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Topic: paintballs
Posted By: A5abuser
Subject: paintballs
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 12:21pm
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does anyone know if you can make paintballs smaller than they were originally. i really don't know if there is a way but i do know you can make them bigger. also could someone possibly tell me how far out or in the velocity screw has to go on the a5 to have a good velocity of about 280, i know every gun varies but me and a couple of friends are getting together and we don't have a crono (bad, bad) so it would really help if i have a safe speed. thanks in advance!!!!!!!! ------------- if it moves it becomes a target and snipers don't exist in paintball!! get that in your heads people!! Tippmann A5 Smartparts all american E-grip |
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Posted By: kwkmrorange
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 2:00pm
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There really is not way to tell your FPS without a chrno. I suggest you buy one asap. The number of turns on the velocity screw will get one speed on one a5 and a completely different number on another. You can't make paintballs smaller without altering them negativly in some way. Why would you want to make them smaller? ------------- 
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Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 2:11pm
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As kwkmrorange said there is no real way to tell your FPS with out a chronograph. If you insist on playing and don't have one then the best thing you could do is turn it down till you think it is ok. Then turn it down even lower. It may be a little low but low is better then dangerous. ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: A5abuser
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 4:57pm
yeah, thanks  ------------- if it moves it becomes a target and snipers don't exist in paintball!! get that in your heads people!! Tippmann A5 Smartparts all american E-grip |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 7:34pm
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Why do you want to make them smaller? Tell us darn you! ------------- 
-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 9:15pm
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Justice wrote:Posted By: A5abuser
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 2:35am
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so if my paint doesn't fit my barrel then i can make them smaller for a perfect fit ------------- if it moves it becomes a target and snipers don't exist in paintball!! get that in your heads people!! Tippmann A5 Smartparts all american E-grip |
Posted By: kirkace2003
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 8:29am
Im not sure but i know most paint is .68 caliber (spelling) so next tiem you shop for paint search for your barrels base size (not sure of the term) and see what Caliber it can hold. thast the only thing i cant think but then again im new  (only been palying for abot 1 year 1/2)
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Posted By: kirkace2003
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 8:31am
sorry forgot to say that i know that tempture can cahnge the size of the paintball. Cold makes it shrink and heat makes it expand. BUT IF YOU DECDE TO DO THIS DONT BE A JERK AND FREEZE THEM. Just find out what room temp they can be kept at and make it a lil colder 
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Posted By: A5abuser
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 10:08am
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yeah freezing paint is not my thing, i know cooling them will make them smaller but they break more often as well. ------------- if it moves it becomes a target and snipers don't exist in paintball!! get that in your heads people!! Tippmann A5 Smartparts all american E-grip |