Z.68s Projectiles, Z-MAG and Z-DRUM: Full Original FSC/TCP and Umarex .68 Presentation

This full edited text preserves Z-RAM’s original presentation and its then-current product claims, recommendations and future plans. Reported performance belongs to that historical presentation, not to a new test or a guaranteed result. Current product offers appear separately below.

Z.68s: a new projectile, not Z.68v2

On its YouTube channel, Z-RAM introduces the new Z.68s projectile—not to be confused with Z.68v2. The presentation covers the differences in the new Z.68s projectiles, which markers can use them and what else needs attention.

First, take a closer look at the projectile. It is noticeably more pointed than V2: this angle is much more acute at 80 degrees, compared with 100 degrees on the other projectile. The other tip is not quite as pointed; this one is really sharp, like an arrow.

Its weight is 9–9.5 g, also a very good weight. The other projectile weighs 8.5 g and is also available in the shop as a 10 g version. One important point about Z.68v2 is that nothing more pointed can be put into the First Strike FSC without changes. Z-RAM has already achieved the best possible shape for that requirement. That is why these projectiles are so popular and are absolute bestsellers.

Length and the models discussed

Z-RAM has managed to make Z.68s even sharper while keeping it usable in the First Strike FSC or PepperBall TCP. A few things need consideration, but the small details required to fire a projectile like this are not a big deal.

Most importantly, these projectiles are 20 mm long including the tip, whereas the others are only 17.34 mm long. Naturally, projectiles that are 2–3 mm longer do not simply fit everywhere. Each marker therefore needs to be considered: where they fit, how they fit and what else requires attention.

Z-MAG for First Strike FSC and PepperBall TCP

First, take a quick look at the First Strike FSC and PepperBall TCP. Z-RAM has already made a video introducing the 20 g magazine. All four CO₂ capsule sizes fit here: 8 g, 12 g, 16 g and 20 g. The capsules must be unthreaded, and all four fit.

The magazine already contains the MagMode, but it comes without the valves, springs and screws shown here. Only this little additional screw is included. Everything else is taken from the original magazine.

Z.68s projectiles fit into these magazines very well and slide through very well. They do not fit into the normal standard magazine. This is very important: to use the FSC with these projectiles, the Z-MAG is absolutely necessary.

The original loading and cover demonstration

Second, when using Z.68s, this spring and this pin at the front have to be removed and left out. Okay: this part only hinders the projectile as it tries to enter the barrel.

How can the magazine be loaded and inserted into the marker without all the projectiles coming out at the top? Z-RAM recommends the following sequence: slide this down, hook it at the bottom and fill the magazine. The projectiles are now in here. Load the marker, then release this. It has now slid up, loaded and held everything securely.

There is also the slip cover—or rather, the cover supplied previously. It is rigid and slides over the magazine, but that is not possible when this has been pulled down. The slip cover cannot go over it then; the magazine must be loaded first and the cover put around it afterwards. The old cover cannot do that.

That is why new magazine orders now receive this cover instead of the slip cover. It opens at the side. Put the magazine in, press it here, and it is in place. It looks great, the Z.68s are loaded, and it works.

The barrel-opening passage and Z.68v2 comparison

Another very important point is that the barrel opening at this point has to be enlarged by 2 mm. That is not much: use a file or an electric file and file down 2 mm here. Mark it with a scratch beforehand, then file it down so that the S projectiles can fall and pass through without problems.

There is not much to get wrong here: file it and make the whole opening as round as possible, simply creating more space for the slightly longer projectiles. The magazine already has room for them, so once the barrel has been worked on, they fit and the marker is basically ready to use. Removing this part prevents problems with the projectiles.

The same can also be done with regular Z.68v2. If there are problems with the standard magazine, Z-RAM of course recommends the MagMode already installed here. It should definitely be installed in the standard magazine when using V2—the normal V2 projectiles. If these parts are then left out, nothing can stand in the projectile’s way.

Normally, however, it should work without problems; this is just a tip. When the standard magazine is loaded and this is pulled down, the complete magazine can be slid in without releasing anything manually. It releases itself automatically and jumps up. A cover like this is of course not needed in that case, and it works normally.

The FSC setup and planned performance developments

The FSC is now ready to go. The barrel opening has been lengthened by 2 mm, and the Z-MAG accommodates the longer projectiles. That makes it ready for use: a really cool projectile fired with a top marker. The FSC is of course one of the strongest paintball or RAM markers currently available.

The screw shown here can be turned as far as possible for good results. Its specific name at 09:56 is unclear in the original captions. The setup now has the 7-inch barrel and barrel cover, also available from the Z-RAM shop, increasing performance further—especially with the 20 g magazine. A little more power is coming through, and that extra power also needs space in the barrel.

The steel chamber and PowerPin are also installed, adding a little more power. Further FSC modifications will be introduced later. To summarise briefly once more: for the FSC, the magazine is needed without these pins, and the barrel opening has to be lengthened by 2 mm here. Z.68s projectiles can then be used.

Z-DRUM for Umarex HDR68/TR68

Next is the Umarex T4E HDR68/TR68, which can also fire Z.68s—but not with the standard drum. The projectile protrudes by 2–3 mm and would not fit here. Z-RAM therefore developed its own drum, with several advantages.

It is 3D-printed from TPU, but to a very high quality. TPU is elastic: the drum is a little softer and gives slightly around the projectile. Z.68s can now be inserted, with the material giving a little around them. They fit perfectly, with nothing sticking out.

The opening is 2 mm deeper. Normal V2 projectiles also fit without problems, balls fit and stay in place, and all the other .68-calibre projectiles then offered in the Z-RAM shop fit in this drum too.

The original drum demonstration and recap

This part is removed from the standard drum and inserted into the Z-DRUM. It is no big deal. A thin screwdriver is inserted at the side to lever the part out slowly all the way around. Once it comes out, put it onto the Z-DRUM and press it firmly. Depending on how securely it holds, gluing is not necessary either. It is fairly quick.

As already stated, the Z.68 projectiles all fit here. They sit nicely, the drum turns well, and everything is fine. To summarise briefly again: the HDR68/TR68 needs the Z-DRUM to fire Z.68s projectiles. Nothing else has to be changed. It is available in the shop, and a set with the projectiles and drum is a little cheaper. Be sure to check it out.

Z.68s in the Umarex HDS68/TS68

Next is the Umarex T4E HDS68/TS68. It can also fire Z.68s slugs, without any modifications. Insert the projectile normally; it sits here like this. It should then be pushed one step further. After a few millimetres, it can be felt snapping into place again.

The projectiles now sit a little deeper than normal. They are held in place and do not fall out. They sit securely, a little deeper than usual, and can then be fired normally. The same applies to V2 projectiles. Push them a little deeper, and Z.68s can also be fired from the HDS68/TS68.

In summary, no changes are needed to the HDS68/TS68: the projectile simply goes a little deeper than a normal projectile or ball. This tip also applies to many other projectiles in the shop that may not previously have worked in an HDS68/TS68. Try it out; it allows many projectiles to be used.

Z-MAG, Z-DRUM and the upcoming tests

These are the shop’s innovations: the Z-MAG for the FSC permits Z.68s projectiles to be fired, and the Z-DRUM permits Z.68s to be fired with the HDR68/TR68. Further FSC innovations will follow in the next few weeks.

Z-RAM will make another video, carry out shooting tests and show how Z.68s behave with the markers, as well as how the Z-MAG performs with the various CO₂ capsules. Those results will be shown in upcoming videos.

The upcoming videos will also take the HDR68/TR68 through a complete tuning project to see what it can achieve. This time, it will be converted to HPA with the new ASA adapter in the shop, connecting the bottle directly to the chamber. The tuning barrel and its extension will then be installed.

It will be a long setup with a bottle, buttstock and all the trimmings, plus the Z-DRUM and Z.68s projectiles. It will be a great setup, and Z-RAM looks forward to presenting it. The setup is already really great, and the coming innovations will make it really amazing. A few more things will be implemented with these two markers.

The Umarex HDR50/TR50 setup and closing invitation

All the Z-RAM tuning parts are also installed in the HDR50/TR50 shown here. This setup achieves 35 joules with only a 12 g CO₂ capsule. The complete setup, without the marker but with all the parts and the two Z-Extensions, is available in the shop. All the parts can be bought individually or as a set, as preferred.

A finished, complete setup for these two markers will also be available soon. Of course, a Z-Extension can be mounted here, or just this ASA adapter.

That is it for today’s video. It introduced the Z.68s projectiles, the new magazine that accommodates capsules from 8 g to 20 g—thereby increasing performance—and that also accommodates Z.68s, plus the Z-DRUM that accommodates Z.68s as well.

For more innovations, subscribe to the Z-RAM YouTube channel and leave a thumbs-up. Have lots of fun—from Z-RAM. Thank you.

Related reading: Z.68v2 8.5 g: Z-RAM’s Original Product Presentation.

Current products — separate from the historical presentation

NEW!!! 6x Z.68s 9.5g Z-RAM Steel Bullets cal 0.68 TCP/FSC TR68 TS68

The current offer contains six 9.5 g Z.68s steel projectiles. These are the longer projectiles discussed in the historical presentation. Check the current product’s model-specific requirements; they are not the shorter Z.68v2 option.

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Z-RAM Z-MAG 8 Shots Magazin for TCP/FSC (Fits: 8, 12, 16 & 20g co2 & Z.68s Bullets)

The current Z-MAG offer includes the two-piece frame, cover, three spacers, small screw and MagMode. It accepts unthreaded 8 g, 12 g, 16 g and 20 g capsules. The donor magazine supplies its valve, spring and other screws; the marker and capsules are not included.

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Z-RAM Z-DRUM Tuning Drum for Umarex T4E TR68 HDR68 (Z.68s fits!) RED

The current Z-DRUM is the flexible TPU drum for Umarex HDR68/TR68 and longer Z.68s projectiles. It reuses the original metal driver. When choosing the linked complete HPA package, this drum is already included; the standalone offer is for a separate purchase or replacement.

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