stock or tank

If the tank is Steel  you will want a remote.

I like stocks. It all depends on what you like

• They add weight (can be compensated for by going to remote on tank)
• Make the marker longer which could cause situational disadvantages
• Any kind of stock (or tank used as one) does increase the stability/comfort of the marker
• It is possible to get that stability without them though
• Check out the way some of the pro players hold their markers-locking the elbow against the chest and pulling the marker in tight does decrease the target area, but it also stabalizes the shooting platform (it's just more work than some type of stock)
• Types of stocks
• Solid*-unless required for a simulation, these should be avoided as they add weight and don't allow shortening of the marker if needed for added maneuverability
• Collapseable** stocks-look cool and add the fuctionality of sizing marker to fit user or decreasing size for use in tight spaces; the downside is some are less solid than others
  
• Folding-my personal favorite as they provide stability like a solid stock but allow the marker profile to be reduced more than a collapseable one does

• The metal ones provide less "pull" on the marker, but tend to reflect light and make noise when they rub against themselves
• The coiled ones are quieter and less eye catching, but "pull" on the marker more
• My understanding is that the "gas-through" stocks tend to mitigate the "pull"
  

--Red-- wrote: well the crossfire 68/4500 i believe is carbon wrapped or whatever the white stuff is, so should I still use an air thru with a remote or use a drop? What would I need to fit a tasco red dot on my gun?

my uncle has an a5 steath with a remote line and i hate that thing the way the hopper sits forward and there is no weight in the back because it comes with the remote line you are constantly holding the front of the gun up and it sucks

--Red-- wrote: Am I going to need like a raised sight rail or something to be able to see through my tasco red dot?

Can't say for sure but my brother-in-law has a similar site on an A-5 with an X-7 hopper (slightly smaller profile) and he loses about 1/3 of the field of view without a raised rail but can still see the center with no problem.  I don't use a site too often in paintball, though; only when I have a bead on someone and aren't worrying about my flanks.

--Red-- wrote: netramakin, is that stock the 110 dollar one from opsgear?

Yeah, $119 right now

--Red-- wrote: can you see through your sight with your mask on effectiively?

Yeah, but each mask is different (this is my primary) and you shouldn't have to worry about it with a red dot.

I've used a Red Dot in the past, and I didn't get much benefit without a stock. I've installed a stock now, but I've yet to play with both a stock and a sight ... but considering the erratic balistics involved, you probably aren't going to get a massive benifit from the sight.  As far as a stock is concerned ... well, I currently can't properly sight my red dot with the stock on ... I've bought an offsight rail (thank you Lapco!) but I still need to get either a new sight or a dovetail to weaver adapter to use it the way I want to.  The mask keeps you from getting an effective 'cheek mold' that is neccecary to sight down the top of your marker.

Btw, Red ... how much paintball have you actually played? If you're new to the sport, there are a few forum threads I would reccomend.