Hey guys

My Co2 question, first of all:

I have right now a Tippmann A5 with a Lapco SnapShot 14", double trigger, and a 12oz. Co2 tank. I know the A5 is considered a gas hog so I was wondering, it seems like I only get about 200 rounds in before I run out (estimated), is this normal from a 12oz Co2 tank?

Now with the main subject, HPA:

I know what ci/psi means but I really don't know what would be right for me. I don't really want a super heavy tank, so what would be a good fiber wrapped tank?

When I was looking at different tanks, some have gauges, some have preset psi, and some are high or low output. Can someone please explain what all this means?

Connecting this to my A5:

Drop Forward: What would be a good one to get to even out the weight? Also, I see some people say to people in the Marker Gallery that their drop is way too big, so what would you recommend?

Expansion Chamber: I was thinking of getting a x-core (this would just be temporary until I have enough for a HPA tank).  Would this work with a drop forward? I’m guessing that I would need a Macroline kit?  When I decide on a HPA tank, what regulator do you suggest, would a Palmer Stabilizer work? 

I’m sure that there are already posts regarding this subject, but I would rather have someone actually addressing me instead of reading about someone else’s situation. Sorry if this subject comes up a lot.

Thanks to everyone that takes the time to answer my questions!

(if you have the time, please also provide a link to the HPA tanks/drop forwards/regulators you recommend)

You can get a unimount they are smaller than standard drops and dont look weird! Dead on 8 stage is a good expansion chamber and yes it will work with a drop! You will need a macroline kit with 2 90* fitings,ans also a vertical adapter! When you get rid of the 8 stage a 68/4500 would be a good hpa tank!

http://www.bradyspaintball.com/trbadhadrfou3.html - http://www.bradyspaintball.com/trbadhadrfou3.html  unimount

http://www.countypaintball.com - www.countypaintball.com is where you can get the rest!~

Alrighty then, thanks a million you guys for clearing up my questions.

^^Don't much like that unimount, so anyone else got a dropforward they can suggest?

thanks again

CO2 problem: I'm really not quite sure, but it sounds like a problem to me. I can last a full day (250-500 rds) with a 16 oz on mine.

HPA: There are 3 main pressures and various tank sizes. On a 3000 psi tank you can expect to get roughly 10 shots per ci. On a 4500 about 15 per ci, and i believe 20 shots per ci on a 5000psi tank.

And unless you have a low pressure kit, you have to use  high pressure (800-900 output tank)

As for a tank for you, I suggest a fiber wrapped 45 ci /4500 psi, or a fiber wrapped 68/ 4500. Or if you're over like 15 a steel tank can save you money.

http://www.countypaintball.com/product_description.asp?item=2308 - http://www.countypaintball.com/product_description.asp?item= 2308

Ok well thanks for all the information guys.

Here's what I'm thinking of getting, please tell me if this is a good move or not.

thinking of getting this tank: http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item=1938 - http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item= 1938

thinking of getting this DF: http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item=2710 - http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item= 2710

thinking of getting this expansion chamber (since I'll prolly switch between Co2 to HPA): http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item=2086 - http://www.countypaintball.com/Product_Description.asp?item= 2086

I'll also get a Macroline kit

Also, there are these aluminum thread protector things that are like $2, I don't know if you know what I'm talking about, but they go right onto the end of your Co2 to protect your threads, would you know if they would work on the HPA tank as well?

^Please tell me what you think on the things I'm looking at getting above ^

Thanks!

***edit: also would get Lapco universal mount***

I would think you should get closer to 500+ shots out of a 12 oz tank.  I really haven't counted, but I've come close to 900 on a 20 oz.

Hmm, so does anyone have any suggestions on how this problem can be fixed?

Also, forgot to mention a DOP VA too

I also wanted the verticle adapter for my A-5 however they are 75 dollars canadian.  They do not help performance, only looks.  I always get 450+ out of my 12's, I now use 2. A stabalizer would be great for your setup.

Ok now I'm confused, I read before that you needed a VA and paintballaluke ^ said that too, please clarify .

Yeah I know I said that I wanted a lighter tank but they're all so expensive .  I'd prolly just get this until I get more money to get a fiber wrapped... I read in the Uber Upgrades and FAQ's or somewhere that steel tanks last longer though, is this true?  Would having a steel HPA tank save me more money in the long run?

PaINtToXiN wrote: I also wanted the verticle adapter for my A-5 however they are 75 dollars canadian.  They do not help performance, only looks.  I always get 450+ out of my 12's, I now use 2. A stabalizer would be great for your setup.

How? It moves your reg/xchamber forward more to use as a front grip...I found when i owned my a-5 that it was very unbalanced with my reg close the the trigger like that...It's more of a performance upgrade or comfort then "just for looks"

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