Fedor, the M301 atomizer is excellent as a dripping device. Because there is a metal sleeve around the atomizer bridge, a 510 drip tip can be used on it as well for a very nice fit. I get no leakage even when dripping. Don't want to stray too far about dripping since this is a M400 specific section, but dripping actually makes the vaporized liquid taste better since there's no middleman called the "cotton filler" which holds the liquid. Some people can actually taste the filler material and while not necessarily unpleasant, leaving that out of the equation means a purer taste, if you will.
In case you haven't tried dripping yet, cut off about 1 mm from the mouth end of the 601 or 401 outer cartridge (remove the inner cartridge first of course) to form a straight tube and place on the 601/401 as usual. Drip 2 or 3 drops onto the bridge and vape as usual. You might enjoy the taste. There is a slight learning curve in not flooding the atty or having it leak into an unsealed auto battery.
As for why I call them twins, I believe one UK Smoore supplier referred to the 301/601 as being the same atomizer but with the 301 having a metal sleeve and the other being unsleeved and exposed like a 401. A Canadian Smoore vendor also has a very clever packaging on his site using a 301 with some tweaks in the longer cartridge (XL) but calling it a 601 variant which is true. So out of curiosity, I did order an M301 from litecig, a Smoore vendor of course, and compared that M301 to an M601 with a home-made metal sleeve from a dead 601 battery section placed on it. It's pretty much the same wonderful vaping experience in all cases, the M301, the M601, and the Canadian 601 variant (which is a 301).
I believe you don't care for the 510 at all though you did try out the Maxx and its 510 atomizer. My guess is there was no comparison for you in tastiness between that atomizer and your usual 601 since you're been a Smoore fan as I have been and the 510 while ok is no 401 or 301/601 in bringing out flavor. When you vape a 301, you'll see that the taste is far superior and there is no way it's just a 510 with a 601 threading. Smoore did something markedly diffferent to the bridge/ceramic cup and didn't simply clone a 510 which has wicking fibers to the side of the bridge. So no, the M301 is not a 510 clone imo. Of course, the definitive answer would come from a Smoore engineer/production manager who would know exactly what's what.
It's a pity absolutelyecig doesn't have the M301 on their site, since it would be easy for you to order one M301 atty along with other things and attach the 301 to your 601 battery to test it out. If AEC had an M301 in their lineup, I would've added a package of that along with my last order.
I intend to use both twins in the foreseeable future as long as Smoore keeps producing them. For ease of use in dripping, M301
BTW, are you in contact with absolutelyecigs fairly regularly? You might ask them if the M301 battery can be used on the 601 PCC which is what I do from time to time, using the 301 or the 601 whichever needs charging if I'm in the mood to use a proprietary battery.
I've always enjoyed your posts, kemuri.
Pls enlighten me on something. Why do you refer to the M301/601 as twins? Both models are different, aren't they?
Also, is there any reason for me to try the M301? I've previously found no reason to do so since it does not fit any 510 parts and looks like a 510 clone. At least 510 parts can fit with my Maxx and other 510 stuff. The M301 does not present any advantages in this aspect.
The M60x on the other hand is a very complete model, equipped with Smart PCC, USB PT, Cartomisers, regular carts/atty. The performance is also great.
What can be said about the M301? Your reply can determine if i'll be able to save some $$$, as i'm not yet determined if the 301 is worth a try.
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