Which HPA tank?
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Topic: Which HPA tank?
Posted By: mafioso420
Subject: Which HPA tank?
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 1:07am
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I was thinking of getting a HPA (high pressure) tank for my 98c. Just
not sure which brand to go with, there are so many out there. Are there any big differences that anyone knows of? I already have a palmer regulator that I've been using with my CO2 tank. But I want to go with something a more consistent air system and a bigger shot to tank ratio. When I switch to a HPA tank do I need to do any changes to my 98C, it's pretty much stock right now. Also...What are the pros and cons of a Low pressure system than a High pressure system? |
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 1:29am
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cross fire tanks are nice and no you dont need to do anything to you gun, for the low pressure question im not your man. -------------  
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 1:51am
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Check out http://www.3A-paintball.com - www.3A-paintball.com ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: jeep 98 custom
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 2:26am
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^^^Those are great. They're cheap, yet reliable and good quality. I love mine.
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Posted By: WebHalex
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 3:57am
| crossfire tanks are great and 3a's too. |
Posted By: Silent Slayer
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 6:51am
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yea^^^ ------------- a5 polished internals flatline custom aluminum foregrip drop e grip w/custom blade trigger palmer stabalizer 71ci 4500psi dye throttle dye invisions vision impy tapeworm crossfire 88/45 EVO |
WebHalex wrote:Posted By: Random_Person
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 8:07am
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crossfire ------------- http://profile.xfire.com/kentuckyfriedgangsta"> 
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Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 9:12am
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I have to say crossfire or nitro duck. Nitro duck has some pretty good ones like the plasma seriers. -------------  
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Posted By: 98c OwNaGe
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 9:16am
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Posted By: 98c OwNaGe
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 9:39am
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the Angel tank is supposedly really really really good ------------- 98c Trigger Stop Red Dot Pointer Flatline Barrel Redz 2+1 Harness GTA Double Trigger Steel Screws http://tippmann.com/players/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID =109849&PN=1&TPN=1 |
Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 2:39pm
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Thanks for the help.
So it seems to be a concensus between Crossfire and 3A. I'll have to ccheck out pbreview and deccide from there. Anybody have an answer to my High vs. Low question? |
Posted By: warbeak2099
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 2:51pm
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Nitro Ducks are the best screw-ins on the market. Just get a plasma series hp preset nitro duck. They go for $180-200. Or you could get the X-Stream adjustable for $230-250. Really, there's no reason other than price to even consider another brand. But then again, you get what you pay for. Crossfire, Centerflag, 3a, PMI/PE and ACI make good tanks, but Nitro Ducks are better. I would have to say that Nitro Duck is like the Lapco/Palmer/AGD of tanks. All 3 of those companies are known for their extreme precision and perfectionist attitudes and Nitro Duck is no different.
And now for High vs. Low: A low pressure setup will give you better shot to shot consistancy, accuracy, efficiency, quieter operation, smoother operation and less kick. That's why people opt for the lp kit. I loved mine. It's a great upgrade and no nitro equipped tippy is complete without it. It's a good idea for any gun to go lp... except for mags of course. They need high pressure. ------------- MIDN 2/C, US Navy LCE-SpyderMag | G-Force Pneumatic Mag | '99 RF Sniper II |
Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 10:30pm
| Is there a reson why I can't find 3A products on pbreview.com? |
Posted By: Glassjaw
Date Posted: 06 August 2004 at 10:58pm
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i searched also and couldnt find anything, but the tanks are very good.
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Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 07 August 2004 at 10:33pm
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So... I guess it's either Notro Duck Plasma or a Crossfire.
Thanks Everybody |
Posted By: Tippsy98
Date Posted: 07 August 2004 at 11:13pm
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i like my PMI tank crossfire is real good... ------------- i have a tippmann |
Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 08 August 2004 at 9:13pm
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How I forgot to ask...
Will a HPA fit directly into my ASA? |
Posted By: warbeak2099
Date Posted: 09 August 2004 at 10:54am
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Yup just screw it into your asa and you're good to go. BTW, www.paintballwizard.com has plasmas for $189. Not even worth considering anything else. ------------- MIDN 2/C, US Navy LCE-SpyderMag | G-Force Pneumatic Mag | '99 RF Sniper II |
Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 09 August 2004 at 4:31pm
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Thanks for the help warbeak.... One more thing though....
On a low pressure setup would you get more shots from a tank vs. a HPA setup? |
Posted By: warbeak2099
Date Posted: 09 August 2004 at 5:13pm
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Yes, you are using less dense air and thus you can dip deeper into your tank with a lp setup. For example, a stock Tippmann CVX valve runs at about 800psi. That means that when your nitro tank gets down to below 800psi the gun won't fire anymore. A Tippmann with ther LP Kit will run at about 300psi. That means your tnk can dip lower and still be able to fire. ------------- MIDN 2/C, US Navy LCE-SpyderMag | G-Force Pneumatic Mag | '99 RF Sniper II |
Posted By: whiteknight457
Date Posted: 09 August 2004 at 5:23pm
| i want a plasma tank for my future mag |
Posted By: mafioso420
Date Posted: 11 August 2004 at 1:49am
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You've been great guys!!! Thanks a lot!!
I'm leaning towards the Plasma Duck if I have the money. |