WELL R8 ReviewTable of Contents----------------------
1.) Introduction
2.) Packaging
3.) Appearance
4.) Additional Gun Info
5.) Some Gun Pictures
6.) Performance Part 1 (Wal-Mart BBs)
7.) Performance Part 2 (High Grade BBs) coming soon
8.) Wal-Mart/High Grade BBs Compared coming soon
9.) Conclusion / Pros and Cons
1.) Introduction------------------
This is my first review, so sorry if it isn’t that great. I spent a long time deciding on many guns like the CM028, BE TECH AUG, CYMA MP5j, but in the end I purchased the R8 for $80 from
www.geartron.com. The Shipping took about 6 days to reach my house.
*The BBs I used during testing/firing my gun during this review are .20 High Grade BBs and .20 Cyber Gun BBs from Wal-Mart.
High Grades:
www.airsoft128.com/xcart/catalog/VBA206W_020g_5000rd_Bag_BBs-p-32659.html2.) Packaging----------------
The packaging was fairly simple. The R8 comes with standard AEG items, but to be exact it includes the following:
-(1) R8
-(1) Cheap 2 Point Sling
-(1) 425 BB High Cap Mag
-(1) Charger
-(1) 8.4V Battery
-(1) Red Dot Scope
-(3) R.I.S. Metal Rails
-(2) Alan Keys
-(100) Very Cheap BBs
And also some poorly translated directions.
Picture of Box
9/10
3.) Appearance-----------------
The Appearance of the WELL R8 is really good. The gun itself really has no metal, with the metal weights being inside to give it the weight of about 4 pounds. The only external metal is the R.I.S. rails, the trigger, and the clips for the straps. The gearbox however is metal. The externals are not a downfall by being plastic though as the gun is very compact which makes the plastic really sturdy. The chances of snapping the gun on a wall are probably 0.01%. The length of the gun is around 26 inches. The best thing I like about the R8 being compact is it is very easy to shoulder.
9/10
4.) Additional Gun Info---------------------------
*Red Dot Scope- The Red Dot Scope is pretty much useless. It isn’t really an accurate scope, chances are you wont use it, but it makes a nice extra.
*Rail Interface System (RIS)- The R8 comes with 3 metal RIS rails, which screw onto the bottom and 2 sides of the gun. There is also a rail on top of the gun, where the Red Dot Scope would go. You can add any additional item you would like such as flashlights, lasers, ECT.
*Charging Time- The Charging time for the 8.4V battery that comes stock is 4.4 hours of charging.
Battery Information The battery that comes stock with the R8 is an 8.4V battery with mini connecters. The charge time is 4.4 hours with the stock charging as stated above. With 1 full charge you can get about 1,000 shots from your battery. You will know when the battery is dieing because the firing starts to sound different, also the power and range will become weak.
Installing the battery in the forgrip The battery is installed in the front of the gun. To get the battery in you must remove the hand guard then install it.
Removed Hand Guard
Connect Battery
Slide Battery Into Cover
Slide Cover Onto GunInstalling the battery in the stock? Could be possible.The Stock Removed
Rail for the Stock
R8 with no Stock
Looking into the Stock
The Battery Extension/Connecter in back of gun
Removable piece on Butt of Stock
The Weight inside Stock
The Weight from Stock
Looking into Stock without Weight
The Battery may be able to go into the stock, but you may have to take apart your gun to get to the connecter/extension in the back because it is a tight fit. If you can manage to fit a battery inside the stock you can use a stick battery.
The Hop-Up The Hop-up that comes stock in the R8 is plastic. The hop-up is of course adjustable and does make a difference in your shooting. It may take a while to get the right accuracy at the right distance. To reach the hop-up you must first pull a lever that is located at the front of the gun. See in the picture below the lever sticking out to the left of the gun? Pull that and that moves the hop-up’s hatch.
The hop-up is a pure white color. The R8 is compatible with any TM or CA type hop-up which is a plus.
The Plastic on the Gun The plastic on the R8 is very sturdy. The gun itself looks really appealing with its plastic body. At a distance it can really look like a real firearm. The gun also has no creaks in the plastic, which is good. I tested this by holding it and shaking it back and forth in a rough manner. It is good quality plastic.
The Selector Switch The R8 can fire SAFE/SEMI/FULL auto. While flipping the selector switch there is a nice “click” to each adjustment. To switch between fire rates is very easy and has no struggles.
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5.) Some Gun Pictures---------------------------
The Directions Side A
The Directions Side B
The WELL R8The Selector Switch of R8 The Hop-Up UnitThe Red Dot Scope (Right Side)
The Red Dot Scope (Left Side)
The Left Side Without Scope
Looking Through the Scope
Front of GunWELL R8 Trademark
"Made In China"
Side of Magazine
Other Side of Magazine
Magazine Top
Magazine Standing
The BBs Enter Here
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6.) Performance Part 1 (Wal-Mart BBs)-------------------------------------------------------
Warning: Use Low Grade BBs at your own risk Now this is the main part on the gun.
The good side on the R8 is the High stock FPS. Stock, the gun can pierce 2 sides of a soda can from 5 ft. away. This gun would be deadly in any CQB skirmish and also be a good gun in woodland skirmishes, however with mid-range shootings. The max range of accurately shooting a man-size target is probably between 100-130 ft., with the hop-up adjusted to the right settings. The accuracy is the only shine down from the WELL R8. At times there is a "random" BB that gets away, but other than that it is great. Also sometimes you may experience a misfire. Meaning that the BB will not fire on Semi. The problem to this usually happens when A) My battery is low on life B) I pull the trigger halfway. Another problem I have faced was that it occasionally will double fire on Semi. I am not sure to why this occurs, but it really isn't a problem. The sights on the gun are actually pretty accurate, I was just plucking stuff in my backyard at whatever I aimed it at. Also lasers work Great with this rifle. I would slap my laser on it and wherever the laser went, the BB hit there! Was pretty cool. (60 ft. distances)
FPS (Feet per Second)
The FPS is really good on the WELL R8. I would say it is around 280-310 using the Poor Man’s Chronograph. Here is what it did to one of my soda cans on semi. Clearly the bb did go through both sides of the can, this shot was fired from about 5 ft.
Front Side of Can
Back Side of Can
Side of Can
Some Other CansBB Entered
BB Exit
BB Entered
BB Exit
BB Entered
BB Did Not Exit A&W Root beer must make stronger cans, same results on 3 A&W Cans
Magazine The Magazine is plastic and holds around 400 bbs. The Magazine feeds flawlessly on both semi and full auto. The WELL R8 can be used with Tokyo Mauri or Classic Army G3A3 modeled magazines, so if you would like to buy a metal Classic Army magazine they would work inside the WELL R8. This is one magazine I have found that would be compatible with the R8.
http://www.kapowwe.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=9-4-12&Category_Code=airsoft-src-aegTests These tests where used with .20 Cybergun BBs from Wal-Mart. High Grade BBs will be posted with in the next 1-5 days.
I do not recommend using Wal-Mart BBs.Test 1 (20 ft. Semi)
10 BBs were fired on this taget
Test 2 (40 ft. Semi)
10 BBs were fired on this target
The Paper says 9/10 but is actually 10/10Test 3 (60 ft. Semi)
10 BBs were fired on this target
Test 4 (35 ft. Full Auto, 4 seconds)
Test 5 (Full/Semi Auto Video)
Shooting up a cardboard box http://video.google.com/videouploadfinished?docid=-4121255100207240870&filename=wsb64__U2VwMTBfNQ.aviif you can’t tell the ROF is pretty fast, about 15 RPS.The Cardboard was pretty thick
8/10
7.) Performance Part 2 (High Grade BBs)----------------------------------------------------------
These tests where done by JT's "High Grade 5000 ct BBs."
Test 1 (20 ft. Semi)
Test 2 (40 ft. Semi)
Test 3 (60 ft. Semi)
Test 4 (35 ft. Full Auto, 4 seconds)
8.) Wal-Mart/High Grade BBs Compared-------------------------------------------------
To my conclusion, High Grade BBs do have somewhat more range/accuracy, but not a great difference. For some reason on full auto, cybergun BBs showed to be more accurate. Clearly High Grade BBs got a little more accurate shots on semi however. I wouldn't really use Wal-Mart BBs because they clearly do have little ridges on every BB and may damage your gun somehow.
Now here are some pictures comparing the 2 BBs.
Which one are High Grades?
The High Grades are on the leftWhich one are High Grades?
The High Grades are on the rightHigh Grade BB Perfectly smooth
Wal-Mart CyberGun BB Notice the little bump?
Tests Compared High Grade BBs will be on the TopTest 1 (20 ft. Semi)
Test 2 (40 ft. Semi)
Test 3 (60 ft. Semi)
Test 4 (35 ft. Full Auto)
9.) Conclusion / Pros and Cons---------------------------------------------
The WELL R8 is a very good deal for the price. I would recommend the WELL R8 to anyone that would like a nice durable gun. The gun is perfect for CQB and also woodland battles.
Some Suggested Upgrades If you want any kind of upgrades I would recommend getting a tightbore or a new barrel into the R8. The stock barrel makes the accuracy not that great. Getting a new barrel would A) Increase Range B) Increase Accuracy. If you do get a new barrel you would have to also make an outter barrel extension because you can't get the correct measurement length for your gun. I am going to get a 363mm barrel and it will increase the total length of my gun by about 5 inches.
PROs-Cheap Price
-Strong FPS
-Compact and easy to carry
-Hit man size targets from 100 ft.
-Magazine feeds flawlessly
CONs-Not a lot of metal
-Accuracy is ok (suggest a longer barrel)
-Sometimes double feeds/misfires (not big problem)
I would give the WELL R8 a 9/10. For the price you really can’t go wrong. Great Deal.
