which paint??

[fubeca65]

i'm using a tippmann a5 with a 14 inch smart parts progessive barrel. I just recently put on an expansion chamber also. I have noticed that my paint is dropping after a very short distance. I thought it was the tank (co2) so i switched to a full one with no fix. what could be the problem? I know paint matching with your barrel is important but i can't find paint that fits like it should (i've used ink'd and draxxus.) all the paint just falls out. any suggestions on improving the performance of my marker would be welcome.

[TheSpy11]

Well, it isn't the paint. That's an almost 100% guarantee. It sounds like it could be your velocity (too low). Do you have/have access to a chronograph? If you don't, try backing out the velocity screw and see if that helps.

[pyrokitty]

Y a i dont think it is the paint, try upping you velocety

[fubeca65]

could the velocity being too high affect it also? I think i was chrono'd up past 300.

[Corrupted355]

If you're running a remote, don't tighten the bottle screw all the way. That will pinch off the airflow. In any case, you need to get to a chronograph. 280 fps is pretty optimal, but 300 is acceptable. I've read reports that you can start breaking finger bones and the ribs of smaller people over 300 fps.

[mjr_paranoid]

could the velocity being too high affect it also? I think i was chrono'd up past 300.

Dude...... try and remember the golden rule. Do unto others and all that?

Over 300 fps = No Friends

[TheSpy11]

Well, not only is over 300 a no-no, but it can also cause paint to do some wild things. Turn it down.

[ryans_silver_98]

my bro shoots dxs out of his A-5 , shot fine... think you might wanna chrono down a lil

[Paint-Slinger]

I have a 16in progresive on my gun and the piant I use is PMI Premium and or Visible Impact from wall-mart. To check if your useing the right paint go here:http://www.ottersccustoms.com/images/paintc-pdf.pdf

Like everyone else was saying check your velocity it should be not under 275 not above 300