# Tutorials All the tutorials traditionally found on our website, pertaining to the MagTube gunstock in alphabetical order # New Page # Gunstock MagTube ForceTube Switch Side EN FR  **MAGTUBE & FORCETUBE GUN STOCK** **RIGHT TO LEFT SWITCH SIDE**
Hello, fellow gamer! If you are reading this, you laid your hands on one of our Gun Stocks. **MagTube Rifle**, with Classic Stock. Or **ForceTube Rifle**, with Haptic Recoil Stock. For both of them, you will use the same following steps to change the primary hand of your Gun Stock. The images represent a classic Stock, but this is the same for a ForceTube Haptic Stock. We invite you to join our [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) community for any question or directly contact us through our [**support service**](https://protubevr.com/en/content/6-customer-support-hub) on [**our website**](https://www.protubevr.com/).  Switching the side your MagTube / ForceTube Gunstock should take 20min. For video setup, [you can check our YouTube Playlists](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). First, make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful, some parts can be lost easily. **Page 2** | Bonjour, camarade joueur ! Si tu lis ceci, c’est que tu mis la main sur l’un de nos fusils pour la Réalité Virtuelle. **Fusil MagTube**, avec crosse classique. Ou bien **Fusil ForceTube**, avec crosse haptique. Pour les deux, tu devras suive les mêmes étapes pour changer la latéralité de ton fusil. Les images représentent une crosse classique, mais c'est la même chose pour une crosse haptique ForceTube. Nous t’invitons à rejoindre notre communauté [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) pour toute question ou à nous contacter directement via notre [**service d'assistance**](https://protubevr.com/fr/content/6-hub-du-support-client) sur notre [**site web**](https://www.protubevr.com/fr).  Changer le sens de ton fusil MagTube / ForceTube devrait prendre 20min. Pour l'installation en vidéo, [tu peux consulter nos playlists sur YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). Avant tout, assure-toi de travailler dans une zone dégagée et sois très prudent, certaines pièces peuvent se perdre facilement. **Page 4** |
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Unscrew the connection on the medium tube closest to the longer tube. | Remove the screw and bolt (keep them safely as not to lose them). | Remove the longer tube with the connections. | |
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By untightening the butterfly screw, slide the magnetic bracket attachment out. | Flip the magnetic bracket attachement. | Put it back on the other way like shown. And tighten the butterfly screw to hold it in place (not too much, you may need to adjust it later). | |
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Put the connection back on the tube. | The screw and bolt as well. | Tighten the screw but not too much, you will need to adjust the gunstock once you’re done. |
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By untightening the lower butterfly screw, slide the magnetic bracket attachment out. | Flip the magnetic bracket attachement. | Put it back on the other way like shown. And tighten the butterfly screw to hold it in place (not too much, you may need to adjust it later). |
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Bend all the connections at an angle of 90° so that the MagTube Rifle almost forms a square. | Adjust the medium tube with the top of the stock and tighten a bit more the screw. | Adjust the long tube with the rear of the butt and tighten a bit more the screw. |
 | **Congratulations!** **Your MagTube rifle is now on the other side!** As a reminder, if you just got it, your MagTube/ForceTube will highly improve your freedom, reaction time, aiming and efficiency after some training. It may take some time to get used to. Thank you for choosing the best Virtual Reality stock rifle solution. But don’t take our word for it, try it. And most importantly, enjoy your games! |
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Dévisse le raccord T moyen (celle qui est la plus proche du grand tube). | Enlève la vis et l’écrou (range les en sécurité afin de ne pas les perdre). | Enlève le grand tube avec les connections. | |
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Désserre la vis papillon et enlève le support magnétique en le faisant glisser. | Inverse le sens du support magnétique. | Puis remets le sur le tube et resserre la vis papillon (pas trop, tu auras probablement besoin de réajuster le support magnétique plus tard). | |
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Remets le grand tube sur le moyen tube. | Ainsi que la vis et l’écrou. | Visse les, mais ne les sers pas trop, un ajustement sera nécessaire. |
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Désserre la vis papillon et enlève le support magnétique en le faisant glisser. | Inverse le sens du support magnétique | Puis remets le sur le tube et resserre la vis papillon (pas trop, tu auras probablement besoin de réajuster le support magnétique plus tard). |
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Plie tous les raccords en angle de 90° pour que le MagTube forme presque à un carré. | Règle le tube moyen avec le dessus de la crosse et visse plus fermement la vis. | Règle le tube long avec la partie avant de la crosse et visse plus fermement la vis. |
 | **Félicitation !** **Ton Fusil VR est maintenant opérationnel !** Pour rappel : si tu débutes avec ton MagTube/ForceTube, tu amélioreras grandement ta liberté, ton temps de réaction, ta visée et ton efficacité après un certain entraînement, le temps que tu t’y habitues. Merci d'avoir choisi la meilleure solution de fusil pour Réalité Virtuelle. Mais ne nous fais pas confiance sur parole, essaie-le. Et surtout, profite de tes jeux ! |
Hello, fellow gamer! If you are reading this, you are willing to upgrade your ProTube to the magnetic version, the MagTube. And increase your comfort while playing. We will help you to do it! The MagTube allows you to detach the controllers (and its MagCups) from the frame without having to take the controllers off the cups. We invite you to join our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) community for any questions or directly contact us through our [support service](https://www.protubevr.com/en/sav) on [our website](https://www.protubevr.com/).  Upgrading your ProTube to a MagTube should take 10 minutes. For video setup, [you can check our YouTube Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). First, make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful. Some parts can get lost easily. Thank you for choosing the best Virtual Reality stock rifle solution. But do not trust us by word, try it. And most importantly, enjoy your games! Page 2 | Bonjour, camarade joueur ! Si tu lis ceci, tu es prêt à mettre à niveau ton ProTube vers la version magnétique, le MagTube. Et augmenter ton confort de jeu. Nous allons t’aider à le faire ! Le MagTube te permets de détacher les manettes (et ses coupelles magnétiques) de l’armature sans avoir à retirer les manettes des coupelles. Nous t’invitons à rejoindre notre communauté [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) pour toute question ou à nous contacter directement via notre [service d'assistance](https://www.protubevr.com/fr/sav) sur notre [site web](https://www.protubevr.com/fr).  L’amélioration de ton ProTube vers le MagTube devrait prendre 10 minutes. Pour voir le tutoriel vidéo, tu peux consulter [nos playlists sur YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). Avant tout, assure-toi de travailler dans une zone dégagée et sois très prudent, certaines pièces peuvent se perdre facilement. Merci d'avoir choisi la meilleure solution de fusil pour Réalité Virtuelle. Et surtout, profite de tes jeux ! Page 4 |
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Right & Left controller holders | Notched magnetic Support | Smooth bracket | Hex Key 4mm | Hex Key 2,5mm |
You need to remove the fix cups on your ProTube using the provided larger Allen key. Make sure to keep all screws and bolts. |
 | What you need for the rear MagCup (medium tube): - 20 mm screw - 1 nut - 2 O-rings - Notched magnetic support - Magnetic cup | |
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Put the O’ring on the 20mm screw. | Pass the screw and O-ring through the notched magnetic support. | Join the notched magnetic support and the T-notched connection and add the second O-ring. |
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Add the nut and tighten, the magnetic support must be able to move, though. | ||
 | What you need for the front MagCup (longer tube): - Smooth magnetic bracket - Magnetic cup | |||
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Remove the old smooth 3D printed T-connection from the front longer tube. | Replace it with the new magnetic bracket. The magnet must face the other way to the rear magnetic bracket (ex: to the left if you are right-handed). | |||
 | You can now install your new magnetic controller holders (MagCups). Congrats, you have a complete MagTube. |
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Coupelles magnétiques droite & gauche | Tenon magnétique cranté | Support magnétique lisse | Clé hexagonale 4mm | Clé hexagonale 2,5mm |
Il faut enlever les coupelles fixes de ton ProTube en utilisant la plus grosse des deux clés Allen fournies. Assure-toi de bien garder toute la visserie. |
 | Ce dont tu as besoin pour la coupelle arrière (tube moyen) : - 1 Vis de 20 mm - 1 Ecrou - 2 Joints toriques - Tenon magnétique cranté - Coupelle magnétique | ||
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Mets un joint torique sur la vis de 20mm. | Passe la vis et le joint torique dans le support magnétique cranté. | Rassemble le tenon magnétique cranté et le raccord en T crantée et ajoute le dernier joint torique. | |
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Ajoute l’écrou et visse à l’aide de la clé Allen fournit, le tenon magnétique doit pouvoir bouger pour le réglage. | |||
 | Ce dont vous avez besoin pour la coupelle avant (tube long) : - Support magnétique lisse - Coupelle magnétique | ||||
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Enlève le raccord en T lisse imprimé en 3D du plus grand tube avant. | Remplace-le avec le nouveau support magnétique. L’aimant doit regarder à l’opposer de celui du support arrière (ex : vers la gauche si tu es droitier) | ||||
 | Pose tes coupelles aimantées sur les supports. Félicitation, tu as maintenant un MagTube complet. |
Hello, fellow gamer! If you are reading this, you laid your hands on one of our Gun Stocks. **MagTube Rifle**, with Classic Stock. Or **ForceTube Rifle**, with Haptic Recoil Stock. For both of them, you will use the same following steps to build your Gun Stock. The images represent a classic Stock, but this is the same for a ForceTube Haptic Stock. We invite you to join our [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) community for any question or directly contact us through our [**support service**](https://protubevr.com/en/content/6-customer-support-hub) on [**our website**](https://www.protubevr.com/).  Mounting your MagTube / ForceTube Gun Stock should take 1h30m. For video setup, [you can check our YouTube Playlists](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). First, make sure you work in a clear area and be very careful, some parts can get lost easily. Thank you for choosing the best Virtual Reality stock rifle solution. But don’t take our words for it, try it. And most importantly, enjoy your games! [**Page 2**](#bkmrk--14) | Bonjour, camarade joueur ! Si tu lis ceci, c’est que tu as mis la main sur l’un de nos fusils pour la Réalité Virtuelle. **Fusil MagTube**, avec crosse classique. ou **Fusil ForceTube**, avec crosse haptique. Pour les deux, tu suivras les mêmes étapes pour construire ton fusil. Les images représentent une crosse classique, mais c'est la même chose pour une crosse haptique ForceTube. Nous t’invitons à rejoindre notre communauté [**Discord**](https://discord.com/invite/kAsGHs2) pour toute question ou à nous contacter directement via notre [**service d'assistance**](https://protubevr.com/fr/content/6-hub-du-support-client) sur notre [**site web**](https://www.protubevr.com/fr).  Le montage de ton fusil MagTube / ForceTube devrait prendre 1h30. Pour l'installation en vidéo, [tu peux consulter nos playlists sur YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnrBJ8KQE3-JQrwVBib7J-w). Avant tout, assure-toi de travailler dans une zone dégagée et sois très prudent, certaines pièces peuvent se perdre facilement. Merci d'avoir choisi la meilleure solution de fusil pour Réalité Virtuelle. Mais ne nous fais pas confiance sur parole, essaie-le. Et surtout, profite de tes jeux ! [**Page 7**](#_Sachet_n_1) |
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Ring | Wedge | Connection with internal notches | 20mm screw | O'ring | Nut | Notched washer |
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Connection with external notches | T-noched connection | Hex screw | Butterfly | Hex washer | 20mm screw | O'ring | Nut |
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Ring | Wedge | Connection with internal notches | T-noched connection | Hex screw | Butterfly | O'ring | Nut | Rubber washer | Hex washer |
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Hex Key 0,4cm | Hex Key 0,25cm |
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Tube 130mm chrome or carbon | Tube 200mm chrome or carbon | Tube 250mm chrome or carbon | 1 point or 2 points sling | Left & Right MagCups | Magnetic Supports | Classic Stock | Optional : Bipod |
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Tube 130mm chrome or carbon | Tube 200mm chrome or carbon | Tube 250mm chrome or carbon | One Point or Two Points sling | Left & Right MagCups | Magnetic Support |
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Haptic ForceTube Stock | Bluetooth USB Dongle | USB-C Charging cable | Optional : Bipod |
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1.a – Put the wedge on the ring and put them both on the smallest tube. **(This step is not needed if you have a ForceTube)** | 1.b – Put the two connections with internal notches on each part of the small tube and screw them with the Hex key. | 1.c – Apply some oil all around the notches on the connection which is the nearest from the ring. |
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1.d – Put one O’ring on the 20mm screw, slot them both into the hole provided in the stock. | 1.e – Then slide the notched washer (the notches have to be facing the same way) and the previously oiled connection over the screw. | 1.f – Attach the screw securing the stock and the connection with one O’ring and the nut. |
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1.g – Screw all the pieces together taking care not to over tighten. You must be still able to rotate the stock by force. |
**Upgrade Parts** | **Tools bag** | ||||
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Pair of controller holders (cups) | Notched retainer | Smooth Bracket | Hex Key 4mm | Hex Key 2,5mm |
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What you need for the rear MagCup (medium tube): - 20 mm screw - 1 nut - 2 O-rings - Notched magnetic support - Magnetic cup |
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Put the O-ring on the 20mm screw. | Pass the screw and O-ring through the notched magnetic support. |
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Join the notched magnetic support and the T-notched connection and add the second O-ring. | Add the nut and tighten, the magnetic support must be able to move though. |
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What you need for the front MagCup (longer tube): - Smooth magnetic bracket - Magnetic cup |
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Remove the old smooth 3D printed T-connection from the front longer tube. Replace it with the new magnetic bracket. The magnet must face the other way to the rear magnetic bracket (ex: to the left if you are right-handed). |
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You can now install your new magnetic controller holders (cups). **Congrats!** You now have a complete MagTube. |
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Unscrew the connection on the medium tube closest to the longer tube. | Remove the screw and bolt (keep them safely as not to lose them). | Remove the longer tube with the connections. |
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By loosening the butterfly screw, slide the magnetic bracket attachment out. | Flip the magnetic bracket attachment. | Put it back on the other way like shown. And tighten the butterfly screw to hold it in place (not too much, you may need to adjust it later). |
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Put the connection back on the tube. | The screw and bolt as well. | Tighten the screw but not too much, you will need to adjust the gunstock once you're done. |
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By loosening the lower butterfly screw, slide the magnetic bracket attachment out. | Flip the magnetic bracket attachment. | Put it back on the other way like shown. And tighten the butterfly screw to hold it in place (not too much, you may need to adjust it later). |
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Bend all the connections at an angle of 90° so that the MagTube Rifle almost forms a square | Adjust the medium tube with the top of the stock and tighten a bit more the screw. | Adjust the long tube with the rear of the butt and tighten a bit more the screw. |
You can magnetically attach the cups to the black magnetic supports. Make sure the logo on the cups are facing the front of the Rifle. |
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Congratulations! Your MagTube rifle is now on the other side! As a reminder, if you just got it, your MagTube/ForceTube will highly improve your freedom, reaction time, aiming and efficiency after some training. It may take some time to get used to. Thank you for choosing the best Virtual Reality stock rifle solution. But don’t take our word for it, try it. And most importantly, enjoy your games! |
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Sling ring | Connection with internal notches | 20mm screw | O'ring | Nut | Notched Washer |
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Connection with external notches | T-notched connection | Hex screw | Butterfly | Hex washer | 20mm screw | O'ring | Nut |
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Ring Wedge | Connection with internal notches | T-notched connection | Hex screw | Butterfly | O'ring | Nut | Rubber washer | Hex washer |
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0,4cm Hex Key | 0,25cm Hex Key |
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Set of 3 tubes (13, 20 & 25 cm) (Chrome or Carbon) | Sling (1 or 2 points) | Pair of controller mounts | Magnetic retainer | Static stock (MK1 or MK2) | Bipod (Optional) | Pair of ProStraps (Optional) |
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Set of 3 tubes: 13, 20 & 25 cm) (Chrome or Carbon) | Sling (1 or 2 points) | Pair of controller mounts | Magnetic retainer | Bipod (Optional) | Pair of ProStraps (Optional) |
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Haptic ForceTube Stock (Explorer or Storm) | USB Bluetooth dongle | USB-C charging cable |
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1.a – Put the wedge on the ring and put them both on the smallest tube. **This step is not needed if you have a ForceTube.** | 1.b – Put the two connections with internal notches on each part of the small tube and screw them with the Hex key. | 1.c – Apply some oil all around the notches on the connection which is the nearest from the ring. |
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1.d – Put one O’ring on the 20mm screw, slot them both into the hole provided in the stock. | 1.e – Then slide the notched washer (the notches have to be facing the same way) and the previously oiled connection over the screw. | 1.f – Attach the screw securing the stock and the connection with one O’ring and the nut. |
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1.g – Screw all the pieces together, taking care not to over tighten. You must be still able to rotate the stock by force. |
In the next steps, you will need the magnetic supports. They are usually magnetically attached to the cups. The magnets are quite strong when trying to detach them with hands, but do not be afraid of breaking them, they are made to resist this step. You just need a little force to separate them. |  To help, here is [a .gif that shows how to separate them](https://www.protubevr.com/img/cms/Content_Support/Retrait%20support%20magn%C3%A9tique-optimized.gif). |
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2.a – Apply some oil all around the notches on the T-notched connection. *The mag support is usually attached to the MagCup.* | 2.b – Put one O’ring on the 20mm screw, slot them both into the hole provided in the notched magnetic bracket. | 2.c – Then slide the previously oiled T-notched connection over the screw |
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2.d – Put one O’ring on the 20mm screw, slot them both into the hole provided in the stock. | 2.e – Screw all the pieces together, taking care not to over tighten. You must be still able to rotate the two parts by force. | 2.f – Unscrew the 18mm screw at the base of the T-notched connection. You will need it at the step 2.l). |
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2.g – Set the butterfly screw on the hex washer. (note to Tao: the arrow is a separate image) | 2.h – Screw the butterfly with the Hex screw to a nut on the other side | 2.i – Slide the medium tube into the T-notched connection. - If you aim with the right eye, the magnet must be facing right side. - If you aim with the left eye, the magnet must be facing left side. Then place the external notched connections on both side of the tube. |
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2.j – Finally screw the two external notched connections on the tube. | 2.k – Apply some oil all around the external notches of the rear side. | 2.l – Place one O’ring on the 18mm screw (the one from 2.f). Slide them both through the internal notched connection and the external connection. |
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2.m – Attach the screw securing both connection with one O’ring and the nut. | 2.n – Screw all the pieces together taking care not to over tighten. You must be still able to rotate the two parts using force. |
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3.a – Apply a dot of oil on the base of the butterflies part and attach each butterfly with one Hex screw. | 3.b – Remove the 18mm screw on the T-notched connection. You will need it at step 3.j. Put the hex washers on the butterfly screws. Put one nut on the T-notched connection and one on the smooth magnetic bracket. | **The mag retainer is usually attached to the MagCup (cf. intro of instruction)** 3.c – Slot one butterfly screw into the hole provided on top of the T-notched connection. Then slot into the rubber washer. Then slot into the smooth magnetic bracket. Finally, secure with a nut. |
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3.d – Slide the other butterfly screw through the T-notched connection on the none-logo side. Secure with the nut previously installed in 3.b. | 3.e – Put the previously assembled part through the longest tube. - If you aim with the right eye, the magnet must be facing left side. - If you aim with the left eye, the magnet must be facing right side. | 3.f – Put the wedge on the ring and slide them through the stock of the tube. |
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3.g – Put the connection with internal notches on the tube and screw it with the Hex key. | 3.h – Apply some oil around the internal notches. | 3.i – Place one O’ring and the nut on the internal notched connector. |
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3.j – Place one O’ring on the 18mm screw previously removed from the T-notched connector (step 3.b). Slide them both through the external notched connection and the internal connection. Secure it with the nut on the other side. | 3.k – Screw all the pieces together taking care to not over tighten. You must be still able to rotate the two parts by force. |
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4.a – Bend all the connections at an angle of 90° so that the MagTube Rifle almost forms a square. | 4.b – Adjust the medium tube with the top of the stock and tighten a bit more the screw from step 1.b. | 4.c – Adjust the long tube with the rear of the butt and tighten a bit more the screw from step 2.j. |
 | **Congratulations!** **Your MagTube rifle is now operational!** As a reminder, your MagTube will highly improve your freedom, your reaction time, and your efficiency after some training. It may take some time to get used to. |