TreeStuff - APTA - Wow!

[mistahbenn]

Lol I actually just had to cut 1 dead branch off that one. Took about 30 minutes total but I was wishing for a HAAAASSS!

 

[SouthSoundTree]

You got it right. I will try to get all that listed on the product page. Jambo has me running crazy.

When you get to it, it will be a good improvement. I guy that doesn't have time to research as much, will be able to click, click, click, done. All the right stuff, easily, and people who don't want the kit, will know which bags to get.

 

[No_Bivy]

Got my apta yesterday. Looks good except the end of barrell was sharp as hell. Emory clothed it now its ok. The ball valve seems hard to open quick....will it get easier...

Filled it with acorns .....nice scatter gun effect. Hope my crew don't in trouble with this thing.

 

[pigwot]

Find yourself a 1" thick sheet of plastic foam like they pack things like computers in and use a hole saw to cut wadding circles out. pop one of those down the barrel of the APTA and then your throwbag. Less loss of air pressure around an odd-shaped throwbag, and you get better distance/accuracy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadding

 

[pantheraba]

My first (proto-type APTA...very much different from the current version) had a very stiff ball valve. I almost could not operate it.

The latest one (approx 6 months ago) is much easier to operate...not silky smooth but very reasonable. If yours does not ease up you'll need to talk to Nick.

In post 19 of this thread you can see my video...at 6:00 and 11:00 you can see how my valve turns.

 

[gf beranek]

I believe there are electric valves that can serve the same purpose at the push of a button. I'll have to do a search again and find out more.

 

[FJR]

It seems that a push button release would be a great next step.

 

[Husabud]

I did some searching when I made mine a few months ago. Mostly zone valves for sprinkler systems being used. I think the site I ended up on was antenna launchers or something of the sort. Easy enough to do, just too bulky and slightly delicate.

Edit: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Maybe a fuel shut off valve
http://www.amazon.com/Vakind-Position-Electric-Solenoid-Valve/dp/B009HW49Y0/ref=pd_sim_indust_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QMBZC3ZGMWRTZMZJW1B

 

[gf beranek]

Yeah, that's like what I've seen. Thanks

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

I can't say if an APTA would have performed better, but my frustration with my Big Shot there other day pushed me to purchase one. Time savings will pay for it over a half a year, maybe, especially with W-C rates going up.

 

[No_Bivy]

Big shot for sale here.

We charge our apta from the compressor on truck. Ran a line to under the driver side. Quick charge to 120

High shots with bike pump to 160

 

[squisher]

Did the valve loosen up, or does it just work fine the way it is?

 

[kevin bingham]

Have to say, I was a bit skeptical at first. The new shorter design with the handle makes it sweet. I love it now. Super fun and accurate. I am hoping my hand throwing skills don't stagnate. Thanks Nick and Dave for making it a reality. Definitly gonna save some time all the way around.

 

[BOTS]

Big shot for sale here.

We charge our apta from the compressor on truck. Ran a line to under the driver side. Quick charge to 120

High shots with bike pump to 160

160ft would get me 3/4 ways up, (or you talking PSI?) like it....been thinking about trying one, see if I can borrow Bix's

 

[Tim_B.]

Find yourself a 1" thick sheet of plastic foam like they pack things like computers in and use a hole saw to cut wadding circles out. pop one of those down the barrel of the APTA and then your throwbag. Less loss of air pressure around an odd-shaped throwbag, and you get better distance/accuracy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadding

That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing that. I do not yet own the APTA, but when I do, I'll remember this.

Tim

 

[kevin bingham]

Nick, I think a sweet little extra would be a little holder type thing to mount a designated ram rod. Muzzle loading rifle style. My only inefficiency has been running around trying to locate a rake or a right sized stick. this work is just too easy now.

 

[MasterBlaster]

That plug thingy and rod sounds like something that should come with the package.

 

[squisher]

That's a good idea.

 

[pantheraba]

Ramrod...no problem. I keep bamboo in my truck...doesn't everybody????

PCTREE...air compressor on the truck is a dream way to do that. Glad you have that option.

 

[bonner1040]

I like the wadding idea. We have kicked around a ramrod idea. we will work on it....

 

[pantheraba]

And the laser sight?

 

[No_Bivy]

Mount a picatinny rail on it

 

[pantheraba]

Interesting suggestion. I have never used any rails...no lasers on any of my guns.

Prices are ALL over the map...from $9 to $200

Would this work? http://www.anacortesoutdoor.com/erg...iq-6wMYuw6G8qK5Iny6zpGdD8MkmVJ-7HEaAvIl8P8HAQ

Or something here? http://store.magpul.com/category/103

Then you need something to hold the laser.....if you have suggestions I'd love to hear them.

 

[No_Bivy]

Do you want to put a red dot sight on it?