Post by: Manedwolf on March 29, 2008, 08:54:59 AM
http://gizmodo.com/357952/nerf-vulcan-ebf+25-fully-automatic-toy-dart-gun-rambo-juniors-weapon-of-choice
Want.
Post by: lupinus on March 29, 2008, 09:10:02 AM
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 29, 2008, 09:11:16 AM
Post by: S. Williamson on March 29, 2008, 09:11:47 AM
Best to buy 5-10, use the ammo from all, and reserve the extra launchers for replacement parts.
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on March 29, 2008, 09:41:58 AM
Oh, and I wonder if you can buy extra belts... And link them.... *evil grin*
Post by: Bigjake on March 29, 2008, 10:25:04 AM
WANT!
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on March 29, 2008, 10:32:41 AM
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 29, 2008, 10:51:35 AM
"She has a name. I call her Vera."
That made me LOL
Post by: Gewehr98 on March 29, 2008, 11:07:34 AM
Post by: Bogie on March 29, 2008, 11:17:58 AM
Post by: johnster999 on March 29, 2008, 11:32:25 AM
Post by: Mabs2 on March 29, 2008, 11:52:46 AM
But if I buy one, it'll be hard to not keep it.
Best dart gun I ever saw was a cheap one, unfortunately. 5 round detachable magazine lever action. Thing was nice, but poorly built.
Post by: Phyphor on March 29, 2008, 04:07:53 PM
And it's only $40!
Best to buy 5-10, use the ammo from all, and reserve the extra launchers for replacement parts.
Best to buy 5-10, use the ammo from all, and reserve the extra launchers for replacement parts.
That is so mine.
Post by: Manedwolf on March 29, 2008, 04:11:25 PM
As for siblings, well, I think it's quickly going to be "Barbie's Beruit Dreamhouse".
Post by: wmenorr67 on March 29, 2008, 09:31:14 PM
Post by: Jamisjockey on March 30, 2008, 03:02:08 AM
I can just see Christmas this year across the country, with the festive firing for effect.
As for siblings, well, I think it's quickly going to be "Barbie's Beruit Dreamhouse".
As for siblings, well, I think it's quickly going to be "Barbie's Beruit Dreamhouse".
Nice!
Just don't let the kids gain the high ground!
Post by: Dntsycnt on March 30, 2008, 06:36:44 AM
Won't he be surprised when I burst in with a front roll and open up with thirty rounds a minute of foam-covered whoopass.
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on March 30, 2008, 08:34:50 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on March 30, 2008, 08:40:09 AM
But is that a RAIL on top, there?
If that's the dimension of a standard rail...Streamlight? Laser?
Also, picture from toyfare, with apparently some guy from a gladiator show firing it.
And some others:
Holy crap, it's got a magpul stock and a tang sight!
Post by: K Frame on March 30, 2008, 09:30:10 AM
Tangent sight.
Although it is orange, so it might also qualify as a Tang sight. Astronauts probably took it to the moon...
Post by: Manedwolf on March 30, 2008, 09:35:15 AM
"tang sight!"
Tangent sight.
Although it is orange, so it might also qualify as a Tang sight. Astronauts probably took it to the moon...
Tangent sight.
Although it is orange, so it might also qualify as a Tang sight. Astronauts probably took it to the moon...
That's what I've always called those. And so do people who sell them...?
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=23126&title=COWBOY%20TARGET%20RIFLE%20SIGHTS
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"CREEDMOOR" REAR TANG SIGHTS
Mfr: PEDERSOLI DAVIDE & C.
Superb Long-Range Accuracy And The Right Period Styling
Named after the famous range on Long Island that hosted many long-range rifle competitions in the 1870s and 80s, the Creedmoor ladder-type sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and works equally well on cartridge rifles and muzzleloaders. Sight is precision machined from steel and attaches to tang with supplied setscrews and folds down when not in use. The Universal model is available in middle-range 2" and long-range 3" heights. The windage adjustment mechanism is on the eyepiece, allowing the eyepiece to dropped close to the base for close-in shots. The Soule model provides maximum adjustability to fit any hunting or target shooting conditions. Elevation is adjustable in precise increments of 1 MOA, and one full turn of the windage knob moves the point of aim left or right by 2½ MOA in ½ minute increments. Large knurled knob at the sight base allows fast, accurate return to center or previous setting. Choice of Short, Middle, and Long Range models.
Mfr: PEDERSOLI DAVIDE & C.
Superb Long-Range Accuracy And The Right Period Styling
Named after the famous range on Long Island that hosted many long-range rifle competitions in the 1870s and 80s, the Creedmoor ladder-type sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and works equally well on cartridge rifles and muzzleloaders. Sight is precision machined from steel and attaches to tang with supplied setscrews and folds down when not in use. The Universal model is available in middle-range 2" and long-range 3" heights. The windage adjustment mechanism is on the eyepiece, allowing the eyepiece to dropped close to the base for close-in shots. The Soule model provides maximum adjustability to fit any hunting or target shooting conditions. Elevation is adjustable in precise increments of 1 MOA, and one full turn of the windage knob moves the point of aim left or right by 2½ MOA in ½ minute increments. Large knurled knob at the sight base allows fast, accurate return to center or previous setting. Choice of Short, Middle, and Long Range models.
Post by: Bogie on March 30, 2008, 10:34:04 AM
Post by: Matthew Carberry on March 30, 2008, 11:28:53 AM
"tang sight!"
Tangent sight.
Although it is orange, so it might also qualify as a Tang sight. Astronauts probably took it to the moon...
Tangent sight.
Although it is orange, so it might also qualify as a Tang sight. Astronauts probably took it to the moon...
That's what I've always called those. And so do people who sell them...?
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...the Creedmoor ladder-type sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation and works equally well on cartridge rifles and muzzleloaders. Sight is precision machined from steel and attaches to tang with supplied setscrews and folds down when not in use.
Mike's right. That is a tangent or "ladder" sight.
"Tang" sights are tangent sights specifically designed to mount on the rifle's tang, the area behind the action where the stock attaches. They had to mount there on some rifles due to the action type.
The sight on the Nerf gun in question is mounted on the receiver, thus it is not a tang sight.
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on March 30, 2008, 11:37:21 AM
Post by: Ben on March 30, 2008, 11:46:47 AM
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Must...resist...Nerf...Vulcan...
Resistance is futile.
I can has Nerf Vulcan?
It will sit at my desk at work, pointed at the guest chair.
Post by: Manedwolf on March 30, 2008, 11:49:34 AM
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on March 30, 2008, 11:50:31 AM
Post by: wmenorr67 on March 30, 2008, 09:06:09 PM
Post by: The Annoyed Man on March 30, 2008, 09:18:53 PM
I foresee WAY too much abuse of this wonderful item.
Post by: Matthew Carberry on March 30, 2008, 10:00:18 PM
Post by: mtnbkr on March 31, 2008, 02:10:00 AM
Abby MUST have one.
However, we must work diligently to ensure that Thing 2 doesn't become a target of opportunity.
Chris
Post by: erictank on March 31, 2008, 07:02:55 AM
And it's only $40!
Best to buy 5-10, use the ammo from all, and reserve the extra launchers for replacement parts.
Best to buy 5-10, use the ammo from all, and reserve the extra launchers for replacement parts.
You can buy packages of extra Nerf darts on their own. Like 30 per pack, or something, I think. We needed to, in order to restock the air-powered full-auto Nerf-type gun the boy has, a couple of years ago. You can't get that gun anymore
.Not saying there's anything WRONG with buying 5-10 of these wonderful, glorious Nerfy-goodness toys, mind you...
Post by: Gewehr98 on March 31, 2008, 07:38:57 AM
That would be a tangent sight, aka elevator sight. They often have vernier scales for elevation.
Contrast that with tang sights, which mount on the receiver tang, near the wrist. You can have a tang-mounted tangent sight, like my 1874 Sharps Business Rifle, just to make things more confusing. Tangent sights don't always mount on the tang, though. Many are found mounted on the barrel just in front of the receiver. An example would be the rear ladder/tangent as found on my 1903A1 Springfield.
The Nerf will need a lot of tangent sight elevation to score hits way out there with those foam dart trajectories.
I wonder if the belts can be made longer, and slung over one's shoulder or arm, ala' Rambo?
Post by: Devonai on March 31, 2008, 03:04:21 PM
I wonder how long after it goes on sale will it take for someone to put a motion sensor on it and make a sentry turret?
"This is absolutely everything we could salvage from the dropship."
Post by: Wynterbourne on April 01, 2008, 04:12:13 PM
I guess I have no choice but to follow the demands of the management. Any idea when this thing goes on sale?
Post by: just Warren on April 01, 2008, 05:30:54 PM
Post by: InfidelSerf on April 01, 2008, 06:13:10 PM
get it while it lasts "Halo" nerf
Post by: Ben on December 06, 2008, 11:24:52 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on December 06, 2008, 11:29:05 AM
They have them in stock at Target. I just passed by them yesterday, $39.
They've got the EyeClops night vision for $50 too, if any
Post by: seeker_two on December 06, 2008, 11:31:01 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on December 06, 2008, 11:31:50 AM
Nerf Vulcan is the reason God made cats.... =D
Actually, it fires with sufficient velocity that it could actually cause a nasty bruise, or bad eye damage. Plus that many small flying objects hitting the cat would be severely traumatizing and terrify the poor cat. That's not so funny.
Post by: Ben on December 06, 2008, 11:41:42 AM
I don't know about cats, but I'll be doing a Nerf power mod after I get it and it's gonna remain sitting at my desk and pointed at my office door.
Post by: Mabs2 on December 06, 2008, 11:46:18 AM
Actually, it fires with sufficient velocity that it could actually cause a nasty bruise, or bad eye damage. Plus that many small flying objects hitting the cat would be severely traumatizing and terrify the poor cat. That's not so funny.Yes, exactly.
Post by: seeker_two on December 06, 2008, 11:52:22 AM
Actually, it fires with sufficient velocity that it could actually cause a nasty bruise, or bad eye damage.
Sorry...didn't know it had that much power behind it.....
...we'll just use it on really BIG cats, then.... =D
Post by: Gewehr98 on December 06, 2008, 12:24:32 PM
I bought one of the Nerf Vulcans in October, for my nephew's Christmas present. They don't have cats, but their golden retriever will love it. =D
Target, WalMart, Toys 'R Us, they're available everywhere, as are extra belt links and darts.
Post by: Ben on December 06, 2008, 01:32:02 PM
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Target, WalMart, Toys 'R Us
Out of stock, out of stock, out of stock. There was one on Amazon last night for $45. In the time it took me to put it in my cart and hit "buy" the website gave me an "unknown error". When I went back to the search page, it was gone, replaced by a $84 one. Today the cheapest at Amazon is $95.
If one shows up at the ~$40 range again I'll get one now, else after the holidays will work too.
Post by: BReilley on December 06, 2008, 02:38:12 PM
Post by: Marvin Dao on December 06, 2008, 02:44:52 PM
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But is that a RAIL on top, there?
If that's the dimension of a standard rail...Streamlight? Laser?
The rail is nonstandard. It can be modified so that you can use Picatinny rail compatible mounts, but it won't work with LaRue and other throw lever style mounts. (Yep, I've tried.) Clamp style mounts will work well enough. The drop rate of the darts is way too fast to use any sights other than a tangent sight though. (Tried that too. A ML3 just doesn't have enough adjustability for this...)
Post by: MechAg94 on December 06, 2008, 03:12:37 PM
Post by: Bogie on December 06, 2008, 03:59:23 PM
Other than psychologically.
Works for me.
Post by: Bigjake on December 06, 2008, 05:47:53 PM
Post by: Mabs2 on December 06, 2008, 05:48:24 PM
I don't think they'd cause lasting harm to a cat.Oh, darn...
Post by: roo_ster on December 06, 2008, 07:32:33 PM
Post by: myrockfight on December 09, 2008, 11:47:13 PM
Post by: S. Williamson on December 10, 2008, 01:56:40 AM
And completely AWESOME. =D
It can be fired as a straight-pull with no batteries, with the same velocity. Loads just like an M249. Comes with a tripod (easily detachable). Truly a formidable toy.
I have been shot with it. My best friend bought one... wait for it... to terrorize the cats.
And no, it doesn't hurt in the slightest. It's FOAM. At LOW VELOCITY. It surprises you, but there is literally zero pain.
Post by: T.O.M. on December 10, 2008, 01:53:27 PM
Post by: erictank on December 10, 2008, 03:39:08 PM
Must...resist...purchase...
Why? =D
I'm not "too grownup" to admit that we're getting one for Christmas, and it'll be just as much my toy as my step-son's.