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Topic: Building...Posted: 05 March 2008 at 1:50am |
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I'm not new to the sport, but I would like to know, what is the cheapest way to make a good tippmann marker. I'm either wanting to build one from nothing, or buy one and upgrade it for a friend. Lmk that would be great. |
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DeTrevni
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Posted: 05 March 2008 at 2:29am |
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Well, technically, you can build any marker, but it's not always economical. If you look around on various paintball forums, you may be able to find enough stock parts to build up a Tippy, but considering you can buy a used one for ~$60, I'd just buy a used one and upgrade it.
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Smitty
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Posted: 05 March 2008 at 8:51am |
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I'd go find a cheap used 98c on pbnation.com first. You can get them dirt cheap. If you wait long enough, you can get a steal or two. I got a 98c w/ 2 14" Teardrop Barrels and a Steel 14oz CO2 tank for $40 shipped once. Anyway, for upgrades, I'd say find a Lapco Bigshot used if you can. They're a good barrel. Otherwise, if you can find a J+J Ceramic, it'd be cheaper and comparable. So, in any case with a 98c, first upgrade the barrel. Stay around the 12" - 14" range. Good luck and welcome to the sport, as well as the forum.
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sinisterNorth
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Posted: 05 March 2008 at 9:34am |
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Like DeTrev and Smitty both said, look into a used 98c. After you get the gun, the opportunities are endless. There are plenty of upgrades available.
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Posted: 05 March 2008 at 11:54am |
Proof of the Above Statement All of the markers in that post were built for under $150. |
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