Dye DAM

[chicago]

Feb 26, 2013 11:31:01 GMT -5 casper said:

mean while over on facebook someone is using dj's pics claiming they are his.Drama or sarcasum ??http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/464046240282484/544787365541704/?notif_t=group_comment_reply

Can't seem to get to this rant becasue of how it was saved, tried everything now, I'm going to try copying it here from the quote and then modding it!

www.facebook.com/#!/groups/464046240282484/544787365541704

if it doesn't work, does anyone else have a suggestion?

[Allu]

That teenage hate... I don't know what to say, I just pity them.

Its not like we'r flaming them for shiny chromed markers with self made graffiti on, to each his own, sometimes they even look good

Maybe someone got hit by a first strike to many times

[casper]

I was told it was sarcasum !!

[Allu]

My bad then, guess I have a negative mind about those kind of things, sorry.
Wonder why tho

[DJmatt123]

Yeah, looks like someones a little jealous....same guy on MCB that was giving me ****.....lol.

[casper]

I paint allot of my stuff unless it has some great looking anno.

[DJmatt123]

Some of my latest updates on the DAM. Increased barrel length (2" fin, 4" HH linked to 14" HH with Flasc suppressor with 5" double ported insert inside), made a weaver mount for the Vendetta, Harris bipod, working on the Iphone scope mount, moved q-loader up to hopper adapter for troubleshooting the breaks (think I've figured it out), and removed stock so I can fit the 22ci tank.

[chicago]

I bow to the master.

[Allu]

Now that's what i call a versatile marker!

[DJmatt123]

Just added a new, very simple but very needed and effective mod. The DAM's LED's are recessed on the side of the marker and can not be seen from the shooting position and with the 10 minute auto shut-off and being able to see if a round is chambered, you really need to be able to see it. I only use semi-auto mode so I don't need to see the firing mode LED's and they just add something else to catch attention so I opted to cover them with this mod also, could easily be left visible or add another of these so the mode can be seen also. Sorry for the poor quality pics but they should work to show the mod, it still needs to be painted of course....pretty self explanatory but ask if you still have any questions about it.

[Allu]

Nice, sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.

[PzPicklez]

Hey djmatt, I'm thinking of getting a DAM, my only question is, is it worth the money?

[DJmatt123]

I would have to say it depends. Being that is new, they seem to have their share of problems. Dye seems to be very good with helping to sort them out though. It is a great "do everything" type of marker. With the qloader I modified, I have plenty of firepower for cqb and can easily switch to FS's. I would highly recommend a HH barrel though if you get it and want to shot FS's, the smooth bore that it comes with didn't impress me, it's great for regular paint though. It is highly customizable although Dye has not released any new accessories other than what originally came out when the marker did. Rumor has it they are working on a box mag and an air-in-stock and/or air-thru-stock. Both will be a great addition to it. It also automatically turn itself off after 10 minutes of non-use so if you play a lot of scenarios or take a long time between shots, keep that in mind. Another problem some people have is trying to fit a scope and a hopper on at the same time.

It seems like a lot of love / hate relationships with them. I have done a lot of work with mine to get it just the way I like it (and will probably continue to make changes, just the way I am) and I love playing with it. It is very heavy the way I have it set up.

Also as a side note, if you want to be the center of attention, it seems to draw a lot of attention.

There are a lot of reviews out there on them and I would highly suggest reading them to make sure it is the marker you want. They definitely are not cheap. Hope I haven't rambled to much, if you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them the best I can.

[DJmatt123]

Did a bunch more upgrades. A lot of this is going to move onto the SR1 hopefully and the DAM will go back to being more of a regular PB marker with FS capability.

Bushnell Yardage Pro w/ built in laser rangefinder
HHA Optomizer
20 MOA riser rail
20" HH barrel






I also picked up a butt pad with a built in, retractable monopod for when I hopefully get a SR1. It won't fit on the stock that's on my DAM right now.

[trinity]

That is simply gorgeous. I really like the scope. I have the Nikon M223 and I am very happy with it, but the Bushnell is a great scope.

I know Bill. The demand for the 2nd gen. SR1 is pretty high so I expect that almost any day I will hear he has gone into production on it.

For a long time I have thought that the ideal scenario marker duo would be the SR1 and the Dye Dam because while I love the long-range stuff, occasionally I just have the urge to do the up-close stuff. That set up would allow me to scratch both itches and still use first strike rounds.