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    Posted: 21 March 2005 at 12:11pm

i have been playing paintball for awhile, and whenever i play it is usally below 60 or above 80 degrees outside (most of the time below 60) so i need to know what nitro tank is best for about 500-2000 paintballs so i need the:

the name of the tank

the brand

what other accessories i need with it

and the cost

(if i am missing somthing else please tell me)

thanks in advance - fly98c

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Fair weather only, eh?

You usually want to get a 68 ci 4500 psi tank, this is probably the closest you can get to a 20 oz CO2 tank (shots per fill wise) without getting a gigantic tank. These are upwards of around 200 dollars though.

You could go for a smaller psi rating (3000 psi) which would give you less shots per fill, but much more affordable around the 100 dollar range.

Also, make sure you purchase a High Output tank (800 psi) for it to work properly with your gun.

You don't really need any other accessories. Some people get a secondary regulator to help with consistency, but it's a minute difference. You'd only really need one if you get the Comp-Air system (also called Low Pressure Kit *LPK*), which is a highly optional upgrade. Most say its effects are negilible, others say its worth it.

As for brands, Crossfire is common. I use a Nitro Duck Tuff Skin 4500 psi tank. It has an extra coating around the carbon fiber to help protect it.

Oops- you do need one accessory. You'll need a tank cover IF you get a 4500 psi tank (or a 3000 psi carbon fiber). The best tank cover is the Dye Rhino, and another popular one is the Redz tank cover. A 3000 psi steel tank is strong enough on its own, so you won't need a tank cover if you get one of these.

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how many shots will i get a a 3000 psi tank?
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3000psi will give 10 shots per cubic inch. But this is just a very rough estimate. To find shot capacity do tank CI x 10 for 3000psi. x by 15 for 4500psi.
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that dosn't make since - sorry

 

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He means multiply it by how many cubic inches. If 48 cubic inches, multipl it by however many was recommended per psi. So if it's a 45ci 3000psi, 45 x 10.

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How many shots do you think an a-5 will get from a 68ci 3000psi and a 68ci 4500psi?

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900-1400 probly
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if she dont leak
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Originally posted by Johnny5 Johnny5 wrote:

How many shots do you think an a-5 will get from a 68ci 3000psi and a 68ci 4500psi?

For a 68/3000, around or less than 650. 68/4500- around 1000.

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