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    Posted: 12 May 2011 at 10:22am
is the 98 custom a good standard for tippman guns is it good or krap.
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Originally posted by l3arrett l3arrett wrote:

is the 98 custom a good standard for tippman guns is it good or krap.

The 98 is one of the best markers available.  Robust, easy to maintain, and user friendly. It is definatley a great starter marker.
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Essentially the same question you have already asked. Please refrain from multiple threads regarding the same subject.
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Originally posted by oldpbnoob oldpbnoob wrote:

Essentially the same question you have already asked. Please refrain from multiple threads regarding the same subject.

I bagged him on that already!Wink
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Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

Originally posted by oldpbnoob oldpbnoob wrote:

Essentially the same question you have already asked. Please refrain from multiple threads regarding the same subject.

I bagged him on that already!Wink
Reinforcement. Kind of like when you have to keep swatting the puppies nose with a newspaper when you are housebreaking it.
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Originally posted by oldpbnoob oldpbnoob wrote:

Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

Originally posted by oldpbnoob oldpbnoob wrote:

Essentially the same question you have already asked. Please refrain from multiple threads regarding the same subject.

I bagged him on that already!Wink
Reinforcement. Kind of like when you have to keep swatting the puppies nose with a newspaper when you are housebreaking it.

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I cant figure out how to delete any and ya I should of put it all in one post sry again.
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Originally posted by l3arrett l3arrett wrote:

I cant figure out how to delete any and ya I should of put it all in one post sry again.

Don't sweat the small stuff, You live and you learn.  Welcome to the forum.
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Let me ask this then. If the 98 is a good starter what is a good second choice and why? if I don't need to fire 30 rounds a sec, Barrel velocity is apparently the same across the board. What makes a gun worth $600 +?
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Originally posted by keckhanded keckhanded wrote:

Let me ask this then. If the 98 is a good starter what is a good second choice and why? if I don't need to fire 30 rounds a sec, Barrel velocity is apparently the same across the board. What makes a gun worth $600 +?
You are comparing apples and oranges. There are VERY few 600+ mechanical markers.  When you start getting into this range, you are looking at mid/high range electros, limited run pumps or high end mechs. Obviously what makes the electros more are the electronic frames, eyes etc. Smaller run pumps like CCM are targeted to a niche crowd and have specially milled bodies etc. High end mechs like AGD simply have a loyal fan base that helps keep the prices high. I personally am a bit of an AGD fanboy and have several "Mags" that I have well over $600 invested in.
 
98's are considered starter markers because they come out of the box pretty basic which leaves lots of room for improvements like E-grips, RT triggers, etc. A5's are somewhat of a step up, but mostly because they utilize the Cyclone feed system and the X7 Phenom is considered the top of the line Tippmann. It has quite a different valve system than the other markers in the Tippmann line, and oddly enough very similiar in design to how an AGD E-mag works. Nice markers, but seem to have a bit of a reputation for not being very reliable. At least that is the vibe I get from some of the players I talke to about it.
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O.K. maybe $600 is a stretch I was just wondering what was the second marker I should buy? If I'm not interested in rapid fire. What do you mean by electros? Eyes? The smaller run pumps closer tolerances? longer lasting?
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If you are not interested in higher rates of fire which negates the need for electronic frames, eyes, better efficiency etc than there really isn't much reason for you to upgrade. If you're happy with it, stick with it.
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