air escaping
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
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Topic: air escaping
Posted By: kyle77
Subject: air escaping
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 3:48pm
| hi, im new to paintball and just got a 98 custom for free, almost brand new, but since im new im not sure if this is a problem. Okay, so when i shoot the gun with or without paintballs a C02 cloud comes out of the barrel, and same with from the back bolt. please answer and and let me rest my worries |
Replies:
Posted By: Hella Cool
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 4:06pm
| Just like a little puff? Sounds normal. |
Posted By: kyle77
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 4:18pm
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but what about the leak near the bolt, because you can clearly see the white cloud |
Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 5:27pm
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If it only happens when you shoot its perfectly normal. Just the blowback gas escaping. ------------- 
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Posted By: Monk
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 7:29pm
| Without the gas leaving, the gun would splode man. |
Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 8:49pm
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"Hes looking the other way! Now is our chance, my molecular bretheren! Escape the tyranny and opression of the paintgun!" Sorry. Couldnt resist. ------------- 
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Posted By: kyle77
Date Posted: 29 August 2005 at 10:59pm
| thank you guys, i can now have fun with my gun |