Question on th 98c?
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Topic: Question on th 98c?
Posted By: CustomPaint
Subject: Question on th 98c?
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 7:32pm
| Im new to paintball and was thinking of getting a tippmann 89c. I was just wondering if it was good for using it in speedball? |
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Posted By: sig2206.A-5
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 7:35pm
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No! Its slow....and realy bulky.How much money you looking to spend?????/ Its heavy too! ------------- naughtydogs jr www.naughtydogs.us - www.naughtydogs.us www.aggsauce.com - www.aggsauce.com |
Posted By: sig2206.A-5
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 7:43pm
Get this.... 30bps,nice color fades, preaty reliable,Just make sure that when you get it, to replace the drop and the reg($220)awsome!!!------------- naughtydogs jr www.naughtydogs.us - www.naughtydogs.us www.aggsauce.com - www.aggsauce.com |
Posted By: 98c Dude13
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 7:47pm
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^ That gun sucks. The 98c's are good for speedball and woodsball. Youjust need the money. If you are beginner and want a good speedball gun thats already electric then get like a Spyder E-99 Avant. ------------- TIPPMANN 98 CUSTOM 14" Progressive barrel 32* Black gel grips BT-16 Double trigger Pen Spring Mod X-core Expansion Chamber Vertical Adapter |
Posted By: sig2206.A-5
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 7:48pm
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How does that gun suck!!! Its better then 90% of other spyders out there, and nomader what upgrades you put into a 98, you still only top out at 13bps. ------------- naughtydogs jr www.naughtydogs.us - www.naughtydogs.us www.aggsauce.com - www.aggsauce.com |
Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 8:23pm
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well, the gun dont suck but....any way, you can uncap or modify the ebolt. it has been done, in fact, theres a movie of a 98c in the marker gallery shooting 19 bps, mabye ud like to take a look. in my opinion, tippmanns make better woods ball guns, if u want a tippmann to be speedball then get an A5 there faster. but if u dont want a tippmann then save yur money and get some kind of expensive speedball gun. i dont really no that many cus i dont care about them.(im perfectly happy with my A5) |
Posted By: Shadowminion
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 9:45pm
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The 98C can be made rather cheaply into a Very respectable speedballer marker , true they are limited at around 11BPS mechanical out of the box,(the Ebolt isnt worth the extra 2 CPS in my opinion , besides being discontinued by tippmann ) . I am working on a speedball version of a 98C that is at the limit of 11 BPS mechanical now,, , and will soon be exceeding that by a LOT , I will post details , and costs of the upgrades when the marker if finished . I am going for the biggest Bang for the buck , Upgrades ,and modifications , trying to keep it strictly mechanical (less to foul up , as opposed to A5 feeders , and electro everything ) Watch for the "Widowmaker" in about a month , a Project still under construction , stock 98c and internals , Polished everything, fitted sear and bolt , Trigger overtravel stop , surface ground recievers , Halo-B hopper , RufusDawg centerfeed , Double trigger (havent decided if to buy,or make yet) , never been shot in combat yet , and with all the costs (cept marker and new barrel ) is about $ 134.00 ($119.00 Halo , $25.00 Center feed )with another approximately $50.00 -$75.00 to go (double trigger and remote line ) gonna hit 20 BPS this time !! ------------- SL68-II , micro honed and polished .688" bore . Tuff Enuf . Widowmaker , under construction |
Posted By: †Sniper†
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 10:12pm
It is unreliable at best, and I would be truly amazed if anyone could pull 18 bps on it, much less 30. |
sig2206.A-5 wrote:Posted By: Liquid3
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 11:11pm
| I think you would be better off to shop around.the 98 is better suited to lower BPS. The money it takes to upgrade it to a truely impressive speedball marker would be better spent on another marker. |
Posted By: Hybrid-X
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 11:17pm
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yuck...
The Guns I'm Hearing are Terrible. If you want a Reliable Cheap
Electro Go with either a Mongoose 2 LCD<200$> or a Spyder Pilot
ACS<232$> Those will work great for ya, but its all personal
prefrence. (IMO) I think the 98c would be really awsome for a begginer like yourself, just add a few things and your 98c will be awsome.
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Posted By: Shadowminion
Date Posted: 22 December 2004 at 11:19pm
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Agrees ^^^ , that'll make a Good speedball gun
------------- SL68-II , micro honed and polished .688" bore . Tuff Enuf . Widowmaker , under construction |
Posted By: bluemunky42
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 8:19am
dont listen 2 this kid spyders suck. dont listen 2 the other kid either, 98c is a great gun for speedball. not the best, but itll work just fine out ther on the field. ------------- 
http://www.freewebs.com/hazedinsanity - http://www.freewebs.com/hazedinsanity |
Posted By: prolitesniper
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 8:44am
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while they fight i will help you look here http://www.pbreview.com - www.pbreview.com ------------- Tippmann A5 RT 16in J&J Ceramic 14in linear smartparts New BT Apex Barrel 45ci 3000psi Nitro System blade trigger 4+1pack |
Posted By: this is war
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 10:02am
| If you are trying to start and want to go big I would get a cheap spyder imagine theyre cheap won't break down on you and best of all its easier, faster and lighter than a custum |
Posted By: this is war
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 10:06am
| I do agree that spyders suck but there better than getting a veiw loder or brass eagle. Besides you could do what I did by an extra uprgrade it with 16 in twister barrel than buy a electronic trigure frame. play with for a while until you think you are ready to handle a gun like an A5 or a autocker |
Posted By: tipman_drew
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 10:08am
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get a 98 c so then u can up grade it a lot and it will kick any spyders ass ------------- tippmann 98c drop foward response trigger expansion chamber viewloader revelution rocket cock 2 14" jandj barrel kit polished internals no hopper wabble pen spring mod 24oz tank |
Posted By: HaloMasterALL09
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 10:08am
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yeah just get a few upgrades and youll be fine on the speedball course. ------------- 
can u own me? |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 23 December 2004 at 11:01am
How can anyone compare the weight of a 98c to an electro-marker ....well, I guess the kid who mentioned it doesnt really workout like what most paintballers do.------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: Liquid3
Date Posted: 24 December 2004 at 12:02am
| This is the vioce in the back of your head, saying listen to prolitesniper. You will listen to prolitesniper. Do you hear it? |
Posted By: LostPenguin
Date Posted: 24 December 2004 at 12:17am
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If you dont want to spend more than $300, get a Tippmann
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-Tippmann 98C -Dead-on Double Trigger -20oz and 14oz CO2 -14" Teardrop Barrel *Coming this christmas* RT, Revvy |
Posted By: plasoccri
Date Posted: 24 December 2004 at 12:33am
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If your doing speedball, I'd go with the A-5. The Cyclone feed gives it a higher bps. Then, pending how much money you wish to spend, upgrade it with e grip. Or simply look for a different gun. ------------- You can go far with a smile. You can go a lot farther with a smile and a gun. 
noob rymes with boob(noobest responce ever) |
Posted By: Bob'sA-5
Date Posted: 24 December 2004 at 1:06pm
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i would get an a-5 or an 98 with an ebolt
------------- A-5 $200 Flatline $150 RT $80 Rufus Dawg Wicked Bolt $40 68ci 4500psi Crosfire tank $180 Stickers $5 The ability to bunker two guys with shockers priceless |