Newbi Alert!!!!

[coopey]

Hi, I'm NEW

Can anyone tell me pro's & con's, as regards co2 v air?

do sites tend to use only one? or would they allow both? (looking to do walkon's).

I've got a Tippmann Bravo One Tactical, does this make a difference?

Thanks Matt

 

[Kevin Winter]

CO2 goes from a liquid when in the bottle to a gas within the gun and this can cause liquid CO2 to enter the gun and damge internal compnents by freezing them and making them brittle. The change is also affected by temperature, and so the velocity of the paintballs leaving your gun can be VERY inconsistent.
CO2 tanks are cheaper and allow many more shots per tank and is thus very popular for big games where you may be out playing for long periods of time.
Compressed air is much more consistent, unaffected by temperature and kinder to your gun.
Most sites nowuse compressed air, and it is much more available than CO2, however many sites still offer co2, especially those offering walkon play.
If at all possible, I'd opt for air - if on a budget you can buy a cheap steel tank for £30ish on here. A fibre wrapped bottle is lighter and holds more air to allow many more shots per tank, and start SH from £60ish upwards.

 

[coopey]

Me again.......

cheers kevin........

anyone know where to get refills (CO2 or Air) in Gloucester?

found a 4oz disposable online..........anyone got thoughts on these? how many shots etc?

thanks Matt

 

[WizBit]

if your marker can take the dispoasble catridges then youll get about 12 - 20 shots from it.

Better off doing for a 20 oZ C02 bottle if thats the way you want to go, 28 quid from just paintball brand new.

If you opt for air, you can get a brand new 3000psi steely from lips for 45 i think

 

[coopey]

if your marker can take the dispoasble catridges then youll get about 12 - 20 shots from it.

I think that from the 12g capsules?

the one i found is a 4oz? similar to the 88g for air rifles?

(you can get adaptors for both 12g capsules & 4oz bottles)

 

[JamesH]

save your money mate and go for air, much much better in the long run. imagine if you decide u want a new marker like a ego or something. most electro markers are a big NO NO to use co2 on them unless u want to F**K it up trust me dude get air...

 

[Kevin Winter]

The disposable bottle will get you maybe a couple of hoppers full, and thus work out bleedin' expensive - go with air if you possibly can!

 

[coopey]

right then, i've got all my kit together (hopefully):

Tippmann Bravo One tactical
JT Raider with thermal Goggles
20oz co2 bottle & pin valve
200 round hopper
British DPM uniform
2000 paintballs
4 x 140 round pods

is there anything missing or reccomended?

thanks guys, hope to see some of you soon (hopefully Skirmish Bristol walkon's)

 

[CRASH]

Have you made sure Skirmish bristol use Co2 at their site?

Im sure they use high pressure air over there!!!

 

[coopey]

i've asked Jock on here, just waiting for reply......

thanks