Arcturus NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifle

Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Acturus.
Model: AR06.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 5.6/4.9 pounds (2.5/2.2 kilograms).
Length: 27.4-30.7/31.7-35 inches (695-780/805-890mm)
Barrel Length: 11 inches (280mm) inner 6.02mm tight bore non rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi Cap/Mid Cap - 550/135.
FPS: 380-400fps.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles like other AEG Rifles is not mechanical as they are essentially electrical driven so basically the trigger is an on/off switch that is closest in feel to a single action only trigger since it is light and short. You will notice a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the actual round being fired since the trigger activates a motor which first pulls the air spring back. Once the spring is fully drawn back it releases and compresses the air which then propelled the 6mm Airsoft BB. The higher voltage battery you use like an 11.1 volt will shorten the delay as the motor will spin faster and pull back the spring quicker allowing for less noticeable delay and also a higher rate of full auto fire which in this rifle is very noticeable.

Accuracy: We have not Field Test Reviewed either the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles or even tried them out yet. We hope to get to our Field Test Shooting Video for both of them later next week, until then we can assume they will shoot similar to most other AEG rifles with tighter bore barrels. We are expecting at least a 2 inch grouping at 30 feet down range in semi auto. In terms of velocity the test paper which they come with claims around 390+fps.

Build Quality: The Arcturus AR06 is a mostly metal with a full metal receiver while the NY03CB has a polymer or plastic receiver which from what we can tell only other components being plastic would be the pistol grips and rear stock. other metal parts on both AR type Airsoft Rifles would be the rail setup, the barrel, the charging handle, the buffer tube, the dust cover, the trigger, the selector switch, the magazine release and bolt release. Fit and finish for both guns is very good.

Realism: The Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifles are based on the AR platform with both versions looking the part of a real steel AR. They do come with the removable orange tips installed but they also come with black flash hiders so you can easily switch them out adding to the realism. The metal receiver on the AR06 does give it a bit more weight but even the NY03CB has a decent weight and solid feel to it. Most of the controls work just like a real steel AR including the charging handle, bolt release, selector switch and magazine release.

Pros:

• Two versions to meet your budget, both great options.
• Quality components throughout both versions. Only real difference is nylon fiber receiver vs metal receiver and slight upgrade motor on AR06 version from Long Type to Long Type 19k torque motor on AR06.
• Have been quality control inspected including 5 round recorded fps test with .20 gram Airsoft BB’s.
• Both have a functioning bolt catch.
• Both come with Quick release two position fully adjustable pop-up sights.
• Both come with additional black flash hiders.
• Lots of rail mounting options in Picatinny and M-LOK.
• 6 position adjustable rear stocks.
• Easy access to motor for any possible trouble shooting you may need to do.
• Additional grip plate option.
• Ambidextrous controls and ambidextrous sling mounting points (QD on AR06).
• Two magazines come with AR06 (Mid Cap and High Cap).

Cons:

• Limited battery options as area is small.
• Kind of need a tool to remove rear stock for battery access. (Could change the rear stock)
• Mystery accessory baffles me and not mentioned in the manual.

Comments: Like the AK series of Acturus AEG Airpot Rifles, the Arcturus AR06 - NY03CB AEG are good value for the money with the AR06 offering a slightly higher premium over the lower cost NY03CB. But don’t let the lower price fool you into thinking you are getting a sub-standard product as both versions are built with many of the same components. We personally like the more compact look of the Arcturus AR06 AEG Airsoft Rifle but then again the price of the NY03CB AEG Airsoft Rifle is hard to ignore. Either way you can’t go too wrong so make your pick and enjoy owning one of them.