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    Posted: 27 December 2006 at 3:39pm

Hello I had just recently got a Tippmann 98 custom for Christmas and was wondering what Mods i should get for it and some Tips i could use... This is my first Paintball gun I have had and I still havent shot it yet because my local paintball shop has some sucky hours and is closed on mondays and tuesdays... I dont really need and pro mods or anything im just playing with it with some friends... here it is

It came with a mask, gun, hopper, tank, O-ring, and a coulple other things to keep it clean...

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Before investing any money into it... just play with it as it is for right now.

Many will start rattling off lengthy lists of cool mods and accessories and wonder-widgets... none of which means squat in regards to what YOU want and need. And the only way to determine those needs is to get some games in and see what you would like to improve.

That aside... the basics would be an agitating hopper of your choice (I use 12V Revolutions) and a new aftermarket barrel (of which I recommend either the J&J Ceramic or Lapco Bigshot in 12" lengths). Maybe a 20oz CO2 tank if it won't be too heavy/bulky for you.
Beyond that... entirely depends on what you're looking for.
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Lol well right now im looking at the 20oz bottle and the 2 finger trigger... and that wont be to heavy for me lol
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Excellent advice from Shorty.  Don't buy anything right now.

But when you do, a Revolution or similar hopper is a great place to start.  The larger tank is also a good idea, depending on where you play.  If you play where fills are cheap and plentiful this is less of an issue.  If you play in the woods with buddies, you might to get a handful of tanks.

The 2-finger trigger is almost a cosmetic upgrade until/unless you electro.

After the hopper (and tank, if appropriate), a barrel is your best bang for the buck to improve performance.

Another thing to consider would be a nicer mask.  Nothing ruins paintball like a fogged-up mask.  If after playing you find that you are fogging or smearing, and you can never quite get the lens clean and clear, a new mask is a good idea.  I strongly recommend any V-Force mask.

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I've found the 20oz bottle to be a pretty good all-around investment. I used to use a 14oz bottle myself, but if you're planning on playing somewhere where there isn't an opportunity to re-fill your bottle readily, the 20oz definitely comes in handy.

Like shorty said, use your marker a bit in some games to determine what it is that YOU want to make it do. I can tell you how to set up a really nice marker, but it may not be exactly what you're looking for. Go play, see what you like and don't like about it, and then we can help you get it to where you want it to be.
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Thanks for your replies and yea im gonna shoot it some before i order some... and another question is how long will and 8oz bottle last me? and all im really going to be doing is woods ball and im not going pro or anything i just wanna have some fun hahaha and also what wouldd you need to do to make this 98c a auto?
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A 9oz tank lasts on average 250rds.
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o yea i meant a 9 oz lmao
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Upgrade your barrel and get a bigger tank. Other than that just buy a bunch of paintballs, get some experience and have fun. Welcome to the forum. 
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Well the shop finally opened and i went and filled up my 9oz bottle and i figured hell i might as well buy a bigger bottle and bought a 20 oz bottle... i love this gun ( prob cause its my first ) i was shooting a wood pile though because 1. it was cold and 2. it was pitch black

so now im going to look for some barrels and other upgrades.. anyone have some specific parts i should use?

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I would suggest playing with your gun a little bit more...
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O yea another thing. How can i stop my co2 tank from getting so cold?  Because i was gonna buy one of those covers for it but people are saying its gonna keep it cold instead of keep it warm...
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You can't keep the tank from getting cold.  There's liquid CO2 in there - it's cold.

If you start getting lots of freeze, slow down your shooting.

In general, keep the tank pointed up whenever possible to keep liquid out of the gun.

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20oz tank was a good investment

a mask would be very good and i would make your next buy.

i would also forget the agitating hopper for now it's not really necessary for you.

barrel eventually: j&j ceramic is a great barrel

 

but as said just play with your gun

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right now i have a mask and im not going to purchase a diff mask because i want to see how this one that came with it holds up... but where would i get a J&J ceramic from? and what would the price range be?
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You can buy them from http://countysports.com

They run around $40
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Ebay is also a nice place to find deals of course.
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do they sell J&J's at local paintball shops on average?

sry if i am doing something wrong asking on his thread

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not at all, your asking in the right place. its a source of information for everyone. plus theres no point in opening a new thread for a similar question. to answer yours, it depends on the shop, some might some might not
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Most stores should have a stock of barrels to choose from. Make sure it's for your type of gun because the threading is different on different types. On-line stores often have very good prices, and County has great customer service. You'll even see him here on the forum.

Bigshot and J&J barrels are nice. I've shot them both and I like them both. Great deals. I've also used a Boomstick. Looks nice, costs a lot more, doesn't shoot any better than the Bigshot. Get the length that you want, but realize that a longer barrel won't make you shoot farther.


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