Model 98 FAQ

[Andrew]

Please contribute!

[compadre7]

Question:
"One day while I was out playing, I'd have to cock my gun every couple of shots! What's the problem?"

Answer:
Check to make sure the screws on the back side of the gun (the side without the lettering) are screwed all the way in. Sometimes they get loose.

Question:
"How do I put my Dye Sticky Grips on? They don't seem to fit."

Answer:
Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, after that, screw in the BOTTOM two screws, then stretch the top ones to fit (the top is much easier to stretch).

Question:
"What should my first upgrade be?"

Answer:
GET A NEW BARREL. I'd recommend an Equation Multiple Switch or a Lapco Bigshot, I own the Equation, and I have heard great things about the Lapco Bigshot. Pick the one that's right for you. Almost any aftermarket barrel will be a huge increase in performance from the stock barrel.

Question:
"What should my second upgrade be?"

Answer:
Once you get a barrel, it's really just up to you.

[Zac_T21]

1) What is a good site for the modl 98?
Answer: www.m98center.com
2) what is a good barrel for my m98
for a low price maybe a bigshot or a cp. for a high price look into a all american.

[Q-Ball]

Good upgrades for a m98:
1.Barrels: J&J Ceramic, Lapco Bigshot, Tippman Flatline, Armson Stealth, Dye Boomstick (Don't get a barrel over 14inches, it isn't any more accurate and it just gets in your way)

2. Rear Velocity Adjuster: Allows you to ajust your velocity w/o using allen wrenches.

3. Double Trigger: Higher rate of fire (if you buy one of these you should probably also look into buying a 12volt revolution)

4.RT Trigger: This gives you a very high rate of fire.

5.Drop Forwards: I personally recomend the Psycho Ballistics Universal Drop Forward. It moves your tank 7inches forward.

You can get most of this stuff at: http://www.countypaintball.com/
http://www.bbtpaintball.com/paintballmain.html
http://www.tippmann.com/pmatics/pmatics.html

[Q98]

Q. Can I fix the elbow rattle?

A. Put a few strips of cloth tape under the paintball feedhole in the gun and put the elbow back in place or get a proteam powerfeed.

Q. What if I can't get my velocity above 260 or so?

A. Get an rva and maddman springs

Q. how can i keep my velocity more consistant?

A. Get a regulator, anti siphon, or expansion chamber

[Dolemite]

I have had my Tippman for almost a year, and now i actually have the time to ask some questions about it. I bought it used in good condition but i have no idea what is stock and what isn't.


1) The front bolt I put in, its a Venturi bolt. Works good. The powertube is of metal structure, but i dont know what was stock or if it is stock, and if its not, then what is the compostie, is it aluminum, an dis thier anything better/lighter. Next back is the rear bolt with the plug. From a little research i guessed that this is stock. Is there anythin out thier lighter/better for that too? It is certainly the heaviest part of the innards.

2) The vertical adaptor if a b#@ch to unscrew from the powertube, and i don't want to break it. Any pointers?

3) I have a 12v revolution that i understand is very good, but also very heavy. Do you think it would be worth it to get a standard hopper and get a power feed by pro-team to lighten the weight? (I'm guessing not, but just threw it out there.)

4)There is a J&J ceramic one-piece on there right now, worht it to upgrade and/or to what?

5) Any other tips for the M98 would be greatly appriciated. This site rocks!

[Mephistopheles]

Originally posted by Dolemite

1) The front bolt I put in, its a Venturi bolt. Works good. The powertube is of metal structure, but i dont know what was stock or if it is stock, and if its not, then what is the compostie, is it aluminum, an dis thier anything better/lighter. Next back is the rear bolt with the plug. From a little research i guessed that this is stock. Is there anythin out thier lighter/better for that too? It is certainly the heaviest part of the innards.
The very original powertube was metal. And kind of dull. However, the current version is now a black plastic powertube. With your metal powertube, there are 2 options. 1, it is the old stock version. Or 2, it is part of the Psycho Ballistics billet aluminium powertube. You'll know if it's 2 because it is very shiny, and you can see the milled grooves unlike the smooth, dull version of the stock metal powertube.

2) The vertical adaptor if a b#@ch to unscrew from the powertube, and i don't want to break it. Any pointers?
The use of a vice. You clamp down the powertube, use a proper fitting wrench or pliers, grap ahold of the VA by the threads of the powertube (there's a flat surface there) and turn it off. Be sure that the vice has socks or something soft to not scratch the tube, and don't clamp it down too hard.

3) I have a 12v revolution that i understand is very good, but also very heavy. Do you think it would be worth it to get a standard hopper and get a power feed by pro-team to lighten the weight? (I'm guessing not, but just threw it out there.)
Not really. A standard hopper is only ounces lighter compared to a revolution. And the benefit of the agitation far outweighs that.

4)There is a J&J ceramic one-piece on there right now, worht it to upgrade and/or to what?
Yes, an aftermarket barrel is you best upgrade. In fact, it should be the first upgrade before anything else. These barrels are medium bore, accurate and pretty quiet. But, be sure you have a good paint to barrel match for best efficiency and accuracy.

5) Any other tips for the M98 would be greatly appriciated. This site rocks!
Any more tips will be found in my previous post(s). Take a look there for some information

[Crime Dog]

I was talking to a friend of mine last night on the phone, and he was a tad frustrated. He just bought a 98 Custom, and he's started having problems with what he describes as a "gurgling noise". It sounds like maybe its coming from the valve, or where the hose screws into the valve maybe. It's doing it as soon as he screws in his CO2. I'm not sure what to tell him. I thought maybe liquid got into the valve, but would that be the case even after the gun had not been used since the day before?

Any help would be appreciated...and quickly, because we have a big game coming up on Saturday, and he wants to use his own gun (obviously.)

Thanks!

[Mephistopheles]

Ok, a couple suggestions.

1)Check the o-rings, especially on the tank. Make sure they're all giving a good solid hold.

2)My guess is he holds the gun down and then screws in the tank. Don't screw it in like that. Keep the gun horizontal, or point it up in the sky (barrel end up)... THEN screw it in. If he holds it down and screws in, liquid will more easily get in the valve that way.

3)Try running off of a remote. But be sure the tank doesn't have an anti-siphon. Because the combination of anti-siphon and remote makes it a siphon.

[Crime Dog]

He won't be running remote for quite some time. $$$

Thanks for the other suggestions! I'll pass that on to Jeff.

[paintballer56]

Originally posted by Dolemite
I have had my Tippman for almost a year, and now i actually have the time to ask some questions about it. I bought it used in good condition but i have no idea what is stock and what isn't.


1) The front bolt I put in, its a Venturi bolt. Works good. The powertube is of metal structure, but i dont know what was stock or if it is stock, and if its not, then what is the compostie, is it aluminum, an dis thier anything better/lighter. Next back is the rear bolt with the plug. From a little research i guessed that this is stock. Is there anythin out thier lighter/better for that too? It is certainly the heaviest part of the innards.

2) The vertical adaptor if a b#@ch to unscrew from the powertube, and i don't want to break it. Any pointers?

3) I have a 12v revolution that i understand is very good, but also very heavy. Do you think it would be worth it to get a standard hopper and get a power feed by pro-team to lighten the weight? (I'm guessing not, but just threw it out there.)

4)There is a J&J ceramic one-piece on there right now, worht it to upgrade and/or to what?

5) Any other tips for the M98 would be greatly appriciated. This site rocks!


If you dont like the wieght of the twelve volt revy get a regular 200 round hopper,it depends on how fast you shoot, you have more likly chance to chop with a regular hopper, you really dont need to up the J&J its a good barrel, keep it, i say get a psycho ballistics rocket cock and p. b. rear velocity, and a inline reg, maybe glad, check other threads they might help :0

[tkyle18]

Is the rt tournament legal?

[mattimaru]

occasionally my safety will be just slightly pushed in so when i pull my trigger its a bit hard to pull. any suggestions on how to fix this little annoyance?

[1shot1kill]

You can always remove it. Just be careful not to shoot your eye out

[FUBARFREAK]

Other way to end the elbow rattle.
Get some of the Velcro strips with the sticky glue on the back side of it. Take the soft half of the Velcro and cut it to fit on the elbow. I think this is a good way to good about it. It is real easy to do and blends well so you will hardly recognize it is there

[ZacT26]

Oiling?
Its winter here and i totally forgot about paintball.
I forgot where to oil my gun at?

[Meph]

Originally posted by ZacT26
Oiling?
Its winter here and i totally forgot about paintball.
I forgot where to oil my gun at?

Hey, sorry. I should've replied to this a long time ago.

Well, to oil the gun easily without disassembly, here's what you do. Put about 2-3 drops in that hole in your ASA. Screw in the tank, take some dry-firing shots.

WITH the barrel OFF. Otherwise you'll get oil in the barrel.

Now for total disassembly oil jobs, just oil where there's moving parts. Meaning the linkage arm, and the bolt and hammer. That's all you need to oil.

[Igor_9000]

do dye sticky grips work on tippy 98c?
are they worth buying?

and could you use WD-40 to oil your marker or would that do more harm than good?

[Meph]

Ok, Sticky grips fit. However, only 2 ways.

1) You stretch them on through brute force.
2) Put them in boiling water for a minute to soften them up a little, then stretch them on with a bit less force required.

Either way, you have to stretch them on. Not much though. Only millimeters worth of stretching.

And WD-40, no. I've covered this in my "Updated Newbie FAQ" post. Get ONLY paintball specific oils. WD-40, vegetable oil... do not use those. Stuff like Hoppes 9. Only paintball oil.

[Igor_9000]

thanks a lot!

[-=MoOsE_GoD=-]

I'm thinking about upgrading to Nitro, do I really need the GTA Low Pressure/Nitro Kit for it to be effective? BTW, I'll probably be using the Crossfire 47ci preset tank.

[Donut62]

All CO2 users--Get a male Palmer Stabilizer and screw it into the vertical ASA adapter. It will make worlds of differnce in consistency and will kepp liquid out better than any expansion chamber.

PS-Make sure you have an anti-siphon tube too.

[L_Dogg]

Originally posted by -=MoOsE_GoD=-
I'm thinking about upgrading to Nitro, do I really need the GTA Low Pressure/Nitro Kit for it to be effective? BTW, I'll probably be using the Crossfire 47ci preset tank.


No the gun runs on 850 psi just like the tank. I am running nitro, and I have seen a more consistant shot since I upgraded to nitro. you could get a vertical adapter, and a reg, or a bottom line reg, but It's not really necassary. low pressure is going to make the gun more efficent, and it might be helpfull, but I would just get a preset, use that. You can allways get the LP kit and the PMI THOR adj reg later....

[Legionnaired]

Q) The 98 Custom is LOUD! What can I do to quiet it?

A) First, be aware that any modification that you do your marker, outside of tippmann-sponsored upgrade kits can damage your marker.

With that out of the way, there are a few things you can do.
First, you may have noticed a "twang" sound when cocking or firing the 98C. This is caused by a vibration of the sear spring, and it's quite an easy fix. First, open up your marker. holding down the rear bolt, slowly and carefully cock your marker. Now, the spring attached to teh sear should be streched out now. Simply cut a thin strip of duct tape, and wrap it around the sear spring. This will eliminate that "twang."

The next thing you can do is a bit more dangerous, and can cause some gas efficiency problems. I personally have never had a problem with it, but keep it in mind.

First, remove the rear bolt from your paintball gun.

Place a total of 3-5 layers of duct tape on the front of your rear bolt. make sure that no tape is hanging off of the front surface. If it is, it can cause your marker to no longer re-cock. This will take some of the metal-on-metal sound out of your gun.

Q) My trigger pull is a little on the hard side. anything I can do to lighten it?

A) some people replace theie trigger spring with a spring from a pen. Personally, I don't reccomend this, as a wrong sized spring can cause all sorts of problems. However, if you want to make a short pull, you can add more tape :). This time, cock your gun with the reciever off, carefully. Now, study the sear. You will notice that it rests on a metal pin. hold the bolt and pull the trigger, decocking it. pull out the pin that the sear rested on. Get out some scotch tape, and wrap it around this pin, about 4-8 times. Cut off the tape that will interfere with the pin fitting back into the recievers, and replace the pin. now, carefully, cock the gun again. If the gun stays cocked, the mod has succeded. Close it back up again, and hit the the bolt handle in both directions as hard as you can. If it still stays cocked, gas it up and dry fire it. if it works normally, it is truely successful.

Q)My gun all of a sudden started jamming after taking it apart. I took my barrel off, and there were 2-4 paintballs jammed in there.

A) You put your ball latch back on backwards. Take it apart again. See the little orange piece near the front bolt? flip it around, so the raised part is to the front of the gun. That should solve the problem.

[tippy wippy]

i have a costom and im tring to put in a vertical adapter but i cant unscrew the tube out of the bolt to get the vertical adapter in. Is there a trick to getting it off?

[Crime Dog]

Not that I can think of. Just a box wrench that's the right size, and a lot of muscle..... (Hint: Never use a crescent wrench to get hoses off. You'll strip the bolt head, especially if it's loctited.)

[BALL3R]

i used one of theose adjustable wrenchs whithc i think are cresent wrenchs, but i didnt strip it

[opus16_16]

i am considering upgrading to an all-american barrel ne one have ne thoughts on it or should i get a nother barrel:pissed:

[Crime Dog]

Please ask all barrel related questions in the Barrels and Paint forum. This isn't a Tippmann question. Thanks.

[opus16_16]

I can ask whatever i want to ask you just dont need to read it or answer it :pissed:

[Legionnaired]

Wow, that's gotta be the most ignorant responses I've ever heard.

No, you cannot ask whatevey questions you want, wherever you want. This is a private organization, therefore, on their servers, they have the right to censor you.

Now, Also, that guy that told you to post elsewhere was a MODERATOR!

You NEVER, EVER disobey a moderator, you immature 12-year-old. They take their own time and energy, making these forums a good place to socialize, and share info about paintball, and then some moron like you comes in here and posts some off-topic information, in the wrong forum, and expects to not be hastled for it.

I hope you get banned.

And CrimeDog, thanks for putting up with these A-holes for us on a regular basis, it's moddies like you that really make these forums shine.

[tippy wippy]

Why is my costom such a pain to put back together after I take it apart? I went over the gun about 15 times and everything is in the right place.

[Legionnaired]

Hmm, you mean, why dont the reciever halves fit back together?

What part are they not closing on? near the grip, or under the rear bolt.

Try taking your ASA off your grip, putting the little nut things in the slots, then closing the gun, THEN screwing your asa back on.

[SharpShot025]

Make sure that your silver bolts are not laying flat on in there spots otherwise the screw near them will not tighten.

[tippy wippy]

ok thx I got my gun back together. yay

[SharpShot025]

I used to have that problem when I first got my gun too.

[Telefragged]

How do I effectively set up an RVA on my marker? How do I set the velocity? and what shoud I do with my normal velocity adjuster?

To effectively set up an RVA, and to take full advantage of it, and to help better efficiency, follow these directions:
[taken from the AirTipps RVA set up guide - works with all RVA's]

note: this takes place after getting the RVA installed in the marker

make sure you don't have gas pressure in your marker! Severe personal injury can result! Remove your paint loader as well! Remove your barrel so that you can see into the breech and down the powertube. adjust your FRONT velocity adjustment screw (FVA) so that when you look down the powertube all you see is the tip of the screw. You don't want teh screw restricting as flow through the powertube. We recommend using a locking material to keep it in that position, you won't need to use it anymore. Replace your barrel and loader and gas up your marker. Adjust the RVA screw to attain the desired velocity. REMEMBER: SCREW IN FOR HIGHER VELOCITIES AND SCREW OUT FOR LOWER VELOCITTIES.

You need a chronograph to set velocity, "eyeballing" it isn't safe, and should never be used to judge velocity, only a chronograph can tell you what speed your marker is shooting at.

[chomp141]

Q: I just bought my tippmann 98 custom new. is there any thing i need to do before i start playing with the gun?does the gun already come oiled?

[C4pyro]

Please don't post petty garbage here. If you want to do that go to OT. And if you do go to OT and choose to try and get around the swear filter there, I am also in charge in that forum as well. Lets keep this place clean and on topic.

[Superandy12]

I saw this at www.m98center.com on hw to make full auto

you'll need a tiny piece of paper, rolled to the size of the sear pin. slide the sear forward so its where the trigger can catch it. put the paper in the lttle gap where the sear slides. now the sear wont slide back until you let go of the trigger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- will yhis work and is it safe?







:confused:

[paintballr280]

whats an ASA people are saying drop a few drops of oil in it im guessing the part u screw the tank into????

[Crime Dog]

Exactly! ASA is an acronym for "Air Source Adapter." You're right...it's where you screw your tank in... And yeah...dropping a few drops of oil in there every once in awhile, and dry firing it about 10 times will spread oil through your internals, keeping them oiled...which is a GOOD thing. :) Just be sure you're dry firing when you do that. (No paintballs loaded.)

[chomp141]

and make sure ure barrel is off.ya dunt wanna want an oily barrel

[Tippy101]

must you really screw the velocity screw in all the way before field stripping as said in the manual? :|

[Chilli]

(must you really screw the velocity screw in all the way before field stripping as said in the manual?)

The velocity screw comes out at an angle so if it's out too far, it can prevent you from separating the two halves of your marker after you loosen all the screws. You just want to make sure it's in far enough so that it will clear the marker frame when you pull it apart.:cool: :cool:

[Natural Newbie]

Stock Tippy can operate at 450psi
My dad let me borrow some super expensive marshall town liquid filled guage to see how low a stock tippy will operate at. I have a bob long reg on there, and a madman green hammer spring. The lowest pressure it will recock is about 450 psi. And for nomal operation and rapid fire about 500-525 psi. I had to post this because I have looked everywhere for information like this, and maybe you would like to know, enjoy!

[Joff]

I've not got a manual for my 98c (bought secondhand) and I've been taking the velocity screw OUT when I've stripped the marker...

Is that bad?

[Natural Newbie]

No that is totally fine, it is just easier to screw it in a little when taking it apart. There is also less chance of loosing it when you screw it in.

[Joff]

Phew, thank god for that !! :)

I'm very anal and lay out all the screws nicely when I strip my Tippy :D

[Mr.Popo-ruler]

should i buy the rt for my 98 custom?:confused:

[Ejp414]

Originally posted by tkyle18
Is the rt tournament legal?

I can't believe nobody has answered this yet. No, it is not. This is because it is externally adjustable and can be set into a "runaway" mode where it is easy to have a full auto like effect. The only way to adjust the RT on Rt mags is to increase in input peressure into the valve, so that is why it is tourney legal.

[suddenpaint]

hey..i need to knw how to adjust the RT trigger

[Ejp414]

its on the right side of the gun, the little knob. just use your fingernail to turn it different directions. Find it how you like it.

[Suxtabesteve]

I've been thinking of getting an expansion chamber for my 98c. I had a few questions.

I know I need a vertical adapter, but I've heard they're hard to install. What exactly does it require, and is it really hard?

Also, is the expansion chamber tough to install? What would I have to do (not asking for a detailed walkthrough, just a quick summary) to install it?

[Joff]

I bought the Tippmann x-chamber and fitted it just under a week ago.

If you're buying the kit and have a stock positioned ASA then all you'll need is a 7/16 spanner.

Remove the existing braided hose - if it's factory, then you might want to put the ASA into a vice to hold it steady.

With the two receiver halves open, unscrew the hose on the valve and remove the front grip.

The VA will just drop into it's very own recess - screw it into the valve and lower both parts back into the right hand side of the received and check that the fit is good.
Note on the VA thread how far it is into the valve and remove it, loctite the thread (supplied in the kit) and refit it.

You can now close up your 98c if you want.

Fit the supplied braided hose to the x-chamber and the other end to the ASA. Do a test fit with the ASA screws to check that they align with the holes nicely. Adjust either thread to get a tight fit.

Again, mark the threads, remove, loctite and refit.

Run some CO2 through the ASA after about 5-10 minutes to check for leaks.

Go out and play!

[pbfan4life]

I have a Tippmann Model 98, and I have had it for about a month. I know the first upgrade should have been a barrel, but there are so many choices out there I dont know which one to get. I have been looking at the 14 inch sniper barrel at tippman.com, the 32 degrees whisper barrel, flatline and many more. There are just so many out there I dont know what do do. Please help me! My current gun setup is all the factory parts, and a dye izon lasor sight system

[Natural Newbie]

the 12 inch lapco bigshot is a great choice. You can get it for under $50 @ www.g3pb.com

[pbfan4life]

Do you put in the oil where you screw your co2 in...do you put the co2 on when you do the "dry shots" or just pull the bolt back each time you shoot. Please help me on hoe to oil my gun ...I am obviously a newbie :/

[Neil Graves]

You put the drops of oil in the ASA then CO2 on it as if you were going to play and dry fire it several times to get all of the oil through the gun. By the way dry firing is shooting the gun without any paintballs in it.

[pbfan4life]

What place is the best and cheapest (price wise) to buy upgrades?

[Flying]

Originally posted by pbfan4life
What place is the best and cheapest (price wise) to buy upgrades?

You cheack out at www.countypaintball.com Its a best place to buy stuff for Tippmanns and such. Another good place is www.pbgear.com They have some of the lowest prices for anything when it comes to paintball.

[Natural Newbie]

www.countypaintball.com

www.g3pb.com

[Sniperthx]

Q: Do you need an elbow for the model 98?
A: No you just clamp the existing one on your hopper.

Most of you already knew that.

[-=ReD-hAzE=-]

:eyes: is that a giant care bear..?

[Sniperthx]

No that's me. It was accidentally attached to my post while I ate dinner, Oh well, But no it's not a giant care bear.:laugh:

[beermunk]

>>Don't get a barrel over 14inches, it isn't any more accurate and it just gets in your way<<

yea, but anything over 14" is just that much more intimidating to n00b's and people don't know that little factoid - and it does make it quieter.

my 18" boomy on my 98c is so damn quiet that i can hear my spring over my shot. hehehe

[-=ReD-hAzE=-]

Originally posted by beermunk
>>Don't get a barrel over 14inches, it isn't any more accurate and it just gets in your way<<

yea, but anything over 14" is just that much more intimidating to n00b's and people don't know that little factoid - and it does make it quieter.

my 18" boomy on my 98c is so damn quiet that i can hear my spring over my shot. hehehe and all the non-newbs just get kicks out of it...:P

[High_Terror]

How on earth do you move around with a hulking 18 inches attached to the front of your barrel???:confused:

Also does anybody know if rifle oils work for the paintball markers or not???

[-=ReD-hAzE=-]

you just get used to long barrels... they're kinda nice for airball...

and rifle oil is a no-no...:finger:
it has petroleum in it... which will eat your o-rings...

[mondo_44]

Yes i had a friend who did that to my gun and said hey budd yi oiled ur gun for ya then i seen rifle oil sittin there i was like crap!

[Relentless]

Originally posted by -=ReD-hAzE=-
you just get used to long barrels... they're kinda nice for airball...

and rifle oil is a no-no...:finger:
it has petroleum in it... which will eat your o-rings...

i have to disagree... some rifle oil is OK...

for instance, hoppes 9 is REAL gun oil, and you can find it at GUN shops...

but if its petro based, stay away...

hoppes 9 is best, and the new stuff tippmann is distributing is 2nd best...

[Caleb98]

I wanna add an inline reg. but I wanna know the advantages and disadvantages to having one

[E r y k]

do you ahve a remote? if not then forget the inline stab and get the male w/ va.

[Caleb98]

k thanks

[KrAzY_Dave]

ummm guys i have a problem with my brand new Tippmann Custom 98...................... When i was putting on my flatline i had to open the gun to put the adapter in but the front sight spring flew out!!!

I lost that spring and now the hopper lock on will not stay locked and is always loose so i cant put a hopper since it will drop the hopper when the hopper lock on falls...

Any alternatives or ideas???

[The Kampfer]

Go to local paintball shop (or field if they use 98 custom as rental) to get a replacement.
Or get one from here (http://www.countypaintball.com/product_description.asp?item=2437) .

[E r y k]

screw the screw VERY TIGHTLY... then you wont need a spring if you have the front sight in there... VERY TIGHTLY, it wont even budge.

[KrAzY_Dave]

THANKS GUYS!!

ANOTHER THING MY CO2 TANK IT DROPPED AND NOW IT MAKES SOME ECHO NOISE WHEN I TAP IT SOFTLY!! WHEN I SHAKE IT, THERE IS SOMETHING SMALL MOVING INSIDE IT IS IT UNSAFE TO USE??? IS IT BROKEN???

[Caleb98]

Don't use it, take it to an airsmith or at least to your local field or PB store, does it still hold Co2?

[KrAzY_Dave]

I ENVER LOADED MY CO2 TANK WITH CO2 SO FAR IT WAS BRAND NEW

[-=ReD-hAzE=-]

its fine... my old 9oz makes the same noises...

as long as none of the threads are messed up...

[spor]

Originally posted by beermunk
>>Don't get a barrel over 14inches, it isn't any more accurate and it just gets in your way<<

yea, but anything over 14" is just that much more intimidating to n00b's and people don't know that little factoid - and it does make it quieter.

my 18" boomy on my 98c is so damn quiet that i can hear my spring over my shot. hehehe


LOL:D :D to be honest i think that ppl w/ barrels in exces of 14" are complete morons. I'm sorry but that's just my oppinion. Don't any one get offended but I just think that.

But i do have to aggree that they are intimadating to noobs. un till they realise that there $30 12" j&j ceramic w/ sight is just as acurate:laugh: :laugh:

[-=ReD-hAzE=-]

actually for airball a nice long barrel helps quite a bit...

i believe it was cocker kid that said he never plays sup'air without a 16" barrel...

they rock the doritos...:devil:

[willpill]

i forgot who said this : but it sounded like this --->

youll need like 12 or maybe 14 to lean themonto the bunkers to get more cover:)

[Superandy12]

I think it's in a sticky in the barrel and paint forums.

[98csniper]

i was playin woodball on a rather hot day and after a game we set our gear down and started chatin' about the next game when all of a sudden my tank explodes. All my CO2 ran out. Then a friends explodes. Any ideas on what had happened and can it be fixed. I think it is the burst disc.

[willpill]

tank explodes?

ya on the 4th that happend to me too.

this guy (part time ref) had a cocker with c02 no antisiponh with AA. anyways. it was HOT. and the macro line burst!

man it was sad and fnny. it flew off the table and started to spin around.

well for your Q. maybeits the burst disk. i always sset my gun in shade

[Superandy12]

Happens to my group alot. the tank got to hot and the burst disk disk broke.

Keep it cool and youll be cool.:cool:


Three words: Cornest Line Ever.




Have to use that one on da ladies...... ooooo Cindy

[willpill]

Cornest Line Ever.?
what does that have to do with bursting tank?
haha well becareful!. i perfer SS IMO over macro



cindy ? the one here ? or your own personally friend?

[Superandy12]

The one here. shes cool with my crap so thats cool.

Keep it cool and you'll be cool. thats the corny line

keep your tank cool am saying.




TOO MANY NUMBERS MAN

[ptbfighter01]

thanks all alot of my many ?'s bout my tippy have been answered by yall.

[willpill]

ya.. ive talked to her once
hha hah nice andy

[Turambar]

Originally posted by 98csniper
i was playin woodball on a rather hot day and after a game we set our gear down and started chatin' about the next game when all of a sudden my tank explodes. All my CO2 ran out. Then a friends explodes. Any ideas on what had happened and can it be fixed. I think it is the burst disc.

It was the burst disc.

And guys. Stay on the topic. Which is what you are talking about has nothing to do with.

[Superandy12]

Ok Turambar. Id pm this to you but no one ever reads there pm box. do you know of maddox from me? the site is in my sig.

[98csniper]

How come when i try to put the new burst disk in the nut always strips and it don't go far enough in?

[willpill]

air systems forum can help

[Caleb98]

ok someone help...I got a drop forward and a new air hose...cause the stock one is to short...when I try to unscrew it from the ASA with plyers it won't come off so I'm asking how do I take the hose off????

[willpill]

heat up the threading. (fire.. etc)

and cover the asa with towel and get 2 wrenches.

a 7/16 for the hose. and a adjustable on the towels

and alot of manliness power

[Caleb98]

I guess I'd have to take the Co2 tank off to huh??...sorry I'm just kidding!!!


that's dangerous!!!:|

anyway thanks willpill!!!!!!!!!!!

[willpill]

nooooooooooo problem

gl

[PaintballClown6]

What would be better for the 98 custom a 12" or 14"? I have a 14" night stick now and it seems long.

[BigBadBob]

where can i get some replacement oil? names of some sites or something. oil that comes w/gun doesnt last long.thanks

[willpill]

countypoaintball.com has the hoppes

[Raptorz922]

Originally posted by BigBadBob
where can i get some replacement oil? names of some sites or something. oil that comes w/gun doesnt last long.thanks

Just go to pretty much any sporting goods store with a guns section. That's where I get my Hoppes 9 oil.

[llSmithll]

just dont use hoppes 9 on any thing else tho.

use stuff like PMI oil at local proshops.

[Turambar]

www.pbgear.com has Gold Cup in 1oz bottles for like $3 I think. I've had my bottle for over a year and a half and have barely used any of it.

[Raptorz922]

Hehe. I got two things of Hoppes 9 which are 2 1/4 oz for like $2 each.

[Turambar]

Originally posted by Raptorz922
Hehe. I got two things of Hoppes 9 which are 2 1/4 oz for like $2 each.

True, but a lot of peoplewill choose Gold Cup over other oils :)

[CPA]

What catagory of pressure does the custom 98 run on?

[E r y k]

HP

[Padrino]

Ok have a model 98 for roughly 2 years now. Got the tippman x chamber,sta bolt and the flat line. Here is my question besides for "upgrades" the gun wouldnt cock nor fire of course. Upon tearing it apart and getting 2nd and 3rd opinions, i was told that the valve is not working. Basically that the "valve" wasnt opening to let air inside. Again i have to ask do i have to replace the whole bolt?? What do you the Tippmmann peeps recommend???? thanxs

[BMFer]

Could someone tell me the best way to connect a Palmer stabilizer to a 98c. I've heard the Male doesn't fit properly.

[Os_Gardi]

I can’t guarantee this, but I think you are referring to the fact that there is no vertical adapter to screw the male stabilizer into. If that’s what you mean, you just need to get the vertical adapter kit (http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=SITapkrkag7aagu3Z8caDkAt9yujr9HmJhc=?Pro ductID=SlqsFAY7XHMAAAD3WO2lA_2s) and install that, then you should be able to just screw the stabilizer into place. If there is some other sort of complication, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. Good luck.

[BMFer]

Thx for the help.
I've seen a few pics of 98c with a vertical stabilizer, just wondering if there is a part that I can't find on the net.
I will probably get the adapter you mentioned, but I think the palmer will look a little odd coming out of the fore grip.

[tippmann'n'96]

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[Unsungzero13]

I got a Model 98 recently from a friend(not Custom the old 98 before they made the Custom). Are the upgrades any different for it than with the 98C and what did they change? Didn't they change the barrel threads? Oh and Do you have to do anything to get a flatline to fit on it? I haven't found anything about this so please help. I'm planning on buying a RT, Double trigger, new barrel(J&J Ceramic probably), and a few other upgrades and need to know if they'll work before I waste my money. Sorry if this question was already asked but I went through 6 pages and got tired of looking.

[Coenen]

The two markers are operationally the same.

With a little modification the Mod 98 can take any of the ups that the Custom can take. The Custom was basically created to accept all of the ups for the Mod 98 as drop ins, eliminating the need for major modification.

Of the ups you listed, you will need to do modifications to fit all except the barrel, which will simply screw right on(Flatline included).

You will need to hack off the stock trigger guard to fit a double trigger, and then find a new trigger guard made for the 98, whether or not they are still on the market I do not know.

You will also need to do some work to the recievers to retro-fit the RT Trigger. I believe that, at most it involves a dremel or preferably a drill press.

That should about cover it.

[S.O.G]

With the model 98 you CAN NOT use the RT. You can get a double trigger but you will have to saw off the trigger guard that is on it now. Also you will have to make sure you get a trigger that is made for the Model 98 (their is a difference between the 98 and the 98c trigger). Yes they did change the threads. But I believe the new threads will work on the Model 98.I think the new threading only affects the newer 98 ( i forget after what serial#) from using the older barrels. ( at least my stock 98c works on the 98 But the 98 is tight on the 98c so you should have no problem)

[Eladamri]

You can use an RT with a M98 but you have to be extremely skilled or you can simply send it in to Tippmann for Instalation. It isn't as common anymore but back in the day you saw M98s with Rts all the time. New M98s also take the new barrels, the only difference is they added an extra thread. I believe the cut off # was 495,501. There are adaptors available though. Here is a picture of what a Model 98 Double trigger looks like.

[Unsungzero13]

Would it be better if I just used the M98 I have for now and wait until I can buy a new gun or a 98C? Does Tippmann charge money for you to send it in for installation and if so around how much? Oh and can I use the car stocks made for the 98C on it? I haven't seen a M98 in forever. Everyone got rid of them for 98Cs it seems. :confused:

[spor]

WHere can I gat a barrel Adapter for a new barrel to an old marker????

[pigpower100]

Originally posted by Legionnaired
Wow, that's gotta be the most ignorant responses I've ever heard.

No, you cannot ask whatevey questions you want, wherever you want. This is a private organization, therefore, on their servers, they have the right to censor you.

Now, Also, that guy that told you to post elsewhere was a MODERATOR!

You NEVER, EVER disobey a moderator, you immature 12-year-old. They take their own time and energy, making these forums a good place to socialize, and share info about paintball, and then some moron like you comes in here and posts some off-topic information, in the wrong forum, and expects to not be hastled for it.

I hope you get banned.

And CrimeDog, thanks for putting up with these A-holes for us on a regular basis, it's moddies like you that really make these forums shine.
suckup....

[Unsungzero13]

Originally posted by spor
WHere can I gat a barrel Adapter for a new barrel to an old marker????

What barrel? Most barrels except some other markers' stock barrels fit the 98. I think the only barrel that didn't fit my Model 98(not Custom) was a Spyder one and I'm not really sure why it didn't.

[Eladamri]

Originally posted by Unsungzero13


What barrel? Most barrels except some other markers' stock barrels fit the 98. I think the only barrel that didn't fit my Model 98(not Custom) was a Spyder one and I'm not really sure why it didn't. That is completely wrong. Only barrels threaded for the 98 will fit a 98. The 98 has threads unique to the marker. There is also 2 different version of threads for the 98, Old and new. The new threads basically just added 1 more thread as an improvement to prevent barrel wobble and to help the barrel line up better. The new barrels will work fine in the old markers but Lapco makes an adapter to use old barrels in the new markers that should be relatively easy to find online and costs around $16.

[Unsungzero13]

Originally posted by Eladamri
That is completely wrong. Only barrels threaded for the 98 will fit a 98. The 98 has threads unique to the marker. There is also 2 different version of threads for the 98, Old and new. The new threads basically just added 1 more thread as an improvement to prevent barrel wobble and to help the barrel line up better. The new barrels will work fine in the old markers but Lapco makes an adapter to use old barrels in the new markers that should be relatively easy to find online and costs around $16.

I guess I was confused....but if it has unique threads why will the Dye Boomstick and other barrels fit it? Those barrels fit on other guns yet fit on the M98. That'd mean it has the same threads as other markers. The only problem I've heard is that it'll sometimes screw the barrel on so the logo is upside down. Sorry if I'm wrong or sound like a newb trying to sound smart.

[Unsungzero13]

Oh and there's an M98 barrel adaptor on www.paintballdiscounters.com for $14.99

[Coenen]

Originally posted by Unsungzero13
I guess I was confused....but if it has unique threads why will the Dye Boomstick and other barrels fit it? Those barrels fit on other guns yet fit on the M98. That'd mean it has the same threads as other markers. The only problem I've heard is that it'll sometimes screw the barrel on so the logo is upside down. Sorry if I'm wrong or sound like a newb trying to sound smart. Did it ever occur to you that barrels are produced with different threads to match markers that have different threads as well?

That's why Some barrels are listed as having 'Cocker Threads' or 'Angel Threads' or 'Model 98 Threads' b/c the recievers have different threads the companies mill the barrel with different threads as well.

Now was that really that hard?

[Eladamri]

Here is a example picture. These are barrels from 4 of the markers I own. I wish they all took the same threads, it would save me alot of money. The old 98 threads are on the left then Automag, Impulse, and Cocker.

[FGC]

I play left handed.. i often put my index finger on the safety accidentally, push it in slightly, pop up for a shot, get spanked.

Is there any way i can reverse the safety so that it's pushed in for 'armed' on the left hand side.

cheers.

[paintballer8807]

how does a tippmann work? i can diagrams on spyders, piranhas, frestyles, cockers, mags, omens, trixes of all kinds, shocker, ion, timmy, angel, and impy but i don't see any tippmann ones.

[Coenen]

Meh, Tippmanns are really easy any way.

The valve sits in the middle between the striker and front bolt. When the sear is tripped the striker hits the valve pin releasing the air down the power tube. Since the striker and front bolt are connected by a linkage arm, the front bolt simultaneously moves forward and seals the chamber while the air blast is released. While most of the gas is used to fire the ball a small amount is also released out the back sude of the valve assembly which pushes the striker and also front bolt back until the striker catches the sear and the marker is again in firing position.

I'm not sure if there are any animations of that, truth be told it's a simple enough process that I really couldn't see the need myself.

[Stan the HitMan]

Originally posted by Coenen

I'm not sure if there are any animations of that, truth be told it's a simple enough process that I really couldn't see the need myself.

yes, it is uber simple, i could probably make one in flash in under an hour.

if you were to take one apart and you have never even seen one before the mechanics are so easy to see you would probably know how it works from a glance.

[Noob7_0]

I was wondering what my options for double triggers are. I can post links to ones I was looking at later, I was just wondering if there was a common one.

[Coenen]

Tippmann makes a double trigger for both the 98C and A-5.
Toxic Performance makes a double for the 98C
JCS makes a blade type trigger for the E-grip (A-5)
I'm sure there are some others, probably dead-on, Psycho Ballistics etc. but those are the big ones.

Now, research as needed, and buy what you like the best.

[Wisdom21]

Can anyone help me on this please?

My Custom 98 shoots high and to the right. I've already placed the stock back sight to the lowest position but it still shoots a little high. Also there doesn't seem to be any left/right adjustment on the stock sight like other guns or after market sights have so I cannot fix the shooting to the right problem.

I've tried 2 different good barrels on, except for the stock one (which is not accurate anyway), several brands of paintballs, I've stripped the gun open 4 times to check everything is okay but the problem persists.

Please don't tell me that paintball is not for accurate shooting because I've tried rental C98s that shoot exactly where the sight aims but mine won't. One of the reasons I bought the C98 is that it comes with a sight on whereas other markers don't.

I don't want to spend money to buy a rail with red dot sight or a scope just to fix this problem. Please also note that living in Europe makes very difficult and time consuming for me to send the marker back to Tippmann for repair or replacement.

Until someone comes with a solution on this I'll just have to aim lower and to the left to hit someone or just to use the old shoot & correct method.

Thanks!

[slaminator3323]

Don't use the sight if it shoots weird aim down the barrel.

[Wisdom21]

But this is not a solution. There has to be a technical solution, something I can do to fix this. I hope.... Anything anyone? Am I the only one with such a problem around here?

[Coenen]

You'll get used to it. Mine is high and left if memory serves. It's just the way the bodies are machined some have imperfections like that. Best advice, shoot and adjust. Play enough ball and you'll eventually compensate for it without even thinking.

[kwalski]

i never used the sight, so that way i learned to aim down the barrel quicker than people who tryed to use the (almost) useless sight.

[kwalski]

hey, i have an m98, and i want to put a flatline on it. is this posible

[Coenen]

Of course it is!:D

[kwalski]

could ya explane how?!?!?!

[Coenen]

You've got to be kidding me.

Field strip the marker, remove the rear sight. Reassemble the marker. Screw the collar/barrel adapter into the barrel threads. Align the hole in the back of the shroud with the hole created by the removal of the sight. Screw the provided screw through teh reaer sight to attach the shroud. Pivot the shroud down into position. Slide the barrel portion through the shroud and gently tap into he collar with a rubber mallet and towel or with the heel of your hand.

Get some paint and air, pick a target at approx 125-150', fire a few balls. If they miss grab hold of the barrel and twist lightly in the direction opposite of that which the balls curved. Make sure that the barrel is still fully inserted into the collar and test again. Repeat as needed until the balls fly both straight and far. Tighten the screw on the collar to hold the barrel in place. Go out and enjoy your self.

You might also consider reading the sticky we have about this, or reading the installation manual if/when you decide to buy a Flatline.

I hope to god you meant the barrel and not the HPA tank.

[kwalski]

ya, i ment barrel. thanks, but ive seen people with out the shroud on there flatline, do ya how how to do that, too?

[Coenen]

Same way, just don't install the shroud.

[kwalski]

ahh. thanks. o know, i sound retarded, but thats what this thread if for!

[Eroc9000]

I just got an app Hitman CAR- type stock, how do I install it?

[kwalski]

you take out the back thingy (the part that holds the spring) and replace it with the stock

[Eroc9000]

how do yo take the endcap thing out?

[rawker]

how do yo take the endcap thing out?
unscrew all bolts on the gun. pull the receiver halves apart. tanek the black thing out, set the stock i. tadaa! oh, leave the feed elbow on when you have the gun apart.

[Eroc9000]

thanks, I just wanted to be sure that I was supposed to take it apart before I did.

[MR_CURTIS_47]

How am I susposed to clean and maintain my 98C?

[Uber_Mike]

Take a damp soapy cloth and wipe the outside,
Remove the barrel squeege it,
cock marker put afew drops of oil on rear o-ring (thru the small hole),
dry fire about 10 times,
take hopper and adapter off,
put a few drops of oil on front bolt,
dry fire again,
put a few drops in your ASA,
Attch air tank Dry fire with no barrel 20 times,
your good to go!

[Uber_Mike]

Also about the new 98c barrels not fitting old M98s cant be true
i have a M98 serial #101246(LOOOONNGGG time ago) and i put his new barrel witch he bought for his new 98C and it fit perfectly(on my M98) so did the stock barrel for his gun. ???

[kwalski]

it may not be a new type barrel, but yes, the newer barrels had an extra threading added because the "wanted to be sure the barrel stayed on during play"

[paintballa412]

Im looking to buy a red dot sight and am wondering what kind of rail is on the top of the 98c. I thinks its a 3.8 dovetail but am not sure.:confused:

[^Andrew^]

Im looking to buy a red dot sight and am wondering what kind of rail is on the top of the 98c. I thinks its a 3.8 dovetail but am not sure.:confused:

Wow, you did some digging! :D I had no idea this topic existed.

It's a 3/8" dovetail (I think you knew that, but you just hit the wrong key) and 7/8" dovetail.

[Blackspike]

Please contribute!
anyone know where to buy a pump kit for the 98?

[Blackspike]

put an o-ring above the hindges on feedneck

[paintballa412]

1)I no this is gonna sound really stupid but what are polished internals, what do they do, and how do you polish your internals?

2)Is it true you need to install an aftermarket hammer at the same time as an aftermarket bolt?

3)Do you need to install a kit to be able to use compressed air?

[Evil_Wayz]

1)I no this is gonna sound really stupid but what are polished internals, what do they do, and how do you polish your internals?

2)Is it true you need to install an aftermarket hammer at the same time as an aftermarket bolt?

3)Do you need to install a kit to be able to use compressed air?

The following is mostly my opinion.

You polish your internals using steel wool or fine sandpaper to get the paintspray off the insides, causing less wear on the bolt. Makes it more air efficient.. maybe?

False. And aftermarket bolts tend to decrease performance. Don't replace your bolt unless it's broken. Also you should know that if you get a lightened aftermarket hammer you will need a stronger spring.

No, the only thing you need a kit for is low pressure. Most HP tanks are preset to the sam e pressure as co2, which is.. 800-850 psi?

[mjr_paranoid]

1)I no this is gonna sound really stupid but what are polished internals, what do they do, and how do you polish your internals?

You are right, in a world with google, it does sound stupid.

2)Is it true you need to install an aftermarket hammer at the same time as an aftermarket bolt?

Sure conventional "wisdom" will tell you that there are no benfits to aftermarket bolts or hammers. It will fly at you with "facts" and other nonsense.
Me, I go with my gut. And my gut thells me that , yes, a new hammer is required by law when putting a new fancy bolt in. It also tells me that the healthiest thing a man can eat is dinty more beef stew, so in a few minutes I will be enjoying me some mystery meat.

3)Do you need to install a kit to be able to use compressed air?

My gut tells me no, but you *do* need a new ASA, hopper, and camo shirt with an LPK.
:dodgy:

[chezhed493]

I recently bought an older Model 98 out of the paper. Will the cyclone feed fit it?

[^Andrew^]

I recently bought an older Model 98 out of the paper. Will the cyclone feed fit it?

You'd need to drill a hole out on the right side receiver for the power tube's Cyclone/RT air hole.

[nicksniper]

ok oyu guys i need ways to mod my gun with out buying anynew parts
i have a new barrel and expansinn chamber but my veslcitty is messed up elp!!!

[chezhed493]

You'd need to drill a hole out on the right side receiver for the power tube's Cyclone/RT air hole.

Where on the powertube?