AKALMP VikingReviewing the Valhalla Viking
Recommended Upgrades: I prefer the Scepter Powerlyte barrel kits, but whatever you are comfortable with. You may want to swap out the SST reg for a 2 Liter as they are...
Recommended Upgrades: I prefer the Scepter Powerlyte barrel kits, but whatever you are comfortable with. You may want to swap out the SST reg for a 2 Liter as they are more efficient.
Strengths: Made to hang with the latest and greatest of all other high end electro's, this marker will not bring you down. Beautifully efficient and elegant to hold this marker will make you feel like a pro.
Quality
The quality of this gun is incredible. Expect to pay near a grand due to roughly 30 being made and the solid construction of the pieces.
Trigger
A design by Acid Customs. I love the reverse rake although I've had to rig mine to work and I still don't have it just right. Perhaps it’s too many years of playing with E/X-Mags. I'd like more of a responsive snap that the boards switch simply doesn't give.
Battery
Battery life is just fine as it is still going strong after shooting several cases through it. I normally change out batteries every few weeks anyways.
Weaknesses
Price and lack of markers built are the only ones I can think of. Some may feel that a grand is too much to pay for a warmed up Viking. I assure you that it is not. This thing will do you just fine in any environment.
Conclusion:
A wonderful marker to own, it simply feels good in your hands. I recommend any AKA lover to get one.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingHonestly, this is one of the best markers that I have ever used. When I got it, in a trade for a Bob Long Species Intimidator, it was a black unmilled 2003 Viking. I was able to send it in to...
Honestly, this is one of the best markers that I have ever used. When I got it, in a trade for a Bob Long Species Intimidator, it was a black unmilled 2003 Viking. I was able to send it in to Destructive Customs and get it milled and anodized, and when it was returned, it was rebuilt with a few aftermarket parts and tuned.
Since I have owned it, it has been reliable, fast, and highly efficient. I put two drops of oil into the on/off, and then screw in the tank and cycle it a few times. That is good for at least a case of shooting. Now I am not the fastest person when it comes to shooting, and yes, both Ramp and NXL mode have been used with the Tadao board that I put in it. It has never had any problems getting to an almost insane speed of cycling. And to date, I there are very few other markers out there that can shoot 2,000 shoots off of a full 68/4500 tank. My Cyborgs are about it.
I do have to say though, they are a bit heavy. In this day and age, where people are trying to get the lightest set up possible, measuring in grams how much this weighs and that weighs, some might think that the Viking itself, in unmilled form, weighs as much as other markers, air tanks, and hoppers. Also, the looks are not the most streamlined as others. No matter how you look at it, they are a brick, even with many of the milling patterns available out there. It's a bit of a look that ends up growing on you.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingFANTASTIC marker that will keep up with ANYTHING new in todays market still, even though being a marker from 2004.
Unparalelled machining\engineering quality.. Still to this day!
You will NOT regret...
FANTASTIC marker that will keep up with ANYTHING new in todays market still, even though being a marker from 2004.
Unparalelled machining\engineering quality.. Still to this day!
You will NOT regret getting one.. (if you can find one AND afford one).
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Currently 4/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingI have owned several Vikings in my time, and there is a reason for that. With that being said, all Vikings will be great. Vikings are fast, efficient, consistent and reliable. I have never had a...
I have owned several Vikings in my time, and there is a reason for that. With that being said, all Vikings will be great. Vikings are fast, efficient, consistent and reliable. I have never had a single Viking ever break on me, and I doubt many others have either. The guns are just built with the utmost quality. The only real downside is that they are heavier than most current guns in their stock form. If you get your hands on a milled Viking, it will compete with(and beat) anything being produced today.
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Currently 3.9/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingI got my viking used, but in great condition, I was instructed on basic upkeep of the gun and what not. Used the marker a few times, never had a problem.
Very fast and efficient bone stock, or with...
I got my viking used, but in great condition, I was instructed on basic upkeep of the gun and what not. Used the marker a few times, never had a problem.
Very fast and efficient bone stock, or with an aftermarket trigger.
I wasn't a fan of the unmilled body or the three tube bulkiness
But for the used prices, they're very reliable marker with great efficiency
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Currently 3.7/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingOkay lets remember that this gun was out before most of you kids knew what a tippmann was. For the time that this gun was put out, this is before smart parts...and the fiasco with patents, it was a...
Okay lets remember that this gun was out before most of you kids knew what a tippmann was. For the time that this gun was put out, this is before smart parts...and the fiasco with patents, it was a very reliable solid piece of machine. The was board in a viking with eyes was one of the nicest guns ive shot from before the muppet invasion.
This review has been rated:
Currently 3.3/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingThese guns are amazing even more so considering their price point, the only downer is the are big compared to the rest of the market, but the size makes for a smoother shot and its well worth it in...
These guns are amazing even more so considering their price point, the only downer is the are big compared to the rest of the market, but the size makes for a smoother shot and its well worth it in the end
This review has been rated:
Currently 3.3/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingGreat gun to use. It will shoot smooth and consistent, and give amazing efficiency. The only bad thing is how heavy and boxy the gun is
Great gun to use. It will shoot smooth and consistent, and give amazing efficiency. The only bad thing is how heavy and boxy the gun is
This review has been rated:
Currently 3.3/5 stars.
AKALMP VikingI was lucky enough to have one of the 8 JMJ Factory Dark Matter Vikings, I had DC do a full build on it and I swapped over all the electronics to Droid electronics, the marker ripped and was smoother...
I was lucky enough to have one of the 8 JMJ Factory Dark Matter Vikings, I had DC do a full build on it and I swapped over all the electronics to Droid electronics, the marker ripped and was smoother than a gravy sandwich.
This review has been rated:
Currently 3.3/5 stars.
AKALMP Vikinglove these guns. can be hard to find. no kick, efficient, accurate. what more could you ask for
