48/4500

[RickyT]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question I was thinking about getting a 48/4500 guerilla air tank and it states you can get around 900 shots from that, but I generally train at the cpps and the fills are generally to around 3000PSI so how many shots would i roughly get out of a fill?

 

[Evil Rich]

It all depends on how efficient your actual marker is.
Just because they say it'll give you 900 shots from a fill I doubt it!

Also is the tank Pi marked for Europeon use, if not you can't use it here.

But for a very rough guide try:
http://www.scubatoys.com/paintball/paintballshots.asp

 

[RickyT]

I was thinking of getting it from L.I.P.S so assume it would be ok to use... Probably going to be using one of the new planet guns like EGO9/10

 

[Qwip]

Like Evil Rich said above me, if you do get a Guerrilla Air 48/45 make sure you get the European version (the grey version) - LIPS stock them at the moment.

http://www.lpspaintball.biz/cart.html
You won't be able to find them on the website, but I'm sure you can find their number and give them a ring and order via the phone!

From a 48/45 and a 4500psi fill, I'd expect at least 700/800 shots, and a maximum of 950, it depends on how efficient your marker is.
If you only fill to 3000psi, you'll probably get 500 to 700 shots, once again, it is very dependent on how efficient your marker is.
Those are just rough figures so don't take my word for it!

Out of curiosity, why are you going for the 48/45? And if you are concerned by the (possible lack of) air supply, go for a 68/45 or bigger!
It depends on your size though. I'm very short so the biggest I would go for is a 68/45, though I plan to get a 48/45 just so the tank doesn't get in my way.

 

[RickyT]

I just wanted a light tank, dont know a really light tank apart from a Stako...

Im about 5"10 ish but i want a light setup

 

[Qwip]

I just wanted a light tank, dont know a really light tank apart from a Stako...

Im about 5"10 ish but i want a light setup

The Guerrilla Air 68/45 tank is 2.2lbs, whereas the 48/45 tank is 1.8lbs, its a very marginal difference. If I were you I'd go for the 68/45 tank, its the most common carbon fibre wrap tank, you can't go wrong with it unless your VERY short and quite weak to be frank. You sound like you can handle a 68/45 tank

Note: do you play speedball/xball/any other variation of the air bunker styled games? If you play front/snake you may wat the 48/45 tank for a more compact setup... make sure that you have available air refills though!

 

[frenchy2475]

I have a 48/45 GA tank. On my dm9 i get approx 500 shots on a 3k fill.

 

[NitroBall]

Ive been using a 45/45 bottle for several years now. Playing trainning days as well as XBall, the fill is normally 3000psi. Using stock .693 barrel @ 280-290 fps.
A well maintained ego, you should get an average 650 shots from a 3k fill.
Match the paint to bore, you will see 700+.

Personally, i do not see an issue with fills @ sup'air trainning, doing drills wont be a problem, and i doubt you will be using more than a hopper and 2 pots each game/scrimmaging.

 

[RickyT]

I played 5 man this year for the Firm and moving up to play Xball. Not too sure where to get a 68/45 guerilla tank from in the UK.

I play everywhere really apart from back centre. Think Il have a look at the DXS 68/45 then... Thanks Guys.

 

[Qwip]

LiPS sell 68/45 Guerrilla Air Tanks...

http://www.lpspaintball.biz/cart.html

They're not displayed on their website but you can email them or give them a call... if you live close enough it may even be worth a trip over to their store.