PSI
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Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
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Topic: PSI
Posted By: Fonzy79
Subject: PSI
Date Posted: 28 April 2007 at 1:42pm
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What is the highest possible psi setting that i can do that wont injure someon, and how do I know how high it is? ------------- tippmann custom pro Lapco Bigshot barrel |
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Posted By: ShortyBP
Date Posted: 28 April 2007 at 5:03pm
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PSI is a measure of air pressure.
That in itself, has little to nothing to do with velocity (which I will assume you are talking about). FPS is a measure of the velocity of paint from your gun. You do not want to exceed 300fps. |
Posted By: Black_Shadow
Date Posted: 28 April 2007 at 5:48pm
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the highest PSI you'll get into your gun is about 850psi the output of a co2 tank. the highest FPS setting you want is 300, after that you'll injure someone. i would advise you only shoot about 280fps through, since any form of spike can get you pulled off the field. I also shooting near 300 fps will likely break more paint if you dont use high quality paintballs. ------------- 98CP ACT R/T J&J Ceramic 14" Egg II w Z-Board GTA Inline X-Chamber NCStar Red-Dot Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stops Polished Internals Dye Sticky Grip 20oz Co2 w On/Off Next Up: Spimmy |
Posted By: Fonzy79
Date Posted: 28 April 2007 at 6:01pm
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i shoot hot spot paint, sometimes the balls dont even burst on impact, how can i tell if its at 300fps, and 850 psi ------------- tippmann custom pro Lapco Bigshot barrel |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 28 April 2007 at 8:00pm
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Use a chrono. There are zero substitutes for that. And the paint doesn't always break because Hot Spot sucks. |
Posted By: Nagash1959
Date Posted: 29 April 2007 at 12:59am
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The 850 PSI is what you are already at if your using CO2. Tippmann guns need 800 PSI to work unless modified to work at lower PSI. But you need to remember that a high PSI won't dictate how fast the ball actually travels. A really high PSI will just damage your gun and use more air. A seemingly common mod is to use a low-preasure set up so that you can use less air to get the same performance. Any range you go to should have a chrono that you can use. Adjust the velocity screw and test fire the gun until you get into a range of about 270-280 as previously said. Read your manual (avalible online if you lost it) to better understand how to adjust the velocity screw. I think it bears repeating one more time, anything that causes your gun to go above 300 FPS is too fast and is dangerous to all players involved. ------------- 98 Custom Cyclone Double E-Trigger Polished Internals Freak kit X-chamber CP Drop w/On/Off |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 29 April 2007 at 11:18pm
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The lack of understanding of the basic safety consideratiopns just blows my mind. 350 FPS will turn the surface layer of skin to hamburger and inject paint into the subcutaneous layer...which will leave a scar. 350 fps can be accomplished with 150 psi or 850 psi. Velocity of the paintball is the danger. -------------  
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 12:48pm
well the good news is that a scar like that only stays visible for about 3-4 years, then it fades. But during that time I got to tell chicks it was a gunshot wound. It wasn't totally untrue. if you or any of your friends play, then a handheld chrono is a good investment, if you're playing brushball. If you are playing at a field, then use their chrono. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site 
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Bruce A. Frank wrote:Posted By: Fonzy79
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 7:16pm
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 7:27pm
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Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 10:53pm
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Posted By: Shadowminion
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:05am
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Fonzii , you asked a question and received a competent answer in Franks post . Use a chronograph , maximum safe velocity is universally 300 fps , most feilds set limits much lower than that , from 260 to 280 , deal with it. If the answer doesnt meet with your approval , Tough beans . ------------- SL68-II , micro honed and polished .688" bore . Tuff Enuf . Widowmaker , under construction |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:07pm
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isn't it obvious by now?? He wants to go out driving and shooting at people, and wants to know how much he can crank up his gun to hurt people without drawing blood. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site
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Posted By: Shadowminion
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 3:18pm
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Most ,if not all states and cities will deem that as assualt with a firearm .
Go to it Fonzi maybe the guy you roll up on will have a Concealed Carry permit and shoot back with something that'll change your outlook !! Most states do allow citizens to carry sidearms in public. and most have C&C permits . ------------- SL68-II , micro honed and polished .688" bore . Tuff Enuf . Widowmaker , under construction |
Posted By: Fonzy79
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 8:48pm
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<"gay" is not an appropriate insult. come to think of it, there are no appropriate insults. other than "poopy".> ------------- tippmann custom pro Lapco Bigshot barrel |
Posted By: drumlinefreek
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 9:37pm
I feel a strike coming... ------------- A-5 J&J 14" Double trig Outkast Sniper II- rolling with the pump world |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:34pm
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What in the hell are you talking about... he answered your question and voiced his concerns over what your impetus for the question was. |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 11:50pm
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I might reply, if I knew what the heck he was talking about. If he thinks calling me nerdy is an insult, he doesn't really know the definition of the word (which is not a surprise, and where the heck is my pocket protector and old slapstick). And kid??? LOL!!! Rather limited vocabulary with his ultimate insult reaching its zenith with "gay" and "nerd!" -------------
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 11:55pm
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Plus a link that doesn't work! LOL!
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 02 May 2007 at 12:16am
You will never figure out what he's talking about. He doesn't know himself. ------------- 
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Posted By: Fonzy79
Date Posted: 02 May 2007 at 5:30pm
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you know whats really pathetic, your arguing with a 14-year-old. this is exactly why you havent had a girl friend since your mom....
And here i will just post the link plain and simple so you can just click on it wich seems like thats the only thing you can do in life http://www.aacap.org - http://www.aacap.org ------------- tippmann custom pro Lapco Bigshot barrel |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 02 May 2007 at 6:36pm
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