First off - I realize that the Q-loader system is sold to a niche customer base and that is is not as widely used as a standard hopper. Also, information on the RAP4 sniper mount is hard to get by, which is why I decided to do this pictorial/how-to guide. Hopefully it'll be of use to Qloader users of this board.

After what seemed like an eternity, I finally received my RAP4 QLoader sniper mount adapter. I was surprised to see the contents devoid of instructions or installation steps. Although the design is straightforward, it does NOT work right out of the box.

Many, many people complained about AIC's fragile twist-lock adapter for the A5. The fine folks over at the Qloader labs addressed the issue and designed a sturdier part that no longer has that annoying tab that easily broke. I'm glad to say that the RAP4 kit includes this redesigned piece:



On a sidenote, that new piece is sturdier than the new tabless adapter from AIC, and actually looks a lot like the X7 Qloader adapter.

My joy quickly turned to disappointment. As soon as I installed the kit on my marker, the whole assembly drooped under the weight and pressure of an empty Qpod. I checked RAP4's forums for an easy fix and sure enough, I wasn't the only one with this issue. Some people suggested adding a couple of layers of electrical tape around the adapter tube, which I tried. Although effective, this created a gap between the direct feed adapter halves. I promplty removed the electrical tape and went straight for the epoxy glue.

Epoxy will bond anything, and bond it for good. I needed something durable that would outstand the rigors of the local paintball field. Simply put, I liberally applied epoxy glue to the feed tube (especially on the silver grinded part and on both inner halves of the direct feed adapter:


Once reassembled, I took the rest of the epoxy glue and applied some more all around the seams and gaps of the whole assembly. That thing won't budge now!


While you wait for the epoxy to dry, you will need to shave off/grind the supplied nut so that it fits in the gap where it should fit. Because the two major parts were glued and are now a really tight fit, the nut doesn't fit anymore. I remember someone suggesting a locking bolt (which are thinner) instead of grinding and using the supplied nut from the kit:


Unfortunately, it's late and the hardware store is closed. I'll update this thread as soon as I get a locking nut and/or grind the existing one!

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Alright! It's morning and just got back from the hardware store... Empty handed.

No worries, I whipped out my trusty metal saw and started gutting the bolt, held my a pair of (very rusty) Vice Grips. Make sure to cut your nut so thaty you leave more than half:


Once done, you should have two nut halves, roughly this size:


It's now time to install the sniper adapter on the A-5. It's a snug fit, but it fits!


The finished product, for all angles:










I'll need to go to the field on Friday to chrono and test this new setup. More info to follow. As it stands, it looks *very* solid.

Updated pics w/ SpecOps A-5A2 foregrip and Opsgear riser mount:

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Is there a way to get the Q Loader closer to the marker. Probly not with the Rap 4 Mount. Anybody else have a direct feed setup?

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Driller

Demo.. Shoots Down whats Up, Blows Up whats Down

Until AIC comes out with an official product, this is as close as you can get from the receiver body.

Still beats a big protruding hopper, IMO :P

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Give it a few hours of playing and the epoxy won't hold for anything. I don't know if it's the paint in the balls that breaks it down or the weight of a loaded pod that breaks it loose. Hopefully this won't happen, but I did the same thing and it fell apart.

I have a pic of the bracket I made but it's 640 x 480 so it's just a little too big. I will have to resize it later.

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640x480 is not too big, my pictures all have 700 pixels in width. You can go ahead and post your pic, you'll be doing a big favour to all of the Qloader players out there

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I tried to upload the pic and it said it was too big and gave the pixel size. I'll try again though. Nope wouldn't let me do it. Says that it is unable to resize at this time and that I have to do it manually and resubmit.

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Could this have been mounted so the pod sets at a slight angle? I've been considering this mod for a B-5 bullpup, but it would have to be angled up in back to avoid hitting my shoulder.

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www.DeltaSquad.info

Yes, you can set the Qpod at whatever angle you wish. The socket is held by two screws which clamps on the feed adaptor:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g9...4/IMG_5760.jpg

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