What's so great about these videos is that you never feel like you're being spoken down to. They're relatable, they're easily watched, and the language used is the way we all speak to one another.
For length I agree 14" in my opinion is the best all around size. I personally like a 16". The air consumption is almost the same, but the sound is slightly quieter due to a little more porting, plus since I aim down the side of the barrel the tip is 2" closer to the target thus resulting in me being slightly more accurate.
Your videos are way better now. Not on the quality of the content, but on your behavior. You're more open and charismatic now; you make it more entertaining for us. I found this channel and it amuses it, thank you and great job.
One of my barrels is Stiffi carbon fiber 23" barrel XD. I saw it on sale and thought "Surrrre, why not?" I use it when there are a lot of new players because it's challenging to take cover in small places. I'd like to eventually get a Dye DAM to put it on + two extra handguard pieces and a box Rotor or magazines, whichever I'm feeling. And voila! A full length medium machine gun or full length rifle. Perfect for huge games.
AGD Automags also like higher pressures, because the regulator is integrated into the bolt operation. They're rated up to 3000 PSI, but the higher Spyder/Tippman pressures work OK. The cycle rate and trigger return are a direct function of pressure. "That Paintball Channel" has some good info on this.
Awesome, thank you for answering my regulator pressure question. Essentially get a mid pressure range reg and remove shims as needed for a electronic mid price range marker. Thanks!
The PE Gtek 160 R is still $800 and the Shocker RSX is $700. So you'll save $100 if somebody is considering Both. I Recently purchased the Shocker and I am in love with it, all of my friends never had a single issue with them. They shoot smooth and are super easy to maintain. At the end of the day you can't go wrong with both....
Manuel Hernandez I have used a regular (non 160r) Gtek, loved it and want to buy my own 160r or RSX. I haven't used the RSX but have heard it's really good, considering I have no real experience with the RSX which would you recommend?
Samatosh Well since you already held and shot a regular Gtek you already know what they feel like in the hands. I would recommend going to your local paintball shop and hold the Shocker in your hands. Some people think that the shocker is too small for them if you have big hands....me personally I'm a big guy and the shocker feels great in my hands. It's really light and shoots great. I would recommend the Shocker, but the Gtek 160 R is a good choice too.
Thanks, I live kinda far from the nearest proshop but for a 700$ marker I'll go down and see if they've got it. I've hear a lot about the Shocker being small and light, but my hands aren't very big and I run and gun up on the front lines a lot so don't want a heavy marker. Since the Gardner brothers are dickheads and I already know I love the Gtek it's a hard decision, thanks again.
but the regular gtek is much cheaper and even better, because it has lesser kick, because of the absorbing plastic. i would never buy it, because the only thing thats different ist the macroline and weight
Output pressure won't change how far into the tank you can go, regulators control peak pressure, where if the pressure is high enough it will close the valve in the system(spring stiffness dictates how much pressure is required to isolate the output from the input side), when a tank gets low it does not have enough pressure to "close" the output side and internal volume of the tank at that point the valve is constant open being that there isn't enough pressure to close it. Marker operating pressure will dictate how far into a tank you can go. A lower tank regulator will just make the marker regulator work not quite as hard and may save a little bit on orings, lower pressure differential will lower the speed at which the regulator returns to set pressure, but this is usually a pretty negligible change due to flow restrictions in the regulators themselves, but most if not all inline regulators are designed to be able to handle input pressures in the ~850psi range(and a decent bit above for safety), CO2 safe regulators usually have an over-pressure relief built into them just in case some liquid CO2 gets into them and expands in the reg body. Now on stuff like the old LP angels, the inline regulator wasn't designed for input pressures over 400psi, and would actually cause the regulator to not function properly. 16inch freak barrel autococker army :)
I knew a guy who litterally tied a whole hoodie around his neck, wore a winter down jacket, wore a beanie and never took his mask off ever no matter where he went even if it was a safe zone like inside the store , he looked like he was dying from the heat ( in Kentucky humid summer)
I really like my one piece .687x12" I have 12/14/16" lapco planet eclipse shaft barrel tips I use a lot but when the paint is the right size I use the 1 part barrel & its actually smoother
Yeah, but also as an old speedball player, I could shot faster than 10 balls a second, so I turn my ramping down to only 8 balls a second to save paint and to stop over shooting, it’s a two finger thing that speed ballers never get over doing when under fire.
I got shot in the neck back in the day and half of my face went numb for like 3 weeks. Half my face didn’t work. When I’d smile only half of my mouth would smile it was pretty scary but everything went back to normal as time went by. Protect your neck!
A response trigger might not be allowed at every field since it is not electric and you can't cap the rof. Just save your money for a better gun, e grips on tippmanns aren't that great
I was wondering what might happen if you were to use oil instead of grease on a spool bolt. I did it on my proto rail and want to know if I should be prepared for anything. Thanks -Dan
Nothing crazy will happen, the gun just might not work well. Grease is used because these guns require a lot of lubrication, oil will work but is so lightweight it just shot out of the front of the gun very quickly.
as said a hundred times: a GTek i have it my own and its awsome with inserts, ninja reg and a virtue hopper! never had a single problem, not a single ball break and it shoots like hell! check my actual video where i shoot 2000 balls at that day. look at the end where i empty my hopper. everything in semi!
bestminecrafters80 the tmc is an awesome starter gun because you can run both magfed and hopper fed so it let's you try out both sides of paintball. It's is a tippman so it's gonna reliable. I would say tmc is a great pick. Extra megs are cheap and very good quality.
Advice on finding Used/ affordable paintball inflatable bunkers? I've done a wee bit of research and I find very little that is not retail/field price or not old as dust sale postings.
Using Co2 wont harm most electronics. if anything, the chillier decompression temperature of carbon dioxide will improve energy efficiency, especially with alkaline batteries. On the other hand, a fully automatic gun will make the Co2 tank accumulate frost, especially during winter.
How about a tippman, with a 3" long barrel thread adapter, plus a 6" long bore kit adapter, plus an A-5 22" long barrel? Too long? ;-P I mean, I CAN make it longer by adding more adapters.
I use an 8 inch deadly wind w/ freak inserts. I feel the underbore/overbore has more of a effect on accuracy and distance than the actual length of the barrel. Thoughts anyone?
you underbore which means more air is pushing the ball which means the ball is traveling at a higher velocity. thats why it is shooting further. I have an 8 inch deadlywind without inserts and its pretty damn accurate
SSniper14 PB yah I agree my 8 inch is just as accurate and travels just as well as my 14. I just never realized that I would adjust the velocity back to 280 whenever i switch barrels. Very interesting
hi I have a Vforce Profiler mask and I'm looking to upgrade, love the mask just looking for another (NO VFORCE GRILL). I'm considering the HK Army KLR, Dye I5's, and the Empire E-Flex. a big feature I'm looking for is quick change foam, if one of these 3 don't have it please name some ones that do. Love the channel, love the content!
for a fairly casual player, is there any reason to look at the Gtek over the Etha 2? To me it seems the Etha 2 sets a new standard for value, reliability, durability and performance in a marker. I currently have an Etek 3 and am planning on upgrading
JD Stauffacher I can answer this one. there is no hitman lever in the kp3 box, but they sell them. its actually a really nice aluminum handle, not just a rod like on the kp2 of kp. Theyre only $20-$25 or so.
Coming from a person whom can not stand the Gardner brothers and what they have done to kill legitimate businesses in paintball : resoundingly YES. The LV1 makes the Shocker RSX look like exactly what it is : Just a fancy tarted up Ion.
#PBQT I used to play paintball and had an empire axe but sold it and I want to get back into it but not spend as much money, what speedball gun should I get? Azodin blitz 3?
The blitz 3 will not shoot like your axe, but it's incredibly simple and easy to maintain. Great for a beginner. If you can go used then a used proto rail, ion with tons of upgrades, or for $250-$300 you could get a shocker nxt with an eigenbolt or techt bolt
Could you suggest an internal bolt marker at lower enough cost not RAP4 mil style but with buttstock kinda M100-300 , M2, or M3 similar in style? Also could you suggest a double piccaninny prop infront of hopper and back front "locked" Camera back a adjustable wire passing hopper so Paintball can have arm exposed almost "cornershot" paint doesn't always go straight However point of sight may give more mil feel i Could design a Paintball Paradise none Could contend with for new phantasmal match types fun factor Disney can we see if South Park Mickey down for paintball?
Not a fan of the freak system, but if it works then keep it. You don't really need any upgrades. the only thing I can think of is a new reg for the marker if you want a slight improvement in consistency
I currently have a empire mini and I want to upgrade. I have been trying to decide between the Etha 2 and the axe2.0 which one is better for the price. Is their a different gun you would suggest around that price point? Note i play speedball
Still a little confused on tank regulators. I'm coming from using a tippmann custom pro several years ago, and I'm trying to get back into it and I'm about to get an axe 2.0. So which regulator will I need, and why do I need It? Thanks
I have a Cronus that runs on compressed air. Which barrel length would you recommend for me? Please I need a quick answer because I’m trying to decide what length to get.
I am going mag fed and I am getting a tmc should get a tipx or t8 as a sidearm I was leaning more twords the tipx due to the more compact size and the co2 in the gun not the mag I would run a remote line any way. Any suggestions?
I have a cup with compressions shorts and the cup isn't super uncomfortable but it is a little bit. I don't really want to spend 50 dollars on sliders though, what foam should I get to cover myself and add good protection?
Really nothing, I would keep it stock. The 98 is great, because it is inexpensive and reliable. When you start upgrading it a lot it becomes expensive and less reliable.
I have a old school spyder fenix I have changed the the tank to air and have a carbon fiber barrel what other upgrades can I do to improve my paintball gun
If you like the fenix then maybe you should check out the Azodin Blitz evo 2. Its a blowback so you will already know how it works, but its operating pressure is 250 psi so you can still compete with the high ends. Plus it doesn't need any upgrades out of the box
Actually none belive it or not. 98 customs are designed to run on around 850 psi. CO2 at room temp is around 850 psi and that's what HPA tanks are regulated to out of the box. (that can be changed) DON'T regulate a 98 custom! Waste of money and could make it worse! Older tippman guns like the SMG 68 needed liquid CO2 from siphoned tanks to run (even higher pressure) Good like finding one of those bad boys
Paintball QT just getting a "starter setup" but not sure what compressed air tank to get for my tippmann Cronus or 98... Plus would you prefer Cronus or 98
On the Axe you don't need a low pressure tank, but it would probably be a littler better. Think about a tank as feeding the gun air, if you tank is outputting 450PSI (low pressure) it is easier for the regulator to regulator from 450PSI to 180PSI (Axe pressure) than it is to go from 750PSI (high pressure) to 180PSI. You should also just set the regulator on the Axe at 180PSI and leave it, do all your velocity adjust through the back on the bolt.
#PBQT I am thinking of buying a new paintball gun but don't know what gun I should buy. Which one will you recommend for a beginner, Tippmann Cronus, Azodin koas 2 or spyder mr 10?
K so I'm new to paintball and I'm wondering how often should I take my tank off? Like traveling from home to the field can I keep it all together? When storing it away for a couple weeks should I take it off?
You don't need too. I have always said that if you want to make sure that you have air in your tank it is better to store it off the gun though. There are just a lot more places that the gun can leak vs the tank.
I know you thought the tappmann project salvo was bulky and overweight but what type of barrel should I add to? And is a red dot sight a good investment?
+Aiden Caron I really like the CP or Tippmann Sniper barrels. I don't think sights are worth it for paintball guns. You just don't shoot that far and paintball guns aren't accurate enough, that's me though
Ok but I'm looking for a paintball gun that has full auto(a must), extremely customizable and dam near looks identical to the real thing. Any suggestions
ok, so I just bought the tippmann Cronus and i am not digging on the fact that i can only get 248 psi out of it max, so, i am looking to perhaps get a longer barrel. I have seen so many including one thats rifled.can any barrel just fit any paintball gun?is rifled a good choice as well?
I assume you mean fps and not psi (fps is how fast the paintball is traveling) If your velocity is maxed out at 240 then you need to get a spring kit and use a stiffer spring. The cronus used a5 barrel threads, but not all a5 barrels will work. The best a5 barrels that are compatible with the cronus are CP one piece and J&J ceramic. Rifled barrel are generally crap and usually perform worse than smooth bore barrels
