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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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i just started getting into this recently and i got a Tippmann 98 Custom (i was told it was a great starter gun)

and so far on my list of to dos is i want to get a red dot sight (goin to the local paintball shop tomorrow to price one out if not i found one online for $15)

i want to get a stock for it and a new front grip.

any suggestions??
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Sweet, i just started and bought a 98 Custom too.

So far i just bought a new stock.
http://www.rap4.com/paintball/os/tip...ock-p-879.html
I found it for cheaper, but don't remember where. It was like 12$ + shipping.
It's great and durable. Only problem I had was i had to shave off some extra plastic for it to fit perfectly.

Otherwise, ITS GREAT FOR THE MONEY!

Next i plan on buying a barrel with the apex.
Can't decide yet!

M-16?!
http://www.amazon.com/Designs-BT-16-...4&sr=1-2-fkmr0

AK-47?!
http://www.amazon.com/BT-Apex-BT-47-...4&sr=1-1-fkmr0
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i ahve a angel IR3 and a jt Autococker
Old Oct 27, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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i just got a 14" Whisper barrel along with a sure shot red dot sight. they make the gun look bad ___ and the barrel kinda makes the gun a little more quiet
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Kvizzel
Sweet, i just started and bought a 98 Custom too.

So far i just bought a new stock.
http://www.rap4.com/paintball/os/tip...ock-p-879.html
I found it for cheaper, but don't remember where. It was like 12$ + shipping.
It's great and durable. Only problem I had was i had to shave off some extra plastic for it to fit perfectly.

Otherwise, ITS GREAT FOR THE MONEY!

Next i plan on buying a barrel with the apex.
Can't decide yet!

M-16?!
http://www.amazon.com/Designs-BT-16-...4&sr=1-2-fkmr0

AK-47?!
http://www.amazon.com/BT-Apex-BT-47-...4&sr=1-1-fkmr0
The AK barrel looks better.
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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i agree but they are all just for looks. thats why i went with my whisper barrel its pretty damn accurate now
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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buying a double trigger and a CO2 tank re locator on friday

gonna carry my 20oz in a backpack with extra paint *****, i might even pick up a 24oz
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
i agree but they are all just for looks. thats why i went with my whisper barrel its pretty damn accurate now
I agree. What do you play dave? Speedball? CTF? I prefer 1 on 1 on a small speedball course. lol
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i like CTF and woodball i cant wait till the guys from work go again, we play in the woods behind my managers house

heres a pic of my gun set up:

Tippmann 98 Custom with ACT feature,
14" Whisper Barrel,
Upgraded Stock (6 way adjustable),
Double trigger,
Sure Shot red dot sight (not pictured),
Remote Tank mount w/20oz tank
so much fun

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only suggestion i have is...

hittt me up fooooo!
i got the hook ups
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what kind of hook ups???? i wanna get a magazine expansion chamber next
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i looking into investing into an HPA tank instead of using CO2.

It suppose to be more consistent and accurate.
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i need a lowpressure tank and a new angel charger any help?
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idk about changing to compressed air, its harder to find a place in my area to fill the tanks up...
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no no i need a new charger my gun is electronic and i need a low pressure tank
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yea i got that im just saying i think im gonna stick with CO2

cory can you find me a better scope??? i like the red dot but mine is super sucky and the next one up at my local shop is $50 and i dont wanna spend that....
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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=D they say compressed are is way better to use with your markers
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compressed air is better for the guns.
but seeing as its a tippmann so its all mechanical you will be fine with co2.

PM me for more info guys, ill see what i can do
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i know compressed air is better for the gun, but like i said its more difficult to find places to fill it. plus i think im gonna get an expansion chamber to make it a little better
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its really not that big of a diff, especially on tippmanns, unless your running the E-trigger.

when the co2 tanks are filled they are filled using a larger cylinder that contains a syphon tube, the syphon tube allows liquid as well as gas to enter your smaller tank.

so basically, when your shooting theres a little liquid going though your gun too, not to mention co2 is muuuuch colder than n2. obviously neither liquid nor extreme cold are good for electronics.

the only downside of running co2 on your gun is it will eat your o-rings away a little faster and your shots will be less consistence due to the lack of a reg. on the tank.



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