Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-31076655-20180514154446/@comment-27306930-20180515015434

Hey Risko, welcome to the forum. There are many good options for the Longshot. Just to be clear, there are two classes of Nerfers who mod the Longshot - the casual players who want a good solid reliable way-better-than-average blaster, and the hardcore Nerfers who want maximum performance. So if you're looking for 200+ fps performance, this probably isn't the right forum.

That being said, I think the 5Kg spring is kinda wimpy. On the other hand, the 10kg spring is pretty stiff. One-handed priming might be a challenge, especially if the sled binds a little. Without the AR, the 10kg can also break stock parts, like the plunger rod and tube.

The 8kg spring IMHO is the sweet spot. You can still prime with one hand, you won't feel bad about hitting your friends in the head, you won't blow your darts apart, or need special ammo, and you won't have to reinforce your blaster internals.

Personally, I used the spring-double technique to thread two similar springs into my LongShot. I'd say it's about 7kg, and I like it very much.

Whatever you decide, please pad your plunger head. Felt discs, rubber washers, and neoprene gaskets all work great to enhance your blaster's longevity.