First Strike FSC and PepperBall TCP: Z.68s Barrel Adaptation and Four CO2 Capsule Tests

This edition preserves the original barrel-work demonstration, four capsule comparisons and forthcoming-video announcements.

Z.68s projectiles in the First Strike FSC and PepperBall TCP

On the YouTube channel today, Z-RAM will show how to adapt the barrel of the First Strike FSC or PepperBall TCP so Z.68s projectiles can be fired. The familiar Z68 V2 projectiles can be used normally without having to adapt Z-RAM's magazine and the barrel.

Z.68s projectiles are a little longer and more pointed, however, and require a special magazine: Z-RAM's Z-Mag, which can also be found in the shop. Z.68s projectiles fit in it. The barrel does have to be adapted. Any conventional standard barrel from .686 can be used; a little space needs to be created here in this area.

Z-RAM has already done that with the standard barrel, which is a little older. Today, the work will be done together on this one. This opening will be made two or three millimeters larger here, followed by firing tests with Z.68s projectiles. Z-RAM will also take the opportunity to show the performance differences between capsule sizes, then examine them together on the chronograph.

Preparing and working the barrel opening

All right, let's start working on the barrel. Of course, there are several ways to do this: with the device and attachments shown here, or simply with a normal file and perhaps a couple of smaller files. It can then be filed down here like this. Today, Z-RAM will use the device. Z-RAM thinks the handheld tools will get you there somehow.

First, remove the detents here so they are not damaged. Then make a rough line here, about three millimeters. It does not have to be perfectly round here, but it should be symmetrical. It is important to remove the three millimeters in this area. Then hold this firmly. Thank you.

A little from the inside too, so this whole area can be made round and smooth. Let's take a quick look. There are now 20.1 millimeters here. Z-RAM thinks a little more is needed. It will fit through, but a little more space is needed.

Z-RAM thinks that will be enough for now. Refine the whole thing a little with the sanding attachment. This creates more space here, and the whole thing is nice and round so there are no edges. Thank you. There are now 21 millimeters here. That should fit. That will be okay. A little blowing through and cleaning, and that is it for the barrel.

It passes through. All the other projectiles still fit: the normal Z68 V2 projectiles, and these bullets too. They will also fit through. They can all continue to be used normally, except that Z.68s projectiles now fit too. Please remember that the magazine is also needed. Let's put everything together and carry out a few shooting tests.

Barrel cover and magazine preparation

The barrel is finished. Grease it well here too, wherever it comes into contact with the bullets. This is the barrel cover, which is perfect for the 7-inch barrel. Even if the barrel is longer, it still fits. So even with a longer barrel, there is still a kind of shroud here onto which something can be screwed. The whole thing can also be secured down here with a screw. That is included, but it fits quite well even without a screw.

Then there is the magazine here. As explained in previous videos, use all the screws, springs and other parts from the standard magazine. Use the red spring and the MagMode included with the magazine. Here is this little screw, also included with the magazine. Hook this up below.

What Z-RAM always does is grease the fingers a little here, then grease the projectiles well. This whole exit has also been greased well, here and here. Basically, that was it. Now load the projectiles into the magazine. Eight fit in the magazine.

Start here with the 8 g CO2 capsules, using the 8 g spacer. Then there is the cover here, captioned as 'belt cover'; it can also be used as a 'slip cover'. The exact cover terms are unclear in the saved captions. For Z.68s projectiles, either no cover is needed at all, or this 'belt cover' is needed.

Now everything is ready to go. Let's carry out the first chronograph test with the 8 g capsule. See you at the chronograph.

8 g and 12 g capsule tests

For the first test, the 8 g capsule is installed, and Z-RAM is firing Z.68s projectiles. 260 FPS, 30 J. 196 FPS. 135 FPS. 100 FPS. 90 FPS. 51 FPS. 38 FPS. 42 FPS. Z-RAM will then put in the 12 g capsule.

Now there is the 12 g capsule and the Z.68s projectiles. 327 FPS, 47 J. 293 FPS. 256 FPS. 217 FPS. 177 FPS. 126 FPS. 104 FPS. Now put in the 16 g capsule.

16 g and 20 g capsule tests

Now there is a 16 g capsule here, with a 16 g spacer and Z.68s projectiles. 325 FPS, 47 J. 302. 258. 233. 182. 156. 135. That was the 16 g capsule; now comes the 20 g capsule.

Now there is a 20 g capsule here and the Z.68s projectiles. Let's make this a little more interesting and put this sheet metal here. Two or three of these could easily have been shot through. 325 FPS, 47 J. 262. 250. 213. 204. 174. 164.

The capsule comparison and the finished setup

As you could see, Z-RAM got really good results with the FSC or TCP and the Z.68s projectiles. The chronograph numbers were really good too. The projectile here weighs 9.5 g, giving a maximum of 47 J with the 20 g capsules, a really good result. The 12 and 16 g capsules also gave very good results. Z-RAM thinks the 20 g capsules might have done a little better with a long barrel.

Keep in mind that this is an extremely sharp projectile with a very high weight of 9.5 g, and the whole thing with the 20 g capsule gives enough power. The setup itself also looks really good. What do you think? Write to Z-RAM in the comments.

Everything needed for this setup can be found in Z-RAM's shop, except the barrel and the weapon. The cover, magazine, projectiles, steel chamber and PowerPin can all be obtained in the shop.

Upcoming tests and signoff

That is it for today. In the next videos, Z-RAM will shoot some other things; let's see what can be found. Z-RAM is also really looking forward to a video with the HDR68 and a Z-Drum that can also take Z.68s projectiles. The results there are really great too, so it remains exciting. Subscribe to the channel and give it a thumbs up. See you next time. Yours, Z-RAM.

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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Watch the complete original presentation

The complete original video accompanies the text above.

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😏Shoot with sharpest bullets on market! Z.68s projectiles & Z-MAG for FSC / TCP / T8.1 / T9.1 Tuning

Channel: Z-RAM

Related Z-RAM presentation

The separate Z-MAG introduction describes its capsule sizes and supplied parts. It complements the main film without becoming another measurement of the same test.

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😮Z-MAG TUNING Magazin 8 Shots 20g co2 Capsules Tiberius First Strike FSC T8.1 T9.1 Pepperball TCP🚀

Channel: Z-RAM