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Old June 14th, 08:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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IS their really ny difference between using HPA nad CO2?

I know your shots will be more consistent with HPA but is it really worth all that dough?
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Old June 14th, 08:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Some high-end guns don't work well with co2, because it can ruin the insides, and when you get into tournaments and you get better, accuracy can mean a lot, more consistent makes it more accurace because the shots usually land more or less in the same place
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Old June 14th, 08:12 PM   #3 (permalink)
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HPA or co2?

Good stuff right here.
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Old June 14th, 08:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old June 14th, 08:15 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Upgrading from co2 to nitro is literally the most important purchase you can make. I would reccomend that over any other piece of marker equipment hands down.
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Old June 15th, 02:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Old June 15th, 02:34 AM   #7 (permalink)
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After I switched from CO2 to N2, I never ever thaught about gong back. The N2 is so much better. Make the switch.
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Old June 15th, 07:09 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Yeah, the gun i got now, can use both, so i'm thinkin on switchin to HPA.
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Old June 15th, 10:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Upgrading from co2 to nitro is literally the most important purchase you can make. I would reccomend that over any other piece of marker equipment hands down.
I would argue it depends on the playing style.

If your just a rec-ball player, who only plays once in a while, and doesnt shoot much paint.....

Then HPA would be a complete waste of money. He would never notice any performance benefit, and instead would only notice its heavier, less effecient, and requires more maintenence.

The opposite is true for a typical tournament player. They shoot paint in quantities enough to notice the problems with CO2, and calculate the benefits of HPA to be greater then CO2.

SO, the trick is just knowing where your playing ability is. If you expect to be playing more in the future, then HPA is a good invesment. If you don't, then stick with CO2.

I would argue the single best improvement is a decent motorized hopper. Without one, I don't see the point of getting HPA, unless you play in severe cole

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I would argue it depends on the playing style.

If your just a rec-ball player, who only plays once in a while, and doesnt shoot much paint.....

Then HPA would be a complete waste of money. He would never notice any performance benefit, and instead would only notice its heavier, less effecient, and requires more maintenence.

The opposite is true for a typical tournament player. They shoot paint in quantities enough to notice the problems with CO2, and calculate the benefits of HPA to be greater then CO2.

SO, the trick is just knowing where your playing ability is. If you expect to be playing more in the future, then HPA is a good invesment. If you don't, then stick with CO2.

I would argue the single best improvement is a decent motorized hopper. Without one, I don't see the point of getting HPA, unless you play in severe cole

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Old June 16th, 09:56 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Nick is like an all knowing paintball god its crazy

but yea HPA is worth it and is overall better for your gun, but like nick said it all depends on how much u play.
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Old June 16th, 07:44 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Is it possible to refill N2 tanks? Or do you have to buy new tanks repeatedly?
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Old June 16th, 07:48 PM   #13 (permalink)
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u can refill them, there just like, 2-5 dollars to refill, once you have the tank... you could basically use it forever, just have to get it checked every once in a while
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Old June 16th, 09:05 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I have to pay $3 for a CO2 tank refill! Do N2 tanks just cost more to buy?
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Old June 16th, 09:37 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Yep. They're pretty expensive investments but are well worth it. I mean you are only going to buy one HPA tank aren't you??? One HPA tank should be enough for me... for now.
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