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Which HPA tank?

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    Posted: 14 September 2009 at 4:52pm
Hey, so I've posted a few questions on C02 vs HPA here, and you guys have convinced me to upgrade my 20oz to an HPA tank :D , my question now is really which pressure and size HPA tanks you guys have used and which ones you like. I mainly play speedball nowadays, but I still go woodsballing with my friends from time to time. Because I use a bulky 98c for both speedballing and woodsballing, I want a small tank so that it's a bit easier to tuck into bunkers and keep a lower profile. I also don't like having to refill air between each game, maybe only once every 3 games would be best. Can anyone recommend a good brand/ci/psi for me? Also, I'm getting a egrip for my tippy, thus the reason for upgrading to HPA, but I still don't think I'll be firing above 10 bps at any given time. I go through maybe 50-250 paintballs per game depending on how aggressive I play/how long I last in the game. Thanks in advance!
My 98c ACT setup:

Tippmann 98 custom ACT
Extreme Rage db sound activated electronic hopper
J&J 14'' Full Tilt ceramic barrel
Maddog Designz double trigger
Stryker 20oz. CO2 tank
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Oh, so far I've mainly been looking at 4500 psi tanks, and for those I've narrowed it down to either the Worrgames Stratos (action village has in on sale for only $99) or a Draxxus 68ci Carbon fiber.  (ANS has it on sale for $120)  The two tanks are here:


 http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/AVI-Store-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=031-189-0003%40AVI-Store


http://www.ansgear.com/DXS_68_4500_PSI_Carbon_Fiber_HPA_Tank_High_p/draxxus-dxs68-cf-hp.htm
My 98c ACT setup:

Tippmann 98 custom ACT
Extreme Rage db sound activated electronic hopper
J&J 14'' Full Tilt ceramic barrel
Maddog Designz double trigger
Stryker 20oz. CO2 tank
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Both seem fine. Nice option with the one of being able to set it for low output in case you change to a marker that needs low pressure.  A quick way to figure approx shots is to multiply the CI on 4500 tanks by 15 and by 10 for 3kpsi tanks. For example a 68ci/4500psi tank would be approx 1020shots(stress approximately) A 68ci/3k would get 680. Several factors can effect your efficiency, but these are good ballparks. Carbon fiber is the way to go for weight, but you will have to get a tank cover to protect it.
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I use a cheaper metal hpa tank with a belt or tac vest and remote line.  The marker is light as a feather and snapshots come much faster.  And I don't really notice the extra weight of the tank.  Though I do mostly woodsball and urban combat ball.  Just a thought.
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