QLoader and the A5

[Davimus Prime]

Is there a way to use a QLoader on an A-5 other than using the modification kit that is advertised on qloader.com?

Perhaps a method that is not "irreversible" as application of the mod kit is described?

Not that I'm married to the idea of going with QLoader. I'm stil trying figure out if it is "incredible and reliable" like some people say or "terrible or complicated" as others are inclined to say.

[babustos]

Nope, as far as I know thats the only way. Theres no reason to replace the Cyclone unless it breaks, the Q-loader is no exception.

[dukedude4evr]

All I can say is 2 things. One, q-loader will ALWAYS be quicker than the cyclone, no doubt. 2, you'll have no gas worries, if gas gets low, the q-loader keeps working, and if u get a q-loader, what will u reverse it to? A CYCLONE!!!!

So, basically u have 2 choices. Get the q-loader. Feel good about urself :D

Or 2, keep the cyclone, have troubles, feel bad.... :(


That is just what i think will happen.....

[ICU117]

The cyclone never failed me in the 30,000 rounds I shot throught it. Not a single chop, and nothing failed. And the cyclone uses excess gas to operate, no more then it would without it. Stick with the cyclone, you can't reload a qloader fast at all, you have to take it off and feed them in. Not worth it imo, unless you want it for scenario play.

[babustos]

All I can say is 2 things. One, q-loader will ALWAYS be quicker than the cyclone, no doubt. 2, you'll have no gas worries, if gas gets low, the q-loader keeps working, and if u get a q-loader, what will u reverse it to? A CYCLONE!!!!

So, basically u have 2 choices. Get the q-loader. Feel good about urself :D

Or 2, keep the cyclone, have troubles, feel bad.... :(


That is just what i think will happen.....

I disagree. Yes the Q-loader will always be faster than the Cyclone, but who needs to shoot that fast. An A-5 without e-grip won't shoot faster than 15 bps(RT maybe). If the A-5 doesn't have enough air to function the Cyclone, then that means you'll get very very few shots before you'll run out of air altogether. I think I would rather save the money and lose 10 shots. Even if the Cyclone does fail, for the few shots you have, you can use the manual one. The Cyclone is like a normal hopper as you can refill it as much as you want, for the Q-loader not only will you be dropping however much money on the Q-loader itself, you will also need to buy extra pods which go for $25 each and they only hold 100. That means for every 100 shots you will shoot in a game, you will be paying $25 considering you use different pods. The Cyclone definetely seems the way to go, as there is no reason to get rid of it.

[dukedude4evr]

it's 20$........

But let's see, 120 = 500 shots.....basically, the q-loader is a hopper, not a feed system + many pods.

So teh way i see it, the q-loader and the vlocity are the same price, and then of course, the q-loader is quicker, less profile, holds more (500 vs 200) and is quicker (did i also mention quicker?)

lol but with the cyclone, if u get an egrip, u gotta get upgrades onto that cyclone....no way a cyclone will keep up with 20-25 bps consistently......even with a qev and vortex mod.....

[ICU117]

Custom pro's can't shoot balls at 20-25 bps... Neither can A5's sure they might be able to cycle that fast, but not feed, it would become a blender. Even with a qloader.

[grey88smokin]

What are you doing with 20-25 bps ? Playing speed ball ? Q-loader is WAY overpriced, if your using a tippy for woodsball you can keep it at 13 bps and be very effective. Shots that kill are what count, but it is allways cool to spray tons of paint.

[slingshot66]

Hi

I own an A5 and a Q-Loader. I have a rampage board and it will shoot 25 bps. No problem.

To start I play woodsball. I have found that you don't need more than 15 bps.

What I do like about the Q-Loader is that it mounts under my barrel.
I use a 16 inch barrel with a shourd. I love not having anything on top of my marker to block my view. I have found my game is alot better now that I can see everything.

The trick is not to leave any empty spots when loading the Q-Loader.
Once your use to loading it you'll love it.

The only draw back is the 100 rounds. I find when charging a bunker with full auto to keep their heads down alot of times I'm out of ammo when I get there. Thats why I have a tac 8. All else failes shoot them with the pistol.

I hope this answers your Questions.

[^_^]

it's 20$........

But let's see, 120 = 500 shots.....basically, the q-loader is a hopper, not a feed system + many pods.

So teh way i see it, the q-loader and the vlocity are the same price, and then of course, the q-loader is quicker, less profile, holds more (500 vs 200) and is quicker (did i also mention quicker?)

lol but with the cyclone, if u get an egrip, u gotta get upgrades onto that cyclone....no way a cyclone will keep up with 20-25 bps consistently......even with a qev and vortex mod.....
The Qloader holds 100 paintballs per pod dude

[ICU117]

They have larger qloaders that hold 500.

[Cocker22]

Hi

I own an A5 and a Q-Loader. I have a rampage board and it will shoot 25 bps. No problem.

To start I play woodsball. I have found that you don't need more than 15 bps.

What I do like about the Q-Loader is that it mounts under my barrel.
I use a 16 inch barrel with a shourd. I love not having anything on top of my marker to block my view. I have found my game is alot better now that I can see everything.

The trick is not to leave any empty spots when loading the Q-Loader.
Once your use to loading it you'll love it.

The only draw back is the 100 rounds. I find when charging a bunker with full auto to keep their heads down alot of times I'm out of ammo when I get there. Thats why I have a tac 8. All else failes shoot them with the pistol.

I hope this answers your Questions.

it may seem like you are doing 25bps, but your internals (sear) would not hold up. It's overkill to have a Q-Loader.

[Dr.Bong 4:20]

i won a q-loader at charity paintball event in a raffel they held. i own a a-5 with a stock e-grip. i have been very pleased with the cyclone feeder and the 15bps it provides. so insted of perminitly modding my a-5, ill put it my blackmagic autococker which upgraded will be abel to give the q-loader a workout at around 30bps:P

[slingshot66]

it may seem like you are doing 25bps, but your internals (sear) would not hold up. It's overkill to have a Q-Loader.
The A5 will do 25 bps it has been proven. Any thing over in prolonged use will crack the frame. Mine has been tested over a crono it does 25 bps. If you read you will see that I've told everyone that any thing over 15 bps is just a waste. So dude your wrong.

And as far as over kill. You are right, There nothing hanging over my barrel so I see everywhere and any thing that moves is killed.


SO I GUESS YOU COULD CALL THAT OVER KILL.

[bvdave]

is your pod only holds 100 why shoot 25 bps? reloading every 4 seconds doesnt appeal to me...

[babustos]

The A5 will do 25 bps it has been proven. Any thing over in prolonged use will crack the frame. Mine has been tested over a crono it does 25 bps

Chronographs aren't accurate when testing bps. In order to get 25 bps, you would have to put at least $150 worth of ups, which seems just dumb.

is your pod only holds 100 why shoot 25 bps? reloading every 4 seconds doesnt appeal to me...
QTF

[pbmike1888]

true. i agree its overkill. its like putting a velocity on a brass eagle. an a5 come stock with a cyclone, and wut..like 35 bucks or w.e the vortex mod costs will bump up the cap to low 20's. i cant reemember exactly. most peoples tippmanns will never shoot above 15 or so before they sell it.

[Zakushark]

As the saying goes, “if it ‘aint broke, don’t fix it”. The cyclone is a wonderful piece of machinery. 30 bps is waaaay overkill for an A-5.
I would save your money and stick with the cyclone.

[^_^]

If you wanted to make the cyclone feed crazy fast just get these ups for the Cyclone Feed:

- TechT Vortex Mod
- Tech Lightning Rod
- Palmer A-5 Cyclone Feed QEV Kit

[grey88smokin]

If you wanted to make the cyclone feed crazy fast just get these ups for the Cyclone Feed:

- TechT Vortex Mod
- Tech Lightning Rod
- Palmer A-5 Cyclone Feed QEV Kit

I set my Rampage board to 18 and got a few skips, no breaks though! Set the board to 17 and it was amasing, no skips breaks or anything to complain about.

I know that the claims from Tech T and palmers lead you to believe that with the mods you can shoot as fast as a DM4 or Bob Long. Fact of the matter is that you wont, but a Tippy at 18 BPS is prety insane, real insane. And one last thing, how many pros do you see using Q-loaders ?

[slingshot66]

Chronographs aren't accurate when testing bps. In order to get 25 bps, you would have to put at least $150 worth of ups, which seems just dumb.


QTF
Call me dumb I have 1300.00 in it