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Which HPA tank?

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Topic: Which HPA tank?

Posted By: dued711
Subject: Which HPA tank?
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 4:52pm

Hey, so I've posted a few questions on C02 vs HPA here, and you guys have convinced me to upgrade my 20oz to an HPA tank :D , my question now is really which pressure and size HPA tanks you guys have used and which ones you like. I mainly play speedball nowadays, but I still go woodsballing with my friends from time to time. Because I use a bulky 98c for both speedballing and woodsballing, I want a small tank so that it's a bit easier to tuck into bunkers and keep a lower profile. I also don't like having to refill air between each game, maybe only once every 3 games would be best. Can anyone recommend a good brand/ci/psi for me? Also, I'm getting a egrip for my tippy, thus the reason for upgrading to HPA, but I still don't think I'll be firing above 10 bps at any given time. I go through maybe 50-250 paintballs per game depending on how aggressive I play/how long I last in the game. Thanks in advance!

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My 98c ACT setup:

Tippmann 98 custom ACT
Extreme Rage db sound activated electronic hopper
J&J 14'' Full Tilt ceramic barrel
Maddog Designz double trigger
Stryker 20oz. CO2 tank

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Posted By: dued711
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 5:05pm

Oh, so far I've mainly been looking at 4500 psi tanks, and for those I've narrowed it down to either the Worrgames Stratos (action village has in on sale for only $99) or a Draxxus 68ci Carbon fiber. (ANS has it on sale for $120) The two tanks are here:

http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/AVI-Store-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=031-189-0003%40AVI-Store

http://www.ansgear.com/DXS_68_4500_PSI_Carbon_Fiber_HPA_Tank_High_p/draxxus-dxs68-cf-hp.htm

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My 98c ACT setup:

Tippmann 98 custom ACT
Extreme Rage db sound activated electronic hopper
J&J 14'' Full Tilt ceramic barrel
Maddog Designz double trigger
Stryker 20oz. CO2 tank

Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 5:42pm

Both seem fine. Nice option with the one of being able to set it for low output in case you change to a marker that needs low pressure. A quick way to figure approx shots is to multiply the CI on 4500 tanks by 15 and by 10 for 3kpsi tanks. For example a 68ci/4500psi tank would be approx 1020shots(stress approximately) A 68ci/3k would get 680. Several factors can effect your efficiency, but these are good ballparks. Carbon fiber is the way to go for weight, but you will have to get a tank cover to protect it.

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Posted By: Gravdigr
Date Posted: 16 September 2009 at 7:16pm

I use a cheaper metal hpa tank with a belt or tac vest and remote line. The marker is light as a feather and snapshots come much faster. And I don't really notice the extra weight of the tank. Though I do mostly woodsball and urban combat ball. Just a thought.