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**MP11** · July 15th, 09:13 PM

Seeing as how loaders can be a contraversonal topic I will show you the pros and cons of them.

QLoader:

Pros:
*Fastest feeding hopper on the market
*Smaller profile
*Can be mounted anywhere you want
*Doesn't use batteries

Cons:
*Expensive
*Slow to load it (as in filling the pod with paintballs)
*Can only take their pods
*Only hold 100 paintballs.

BPS: 30+ BPS.
Price: Starter system-$79.95. Tournament System-$129.95

Now if the cons dont affect you (cost, ability to load it), then I would say go for it. But you have to remember that, most likely, you cant out shoot a halo b at 24bps. But if you think that the other pros made it a must for you then go for it.

http://img14.exs.cx/img14/9782/6220.jpg

Halo B:

Pros:
*Fast loader, feeds 24bps with z-code.
*Strong design
*Feedneck meant to be sanded for a perfect fit in feedneck
*Has upgrades (victory board, rip drive kit)
*Force feed
*Cheaper than a qloader
*Has good battery effientcy
*Can take 2 9volts instead of 6 AA batteries

Cons:
*Heavy
*Cost more than egg
*Eyes have problems reading dark shells.
*Pushes paint past weak detents.
*Holds 180 paintballs.
*Doesnt work best with little paint
*Uses batteries

BPS: 22BPS Stock. With Victory Board an aclaimed 35 BPS but a real 26 BPS.
Price: $150 from Odessys site.

One of the most popular loaders in the tounry scene. Most preffered loader. Faster than egg, cheaper than qloader. Most "approiate" loader (as in as fast as you can shoot).

http://img14.exs.cx/img14/5371/6224.jpg

Reloader B:

Pros:
*Fast Loader
*Strong design
*Sound Activated
*Comes with rip drive
*Runs on 4 or 6 AA batteries
*Feedneck meant to shaven for perfect fit
*Cheaper then qloader

Cons:
*Heavy
*Cost more than egg
*Pushes paint past weak detents.
*Holds 180 paintballs.
*Doesnt work best with little amounts paint
*Can have problems with quiet guns (sound activated)

BPS: 24BPS
Price: $135

An Empire B is very similar to a Halo B, just comes stock with rip drive, can hear the gun go off so it doesnt have a problem with dark shell paint. All those extras add pros and cons. To see more view the Halo B final review.

http://www.pbreview.com/pics/1088627929.jpg

12Volt Revolution:

Pros:
*Good price.
*Design is tested and proven to work
*Clears up jams
*Light weight
*Takes 2 9Volt batteries
*Can be hooked up with inteli feed

Cons:
*Isnt fast enough for high ROFs
*Shells seem to break often

BPS: 12BPS
Price:$45 w/ X board

The 12Volt Revvy is basically a gravity feed hopper with an anti jam system. Popular in both tournament and rec scene.

http://store3.yimg.com/I/rockymounta...s_1796_4134181

Empire Reloader:

Pros:
*Good price
*Design is tested and proven to work
*Sound activated
*Stronger shells then revvy
*Light weight
*Clears up jams
*Takes 2 9 Volt batteries

Cons:
*Isnt fast enough for high ROFs.

BPS: 14BPS
Price:$50

A Reloader is similar to a revvy. Only difference is the stronger shells and its sound activated. Look at the Revvys review for more info.

http://www.splatterpaintball.ca/imag...d.reloader.jpg

Empire Reloader 2
Pros:
*Good price
*Sound activated
*Stronger shells then revvy
*Light weight
*Clears up jams
*Takes 2 9 Volt batteries
*Has a magnetic lid

Cons:
*Feedrate isn't too impressive

BPS: ~14BPS
MSRP: $55

A Reloader 2 is similar to the original Reloader except it has a magnetic lid, takes a higher voltage, and is shaped differently.

http://www.game-on.se/Catalog/images...loder%20II.jpg

Warp Feed:

Pros:
*Puts hopper to the side, which can cause a smaller profile
*Turns any gravity feed hopper into a force feed hopper to a certian extent

Cons:
* Adds weight
*Takes extra batteries
*Cost alot
*Can make a bigger profile

BPS: Adds burst of BPS.
Price: $99.99

Some say it looks good on paper, but doesnt work out in reality. This $100 hopper accesory did change the world of loaders, but after the Halo B, Reloader B, and Q loader came out it just wasnt reasonable.

http://images.actvil.com/images/eCS/...e/014-5102.jpg

Viewloader 9v Revvy

Pros:

* Much less expensive then the other electronic loaders on the market today. Great for beginers.
* Works good with and is a good choice for semi-automatic markers. Should be able to keep up unless you can shoot faster than 8-9 B.P.S.
* Available in a good variety of colors.

Cons:

* Rather slow compared to the other loaders. Not recomended if you have any electronic gun capable of shooting at or over 8-9 B.P.S. (Even a Spyder electro)
* It is kind of loud.
* I personally feel it does not feed that well. If you aren't holding your marker even and you are low on paint, nothing will feed and all you will hear is the droning of the motor.'
* Hard to find
* Becoming obsolete. Most markers being made these days are fast shooting electro's that will outshoot this hopper. (Even entry level Spyder Electro's)

BPS: 8-9BPS
Price: $40

Overall, this loader should only be used for semi-automatic markers. Almost all of the electronic marker available right now will easily be able to outshoot this loader. It is however a great hopper for a semi-auto, but that's all. On the upside, it does have a reasonable price...if you can find one.

http://www.viewloader.com/images/int...be_vl_5010.jpg

Ricochet Apache LCD Motorized Loader:

Pros:

* Good price compared to similar loaders.
* Very fast (Around 18 B.P.S.)
* Low profile, not very tall
* Very light
* Made of a durable light weight plastic
* Easy to operate
* Top loading means it won't spill if it isn't closed all of the way
* If you run out of batteries, can be used as a good gravity feed hopper.
* That unique design means you may be able to sometimes reflect shots off of the hopper, where as they would break on impact with any other loader.
* The L.C.D. screen provides cool vanity features such as a game timer, shot counter and so on.

Cons:

* Loading it from the top can get to be kind of a pain when you are in a tight spot.
* It won't feed as well if you are low on paintballs.

BPS: 18-19 BPS
Price: $100 for LCD version, $90 for LED version

This is a good loader for the price. It shoots fast, looks cool (personal opinion), and has a good LCD system. However, you might want to go with a Viewloader eVLution II for $10-15 less and about the same feed rate. Besides that however, there isn't really much wrong with this loader. It is super light and fast, and a good choice all around.

http://us.st9.yimg.com/store6.yimg.c..._1801_19664649

Viewloader eVLution II

Pros:

* Very good price since this hopper is comparable to a HALO B.
* Adjustable feeding speed.
* Very fast
* Strong, high-impace resistant shell.
* The flip-down lid makes for easy loading without spills. (Acts as a funnel which reduces spills when loading)
* Holds a full 200 rounds.
* Consistent feeding, no gaps between shots.
* Low battery indicator

Cons:

* The feed neck is to tall, and some feel it is to weak.
* Is known to eat batteries up fast.
* Battery door and compartment are poorly made and feel flimsy.
* A fairly large profile, and kind of a fat/wide/large hopper.
* Some people have had trouble opening/closing/operating the lid.
* Not force fed.
* Has weeker shells

BPS: 18-19BPS
Price: $78

This hopper is probably the best deal on the market right now. It's speed is comparable to a HALO, but it is a lot less money. However, there are numerous cons, including the looks and large profile, that have kept many people from enjoying it. I have heard many mixed reactions about this loader. Some say it is high quality and durable, while others say it is cheap and breaks easy. Some say it has great battery life and some say it eats batteries. I say try this loader before making any big decisions about it, and make up your own mind.

http://www.viewloader.com/images/int...e_vl_5020a.jpg

Viewloader Envy:

Pros:
*No spill fills, pods act as clips
*Force fed, fast

Cons:
*Big
*Heavy

BPS: 21BPS
Price: $115

The Viewloader Envy is a force fed hopper that uses pods as clips that plug into the top of the hopper. Unfortunatley this adds weight and makes a bigger target

http://viewloader.com/images/interio...be_vl_0328.jpg

Done by Aggression and I.

**UnderDog** · July 15th, 09:25 PM

GREAT post. you should get a sticky and a rep point for this one. GREAT job

**Aggression** · July 15th, 09:29 PM

Thank you, Thank you

**MP11** · July 15th, 09:37 PM

*bows* why thank you. i would like to thank aggression and myself *tears*

Johnny_Fred · July 16th, 12:08 AM

definete sticky, and rep point or 2 (can i have ur rep points... plzzzz)

**sNoW PIrAnHa** · July 16th, 01:10 AM

I am an avid defender of the halo, I can shove anything dark into it and it will stop feeding. And of course the Halo uses batteries, if you use AAs it will be very efficient. They're not heavy, when full they weigh the same as an egg when full, they work fine with smaller paintballs, also holding 20 less paintballs isn't really a con. You reload them with 140 or 150 round pods, so it doesn't matter. Don't hate the halo. Also eggs feednecks, lids, and battery doors break easily.

Halos are freakin durable too, they're made of lexan, the bulletproof stuff. Basically it'll never break, and if it does well who ever broke it shouldn't be trusted with anything.

**MP11** · July 16th, 01:13 AM

im not hating the halo. i just want around getting reviews on the hoppers. anything that ppl dislike is a con. ill edit about the egg part though

**TheAngryGumba11** · July 16th, 12:14 PM

Very Nice Mike. This Should be Stickied.

**Kdrx1** · July 16th, 02:40 PM

What about the Quantum? sometrhing i bought with my gun. I didnt care it held 140 balls. They did forget to mention it has no eye and keeps spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning and spinning until you turn it off though. And its loud as hell. New player. Dont veen bother getting a Quantum I just use a gravity hopper anyways most of the time. (rec)

**MP11** · July 16th, 03:08 PM

we did most common loaders. we dont have 12 hrs to spare

actually i do but thats different...

**Aggression** · July 16th, 04:21 PM

haha, we did the most popular loaders. THe quantum isn't really that popular.

**DYNASTYfan07** · July 16th, 04:43 PM

once the bugs are worked out, sticky!

**100%Wooddog** · July 16th, 04:43 PM

It costs like $30. lol

**MP11** · July 16th, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DYNASTYfan07

once the bugs are worked out, sticky!

it would help if you told us the bugs...

**TheAngryGumba11** · July 16th, 06:09 PM

Mike, You should Add the New VL Envy

From www.viewloader.com

The all new VL Envy™ N'Game adjustable capacity force feed system is a loader and a pod system all in one. The VL Envy™ N'Game system comes complete with a VL Envy™ N'Gine force feed system and a 140 count VL Envy™ Quick Clip. The VL Envy™ features a feed rate of up to 21 balls per second, adjustable capacity of VL Envy™ Quick clip systems with spring loaded lids. The lids open instantly as the pod is loaded directly onto the VL Envy™ N'Gine for quick and easy profile changes during live game situations. A new flexible multi-blade propeller and a light weight extreme impact resistant polymer for unmatched durability and performance are additional features. The VL Envy™ is available in Black Onyx and Diamond Clear. Additional VL Envy™ Quick Clip systems are available in 100 count and 140 count Diamond Clear.
Pros:
Centers Weight Nicely
Fast Loader at 21BPS
Quick Reloading by Simply Removing a Pod and Slamming in a New One.

Cons:
Pricey
Only Holds 140 Balls
Taller Profile

**Master of Paint** · July 16th, 07:15 PM

Nice

Sticky and a rep point. Add the lower end hoppers like the quantum as mentioned before, and the mach 404 just so people will know what they are buying if they are considering ones like those.

**tmaxx_2.5** · July 17th, 09:09 AM

only one thing i noticed about the reloader B "can see dark shell paint better" It doesn't "see" the paint, it has no eyes, instead it hears the gun fire. So might wanna change that.

**MP11** · July 17th, 11:56 AM

i did

. and you thought this was for pbe V4.0