Fin-Stabilization and Hopper Loading

cmts58 wrote: the fins would cut people

Paintballs cut people already. I have the scars to prove it. Without proper PPE, there is always the risk of injury from this type of sport. I am aware of the possibly increased danger due to the fins, but an idea has to be tried before it is judged as a failure.

brihard wrote: cmts58 wrote: does anybody realize...this is a paintball.refs are not going to allow ANYTHING like this.ever.anything that has the mass to be affected by fins is way to dangerous to shoot at people... Utterly incorrect. Paintballs already have more than enough mass to be affected by fins

The refs will allow what the rules dictate. Thats what the refs do. Will this type of round be allowed immediately after I manage to provide a "proof of concept"? Very doubtful, but it will be there on the table as an option to discuss. What people are and aren't willing to have thrown at their bodies at varying speeds is up for debate, and as long as the safety equipment we have in place is still able to provide the level of protection that is required, then there should not be too much of a brough-haha about actually fielding the paint.

3g is less than 8.5g the fins were originally designed for, but that's why it's called R+D.

 

cmts58 wrote: what would these fins be constructed out of?

Gelatin, just like the rest of the shell.

then would they be strong enough to support themselves?im just worried about some getting shot across their throat and now their dead,and our beloved sport has a bad reputation,now kids hear"dont play paintball,you might die"and that would be bad,granted a good idea,just not feasable

That is what I am trying to figure out. If things need tweaked, then you tweak, and see if the finished product is what you need. And then you tweak again if its not.

What hsppens now when someone is throat-shot? Right, they get up, shake it off, catch their breath, and go play another game. Isnt that why there is a market for throat guards, now?

 PBs are designed to break on impact. This will still be the case. I am not trying to use LE rounds for PB; I want to adapt useful military tech so our sport reaps some of the rewards of that money already spent. 

The impact from a 303 round is so traumatic because it is 8.5g of bismuth, plastic and paint hitting you @ 300 FPS. That almost 3x the mass of a standard PB. If the new PB rounds are still 3g, there will be no change in the "intensity" of the impact (F=MxV).

It runs on CA.

The FN 303 is designed to be the premier system for situations requiring a less lethal response. Completely dedicated to reducing lethality and liability, the basis of the FN 303 concept lies in its unique ammunition. The .68 caliber, 8.5 gram projectile utilizes a fin-stabilized polystyrene body and non-toxic bismuth forward payload to provide both better accuracy and greater effective range than other less lethal systems. The primary effect of the projectile is temporary, superficial trauma to help neutralize the aggressor. In addition, secondary effects from the projectiles can be delivered via a chemical payload depending on specific mission requirements. Magazines contain 15 rounds and have a clear rear cover to allow rapid ammunition payload verification. The compressed air-powered FN 303 launcher is designed to fire less lethal projectiles exclusively and has enough air capacity to launch 110 individual shots with an effective range of 50 meters at a point specific target. It is constructed from durable, lightweight polymer offering comfortable ergonomics and an easy to operate safety. Along with the flip-up iron sights is an integrated M1913 rail that can be used to mount red dot sights and other accessories. An undercarriage mount is also available for the M4 and M16 style tactical rifles.

but it would be easier to use the standalone launcher,then just develop some new projectiles...

Either way, new projectiles will have to be developed. The LTL cannot be used for a game, regardless of the item used to launch them. And, if you decide to use the launcher, what good is it without the ammunition it was designed for?

New PB rounds need to be developed for this idea to come to full fruition.

Mostly accuracy. Extra range would be a bonus, but not the driving force behind the idea.

 

DeTrevni wrote: While this is by far the most successful "fin stabilization" thead I've seen in a while, I would like to point out to participating forumers, ther is an "edit" button.

 

Yup, there sure is.

Sorry. I couldn't help myself.

/End spelling-Naziing....