Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length

Ares
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£299.99
  • Electronic Trigger Unit
  • ARES EFCS Gearbox
  • Modular Rail Sections included

If you like a sneaky-beaky setup, the Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG should suit your style perfectly. This M4/AR-15 AEG is an integrally suppressed design, meaning it has a suppressor pre-installed beneath the handguard, reducing the overall length and keeping the platform CQB-friendly. A unique design inspired by the real steel Q Honey Badger, the Amoeba AM-13 is about as unique as AR platforms get and makes a fantastic primary for a futuristic or ultra-modern loadout. 

Inside, we have a version 2 gearbox with an alloy shell and 18:1 steel gears and the EFCS MOSFET/ETU system which offers programmable fire modes via the Ares EFCS programming box(not included). The EFCS works using magnets to detect the cycle of the spur gear, ensuring your gearbox completes a full cycle each time the trigger is pressed. If you need a new AR platform with stealthy styling, the Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length is exactly that!

Full description

Description

Known for being seen in Call Of Duty and on numerous "guntuber" Youtube channels, the Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length rifle is inspired by the real steel Q (formerly AAC) Honey Badger, an integrally suppressed M4/AR-15 rifle chambered in .300 Blackout. 

Inside, the AM-13 is rocking the Ares EFCS gearbox, meaning with the Ares EFCS programming box (available separately) you can set the fire controls for burst mode replacing either semi or full auto, and semi-auto only for DMR duty or super strict CQB sites. 

The gearbox itself is a standard version 2, compatible with aftermarket upgrades and ready to rock with steel 18:1 ratio gears. The trigger is a "micro-switch" trigger, offering a longer lifespan than conventional copper contacts along with a snappier response in semi-auto. If you're into the Honey Badger look and don't want to go through the hassle of sourcing parts and building your own, the Ares Amoeba AM-13 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length is the easiest solution!

Starting at the front, we can find the lengthy integral suppressor, mostly hidden beneath the aluminium handguard. The suppressor comes with a polymer orange tip pre-installed, but fear not! Inside the box, an alloy front cap finished in lovely black is provided to complete the realistic look. The outer barrel itself is extremely short and features 14mm CW threading at the tip, meaning if you want to switch the suppressor for a tracer you can provided your tracer is 14mm CW compatible. If not, use a 14mm CW to 14mm CCW adapter and you can mount any 14mm CCW muzzle device. 

The handguard itself is equipped with a unique negative space attachment system, allowing you to position the included 20mm Picatinny rail sections and hand stops wherever you need them. Pre-installed on the handguard, we have a long 20mm Picatinny rail at 6 o'clock and a short 20mm Pic rail on the top, fitted with the front flip-up iron sight.

The hand stops are installed on the top and bottom, right at the front, intended to prevent you from overshooting the handguard with your reaction hand and shooting your fingers accidentally. The set also includes an additional short 20mm Picatinny rail, and a medium length 20mm Picatinny rail, both of which can be positioned wherever you need them, including the offset angles. 

The receiver is a unique design, modernised in almost every aspect. The layout of the controls mimics the common M4/Ar-15 layout but the magazine release is enlarged to allow for easy reloads under pressure. The fire selector switch is on the left side, sitting directly beneath the shooter's thumb when the AM-13 is held in a firing grip. The charging handle is at the top rear of the receiver, and when pulled back, provides access to the rotary HOP-up unit. The HOP-up allows you to adjust the amount of backspin applied to your BBs and tune the Honey Badger for different ammo weights, looking for the flattest possible trajectory. 

Running along the top of the receiver, we have a 20mm Picatinny rail, meaning you can mount a scope or red dot sight straight away. The rear iron sight is pre-installed on the receiver rail, providing full adjustment for windage and elevation and two aiming apertures to choose from. Both the front and rear sight can be deployed by hand, with no buttons to press, and are removable if you prefer to spray and pray, or want to use an optical sight. 

Bringing up the rear, we come to the unique PDW stock of the AM-13, styled to match the real steel Q Honey Badger. The stock offers 2 positions of adjustment and when the buttons on each side are pressed the stock will spring open for fast deployment. The stock base also includes a sling point on the bottom, ideally suited to a single-point sling. If you find your sling is a bit of a tight fit, add a paracord loop or keyring for more flexibility. 

The stock base also serves as the battery compartment of the AM-13, ideally suited to PEQ style block batteries. To access the battery compartment, simply press the tabs on the top and bottom and the rear of the stock base should come free. Inside, you will find a mini-Tamiya battery connector to which you mount your battery of choice. We recommend a 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo battery in block configuration for an easy fit and great performance. 

Features

  • ARES EFCS Gearbox - Programmable using the EFCS programming box
  • High-density polymer construction - Aluminium handguard
  • Negative space attachment system - Unique to the Ares Amoeba line, 20mm rail sections included
  • Integral suppressor - Just like the real Q Honey Badger, sneaky looks
  • 14mm CW threaded outer barrel - Compatible with 14mm CW muzzle devices
  • Two hand stops pre-installed - Removable and repositionable, stops you shooting your own hand
  • Flip up Troy style iron sights pre-installed - Windage and elevation adjustable, two rear apertures
  • Enhanced receiver design - Angular surfaces and enlarged controls for that ultra-modern aesthetic
  • 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
  • Enlarged magazine release - Deep texture on the surface, ideal for speedy reloads
  • Stylish flat "speed" trigger - Great for rapid semi-auto fire, looks great too!
  • Enlarged trigger guard - Built-in for improved strength, plenty of room for gloved users
  • Ergonomic pistol grip - Comfortable design with gripping texture on each side, front & rear
  • Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Accessible with the charging handle held back
  • Flared magazine well - Easier and faster reloads when working under pressure
  • PDW Sliding stock - 2 Adjustment positions, constant cheek weld position, great for CQB
  • Rear wired: Mini-Tamiya battery connector - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo Battery in block configuration
  • Version 2 gearbox - Alloy shell, steel 18:1 gearset
  • Modular 20mm Picatinny handguard rails included:
    • 2x Short 20mm Rail (one pre-installed)
    • 1x Medium 20mm Rail
    • 1x Long 20mm Rail (pre-installed)
  • Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - Plenty of spares available

Package Includes

  • Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length
  • Rear and Front Sight
  • 300rnd High-cap Magazine
  • Modular 20mm Picatinny Rail sections
  • Hand stop x 2 (pre-installed)
  • Cleaning Rod

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Assault Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 260fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
  • Magazine
  • Cleaning Rod
  • Rail
  • Ironsight Set
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Regular Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Li-Po - Never Leave Charging Unattended
Li-Po - Only Use Approved Chargers
Li-Po - Charge in a Fire Safe Area

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black, Tan ,
Colour Wheel Greyscale
Secondary Colour
Black
Two Tone Icon
Pre Two-Toned
No
Construction Icon
Construction
Alloy Front Rail, Full Polymer reciver, pistol grip and stock
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Electric
Blowback Icon
Blowback
None
Weapon Platform
AR, M4 / AR-15 / M16, Assault Rifle,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
STANAG
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Patrol Base | Full Automatic
Full Automatic
Patrol Base | Burst
Burst
Programmable
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.2g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Gear
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
Behind mock Bolt cover, when charging handle to the rear

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Railed Handguard
  • Suppressor
  • Flip-Up Ironsights
  • Railed Receiver
  • Sliding Stock
  • Ergonomic Pistol Grip
  • Extended Mag Release
  • Handstop
  • Enlarged Trigger Guard
  • sling point
  • PDW stock
Rail System Icon
Rail System
Unique
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Sliding
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
5 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Aperture Iron Sight
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Buffer Plate , Loop ,

Barrel

Icon Thread Type
Outer Barrel Thread Type
Male
Icon Thread Direction
Outer Barrel Thread Direction
CW (Clockwise)
Outer Barrel Thread Size
14mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
AEG
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 300 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Fill Window
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top

Electric Gun Specific Information

Gearbox
Gearbox Icon
Gearbox Version
V2 Gearbox
Wiring Icon
Gearbox Wiring
Rear Wired
Spring Change Icon
Gearbox Quick Change Spring
Yes
Digital Trigger Icon
Gearbox Electronic Trigger
Yes
Motor
Airsoft Motor Icon
Motor Type
Standard
Battery Specific
Battery Connector
Patrol Base | Icon | Mini Tamiya
Mini Tamiya
Compatible Battery
Compatible Battery Type
Li-Po
Compatible Battery Configuration
Block
Compatible Battery Voltage
7.4v

Product Testing Data

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Test Description
260 FPS +/- 10%
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Tested Using
Tested using 0.2g BBs
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Test Date
03/9/2014

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04

Customer reviews

5 / 5
2 reviews for Ares Amoeba AM-013 Honey Badger M4/AR-15 AEG; Full Length
Reviews.io customer reviews
Anonymous
Written on 06/06/2020
Fantastic little (or not so little) pinger.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sean David Luscombe
Written on 17/09/2019
Phenomenal little gun out of the box and dead happy I picked this for my first.
Rated 5 out of 5