98c recommendation?

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Evening. I am looking at purchasing a 98c after using many different variations from friends. I primarily play woodsball but play some speed. I am looking at purchasing this one:

http://www.actionvillage.com/store/Tippmann-Paintball-Gun-98-Custom-ACT-E-Trigger-Platinum-Series-Black_P9258C1369.cfm

any thoughts? I also would like to upgrade the barrel. I am having a hard time between 14 and 16inch. I guess I could save up get a 16 for woods and 14 for speed? or save even more for a barrel kit? How is the electronic trigger and ACT technology? I have never used one before. I would like to run air and not C02, any recommendations? and other upgrades? Trying to keep it as light as possible.

I appreciate any insight.

Edited by doctacarta - 05 March 2011 at 11:44pm

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doctacarta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 March 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote doctacarta Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 98c recommendation? Posted: 05 March 2011 at 11:43pm
	Evening. I am looking at purchasing a 98c after using many different variations from friends. I primarily play woodsball but play some speed. I am looking at purchasing this one: http://www.actionvillage.com/store/Tippmann-Paintball-Gun-98-Custom-ACT-E-Trigger-Platinum-Series-Black_P9258C1369.cfm any thoughts? I also would like to upgrade the barrel. I am having a hard time between 14 and 16inch. I guess I could save up get a 16 for woods and 14 for speed? or save even more for a barrel kit? How is the electronic trigger and ACT technology? I have never used one before. I would like to run air and not C02, any recommendations? and other upgrades? Trying to keep it as light as possible. I appreciate any insight. Edited by doctacarta - 05 March 2011 at 11:44pm

Mr.Sam98C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Wish Granted... Joined: 13 March 2010 Location: Your Closet Status: Offline Points: 324	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mr.Sam98C Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 March 2011 at 12:24am
	There is really no difference between a 14 and 16in barrel other than cosmetic.
	In the broad spectrum of bad ideas I think this would have to rate somewhere between running with scissors and sticking your pecker in the toaster.

SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 March 2011 at 11:19am
	Go with a 12'' or 14'' barrel. A 16'' offers no added benefit over a 14''. E-Triggers are more fun, but I like the simplicity of semi-auto. I have an RT on my 98, but dont use it much unless SHTF. You do not need upgrades to run HPA.


doctacarta Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 March 2011 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote doctacarta Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 March 2011 at 12:13pm
	what do you think? still need advice on barrel and drop foward. missing anything? < ="-" ="text/; =UTF-8"> < ="-Style-" ="text/"> < name="Generator" ="Cocoa r"> < name="CocoaVersion" ="1038.35"> < ="text/"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px} http://www.tippmannparts.com/Tippmann-Parts-Upgrade-to-Egrip-Kit-p/2264.htm 16 http://www.tippmannparts.com/Advanced-Paintball-Electronics-Rampage-Board-98-p/5680.htm 69.95 http://www.tippmannparts.com/Tippmann-98-Custom-Platinum-Series-Ultra-Basic-Gun-p/8974.htm 119 http://www.actionvillage.com/store/Halo-Paintball-Loader-Loader-Belt-Driven-Black_P11459C859.cfm 49.95 http://www.actionvillage.com/store/Pure-Energy-N2-Tank-Fixed-70ci-4500psi_P12448C689.cfm 154.95

jerseypaint Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 16 November 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3649	Post Options Post Reply Quote jerseypaint Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2011 at 9:34am
	Don't go over 12", especially for speedball. As for which barrel, if you want to spend the money, barrel kits are nice, but make sure its worth the investment. Otherwise I say get a JJ ceramic, since its light and will shoot well with most bore sizes. Also, don't waste money on a drop. It just makes the marker more awkward to handle and does nothing to lower profile. Everything else seems fine except I'd do more research on hoppers since Halos might be out of date by now.


Famous14 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 26 October 2010 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote Famous14 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2011 at 2:49pm
	E-grip isn't tourney legal; get a basic platinum and get a rampage board. As far as barrels go get a JJ ceramic 12-16 in. Work well with chops or get a flatline.
	https://sites.google.com/site/nochoppaintball/home/DSC05109.JPG?attredirects=0

rose42 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 04 March 2011 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote rose42 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 March 2011 at 3:18pm
	I personally like the drop forward, it makes the overall length of your setup about an inch shorter and drops your tank down an inch. also it makes your gun not so back heavy. i also noticed when i tuck my tank under my arm it gives me a clear view right down the sights of my gun without having my mask get in the way. I guess its personal preference, and it also depends if your playing speed ball or woods ball. i know in the woods id rather have the shortest setup possible, less for your gun to get caught on if you find yourself in thicker brush. As for the barrel, i would buy just one good overall barrel. something you can use for speed and wood, then invest in a barrel kit. 12 -14 inch will work just fine, don't forget your barrel kit will add an inch or more to your length.

doyoutryto07 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 28 December 2011 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote doyoutryto07 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 December 2011 at 4:50am
	It's my first time to come here.Haha,Nice to meet everybody.I learn from my friends that this forum is very interesting. WOW Gold \| Tera Gold \| Diablo III Items

tippmann98king Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 04 January 2012 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote tippmann98king Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 January 2012 at 9:55pm
	if it was me.. i have had and played with a 98c for freaking yearsss... put a e-grip on it with a virtue board, polish the internals, play with the rear spring,JCS power tube. and when it comes to barrels i have mostly only played with the flatline, but just reasently got a Hammerhead barrel and fin kit 189$ shipped, it dont have the distance of the flatline but shoot straight as a arrow tho
	98C flatline,5 chamber expansion,RT,12BPS.A5 LPK,flatline&hammer barrel,Virtue board,JCS power tube REMOVED cyclone installed BT rip clip custom rear bolt spring.20 bps with out chopping