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    Posted: 29 August 2005 at 3:48pm
hi, im new to paintball and just got a 98 custom for free, almost brand new, but since im new im not sure if this is a problem. Okay, so when i shoot the gun with or without paintballs a C02 cloud comes out of the barrel, and same with from the back bolt. please answer and and let me rest my worries
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Just like a little puff? Sounds normal. 
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but what about the leak near the bolt, because you can clearly see the white cloud
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If it only happens when you shoot its perfectly normal. Just the blowback gas escaping.
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Without the gas leaving, the gun would splode man.
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"Hes looking the other way! Now is our chance, my molecular bretheren! Escape the tyranny and opression of the paintgun!"

Sorry. Couldnt resist.
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thank you guys, i can now have fun with my gun
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