the Range Master mod coming. if it wont be up soon can you do an update on it. I'm getting one soon and would like to see your mod.
Hey zook, I know the rayven uses almost the exact same firing system (in essence) so could you compare the ease of use when pulling the triggers between having a bandolier o' clips and a Rayven vs the Hailfire? No, I am not asking you to redo this test and put 144 darts through a Rayven... Just maybe three or four 18-clips. Just until the point you can compare comfort and finger tiredness.
ReplyDeleteI would imagine the Rayven would be better all around if it could compete in ranges...
thats a lot of foam! i love the disco music playing too! Sam
ReplyDeleteGrrrrrrrrrr. :(
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