gas bottle
- Thread starter joeslewis
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Depends on your budget to be honest. Their is nothing wrong with the Aluminium 3000psi bottles such as this;
http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/empire-48cu-hpa-tank
They can be used at sites and tournaments across the country. If you have a greater budget look at getting a 4.5k carbon wrapped tank, this is the most common type of bottle used in tournaments used across the UK.
Such as this;
http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/dye-core-air-tank
second hand bottles can be picked up for £70-120, just make sure they are in test, have plenty of life left and come from a reputable seller who will have taken care of it appropriately.
http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/empire-48cu-hpa-tank
They can be used at sites and tournaments across the country. If you have a greater budget look at getting a 4.5k carbon wrapped tank, this is the most common type of bottle used in tournaments used across the UK.
Such as this;
http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/dye-core-air-tank
second hand bottles can be picked up for £70-120, just make sure they are in test, have plenty of life left and come from a reputable seller who will have taken care of it appropriately.
Sid's advice is solid.
I'll just add that the aluminium tanks are heavier than the composite ones, causing the marker to be kind of back heavy - but they work great, and if you're looking at a cost effective package they are the way to go.
I'll just add that the aluminium tanks are heavier than the composite ones, causing the marker to be kind of back heavy - but they work great, and if you're looking at a cost effective package they are the way to go.
OK thanks that's really helpful would something like this be good
http://www.rap4uk.com/62ci-Pro-Aluminium-Tank-Guerrilla-Paintball-p/g-2351.htm
http://www.rap4uk.com/62ci-Pro-Aluminium-Tank-Guerrilla-Paintball-p/g-2351.htm
Yes that's a decent bottle and will serve you well. Remember it's a 3000psi tank so not filling over that unless you like the smell of burnt hair and explosions (I wonder how Nige is nowadays)
I'll disagree on weight
There is a difference between equivalent cylinders but you have to hold them to compare or be weak for it to make a difference
My first fibre was in fact heavier then my aluminium - because it was bigger
Balance and ergonomics is more important, remember it's going to have a hopper full of paint put on top and the cylinder used as a stock
That guerrilla one also bucks the trend with the curved base which used to be exclusive to fibre wraps. It brings back some of the former advantage that fibres have over flat bottomed aluminiums with the ability to roll in your shoulder
If you opt for that cylinder then take care when filling and make sure anyone who fills for you knows what they are doing
It's easy to assume it's 4500psi as the base is not flat
It's easy to assume it's 4500psi as the base is not flat
OK,thanks will remember to do that If I get that which I will unless I can save up and find a used fibre for a reasonable price