Author Topic: RWS 350 SOFT KIT (Read 8887 times))

WHITEFANG · « **on:** January 25, 2012, 09:43:17 AM »

Fixing to order a VORTEK PG2 kit for one of my 350's and a JM kit for the other one. I am concedering the soft kit for the 3 RD 350. Can anyone tell me how the soft kit worked out. Then again I may just put the JM 350 mag drop in spring in taken out of one of the others for the 3rd gun.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:20:56 PM »

52 views and No responce. Looks like I can forget the SOFT KIT. Full power ahead.

RedFeather · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:42:16 PM »

You just buy the first six pack of beer you see on the store shelf? Slow down! People read a post half the time out of boredom. Try asking your question over here -

http://www.network54.com/Forum/184474/

I am sure you will receive an answer in due time, or even sooner.

Onebaddj · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:03:00 PM »

I just dont see point of a soft kit for a 350 to bring the power down to a 34's. Why not just by a 34 for less then spend the money on a vortek kit and have a vorteked 34 for the same as a bone stock 350. I buy 350 for the power and accuracy. But have neen watching this thread to read the replys out pf curiosity.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:34:23 PM »

Thanks for the help. Both of you are right. Might get some answers later as said. And to the buying a 34 and vorteking it is an idea. I got 3 of the 350's and was just thinking about playing with the 3rd one. I too like the power but I do like the softer shooting for the back yard. Thanks again for you replies.

Rickey · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2012, 06:36:24 PM »

Did I read that right? A Vortec kit will put a 34 up to a 350???

Onebaddj · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2012, 06:56:33 PM »

No sir. A soft kit will drop a 350 to the power level range of a 34. Would make it basically a vorteked 34 for more $$$.

And i under stand the need to tinker! Very few of my guns are stock.

Rickey · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2012, 08:00:54 PM »

Well how much will a vortex give a 34? Or maybe which will add more a vortex or a Maccar?

RedFeather · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2012, 11:08:30 PM »

Vorteks seem to up the power on the 34 a little bit but they are more about a smoother shot cycle. It uses a sleeve to keep the spring from canting, for one thing. In reality, the 34 benefits to about the same degree from either JM's parts or a Vortek kit.

I've heard of folks detuning the 350 (or BAM28 clone) slightly to get a bit better shooting gun. Haven't heard of someone taking it down to the 34 level. There doesn't seem to be much advantage to that since you are using a big power plant inefficiently.

JimL911 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:59:13 AM »

I saw no power increase from a Vortek over the JM kit. I prefer the shot cycle of the JM.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2012, 01:38:29 AM »

My point. Tinkering. 350 down to a tuned 34 is the claim but not a true 34. Not sure which way this goes. Either way I have the extra 350 already and the cost to ramp up the 34 or de-ramp the 350 is the same investment. I have the power of the 350 with in the .22 pro 8 land barrel and the .177 pro 12 land barrel. Guns shoot great. The other a 12 land .177 at this time, or could be a .22 due to the extra barrel, I just want to calm down the guns. Smooth out the recoil. Both guns, with the JM DROP in SPRING WILL and sling an accurate pellit with top chrony speeds. These guns are not sharp shooter or match rifles. They are heavy hitters and require a good steady hold. Might say they are action rifles. Very busy.

Calmark · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2012, 01:44:39 AM »

I would say, being such a fan of the 350, you are sure to like it in any power-level it comes in. Variety is the spice of life, and having 3 guns with different power levels would make for an enjoyable way to compare and contrast them. You don't have much to lose in trying a soft tune kit other than a few $$ and a bit of your time installing the kit. I know I'm a fan of smooth, easy-cocking guns over ones with higher power, so a softer kit would be a definite draw for me too.

I say go for it and have some fun with your 350/34.

Let us know how it goes. If you don't like it, you can always go back.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:11:29 PM »

Vortek installed in .177 pro converison and JM ZRT AND SOFT KIT on order. Just got to speed that $$ and try the soft kit. VORTEK PG2 has made an improvement. Going to shoot the rest of the day since the next door folks are gone. That short barrel and speeds of 970s is still loud for the back yard.

DMikeM · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2012, 04:20:59 PM »

Well I don't own a 350 but I do have 2 B28's and a Ruger Air Mag. Clones of the 350. My .177 B28 has a Vortek softkit in it and it is a great shooter, very easy to control, very solid and nice looking gun too. My other 2 have the full strength Vortek kits in them and they shoot very hard but are easy to control as well. I shoot my B28 low power more than any of my other guns. I get 975 FPS with it at high altitude. The RAM gets 1020 fps both using the CPL 7.9 grain pellets.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:43:44 PM »

Well here are the facts from the FANG:: The VORTEK kit benefits the .22 Pro COMPACK much more than the Pro .177 comparison. .22 IS smoother shooting, Even better groups. This kit helped the .177 even a 12 lander! This gun with the JM drop in spring and Now the Vortek Kit is still a handfull but for a 12 lander is not pellet picky. Sorry Critter.

At this point I HAVE ALL OF THE gang eating out of the same bowel now. Shooting the Discoverys and the CPUM and the RWS DOMED. Anything bellow the 10 factor in the .177 goes ballistic. Better have your DUCKS in a row FOR THE pro .177. If you go my route,Rember; No 2 guns are the same. Could not HAD a better weekend OF SHOOTING!!!!

Tom @ Buzzard Bluff · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:03:32 PM »

"I HAVE ALL OF THE gang eating out of the same bowel now."

The pic in my mind from that was priceless!

But you owe me a keyboard since I spewed bourbon & water all over it.

Tom

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:33:01 PM »

TOM:YOU are my Friend. I JUST GOT LUCKY on the 12 lander!!! This thing eats what ever i throw at it. Glad we are on the same link!!! We are on the same path. We will be amigos from here OUT!! Ain't NO 2 guns the same.

~~THE GANG~~

P.S.

I am an OLDTIMER now. I get a discount NOW!!! WHITE RUSSION

SOFT KIT COMING!!

Onebaddj · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:00:15 PM »

That some speed in a compact. Glad they are all up and running and everything was successful. I understand the need to tinker im always building and adjusting something. Good to know what the soft kit does and how it works out.

And whered you get your spare barrel? Does it already have a breech block on it or do you have the know how to change one out?

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #18 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:02:40 PM »

Quote from: DMikeM on January 29, 2012, 04:20:59 PM

Well I don't own a 350 but I do have 2 B28's and a Ruger Air Mag. Clones of the 350. My .177 B28 has a Vortek softkit in it and it is a great shooter, very easy to control, very solid and nice looking gun too. My other 2 have the full strength Vortek kits in them and they shoot very hard but are easy to control as well. I shoot my B28 low power more than any of my other guns. I get 975 FPS with it at high altitude. The RAM gets 1020 fps both using the CPL 7.9 grain pellets.

Your spitting out some great numbers. No dought that these sisters can produce such numbers. 8.5gr super sonic here.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #19 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:07:32 PM »

Quote from: Onebaddj on January 29, 2012, 10:00:15 PM

That some speed in a compact. Glad they are all up and running and everything was successful. I understand the need to tinker im always building and adjusting something. Good to know what the soft kit does and how it works out.

And whered you get your spare barrel? Does it already have a breech block on it or do you have the know how to change one out?

THANKS!!
Got the extra barrel from the conversion from .22 LONG BARREL to .177 PRO. Conversion .177 PRO Barrel came from Umarex. $150.00, MUZZLE BRAKE Umarex $75.00, VORTEK PG2 $89.00 and GUN Umarex. All three 350s came from them and the hey! .22 AS WELL and others. They (Umarex has been good to me.)

350 CLASSIC (BASE)
PRO BARREL $$ EXTRA
VORTEK KIT$$ EXTRA
LEAPERS SCOPE$$ EXTRA
FACTORY MUZZLE BREAK$$ EXTRA
MODIFIED STOCK
TOTAL INVESTMENT= INSANE (LOST MY MIND) WHAT WAS I THINKING?
FUN= PRICELESS

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