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Npfiremedic107 
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 Topic: Newbi questionsPosted: 24 November 2008 at 11:10pm |
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I'm kinda new to the sport but have a A-5 with R/T and have been using c02 I would like to go to compressed air but have no idea whats the best volume and psi to get. Also what is better the E-trigger or R/T or is it just a personal thing? |
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Mack
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Posted: 24 November 2008 at 11:40pm |
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Volume/PSI needs depend upon your shooting tendencies and access to air fills. If you limit your shots per game and can refill your tank between games then you need a much smaller tank than if you like to paint everything in sight and have to make your tank last the entire day.
As a very rough means of estimating your needs you can figure about 10 shots per cubic inch at 3000 psi. Using this method, a 68 cubic inch 3000 psi tank would get you around 680 (68 X 10) shots. You can estimate about 15 shots per cubic inch with 4500 psi tanks. |
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oldpbnoob
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Posted: 25 November 2008 at 7:59am |
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E-grip is an electronic grip that has different settings such as Semi Auto, 3 Shot Burst, Full Auto etc. Response Triggers utilize excess gas to push a pin inside a cylinder behind the trigger. When tuned properly, the pin forces the trigger back in place and you can get a full auto effect. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I have heard some fields do not allow RTs because they can not be turned off, but personally, I have not run across any field yet that hasnt allowed it. |
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Posted: 26 November 2008 at 8:03pm |
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Do you ever plan on playing in tournaments? If so, dont get an RT. Most of the time its illegal.
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Posted: 27 November 2008 at 1:53pm |
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As the resident CO2 proponent, I would still stay with CO2 until you notice any detriment to the way you play. CO2 works just fine for 90% of rec players, unless you can get a great deal on a HPA tank and have fills at your field, theres no reason to spend more money.
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Mack
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Posted: 27 November 2008 at 1:59pm |
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^^^Very true. I will add that most of my Tippmanns seem to prefer CO2 to compressed air.
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Posted: 27 November 2008 at 10:58pm |
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^^ especially if the regs not broken in yet :P
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Posted: 29 November 2008 at 1:28pm |
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Keep in mind, RTs love Co2 as they become very reactive, but CO2+RT+cold=fail However, summer is fine. |
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