Help! WG-65 & G-2 owner looking for advice.

82nd-Cowboy · 03-16-2004, 10:37 PM

I just received my WG-65 Elite Tactical and Zeus G-2 Today. WOOOHOOOO! (No... that's not a supertube in my pocket!)
I'm looking for any suggestions from people that own them as to anything I should know before using them for the first time. I know they need to be oiled properly before use. But are there any other little tips that would help me from making any mistakes? I'm a PB newb.
I've ordered just about everything I think I will need.
What I've already gotten: repair kit for both markers, Black Magic cup seals, KC Trouble Free Synthetic Gun Oil, an Atomic Elbow, Ricochet 2K loader, Python pull through squeegie, extra mag for G-2, 9oz & 20oz Pure Energy aluminum CO2 tank, and finally RPS Marbelizer paint.
What's on order: ACI high pressure Pro remote line, Dye Proto Switch goggles, extra smoke lens, neck gaurd, Turtle Half-Pack harness, JT speed pods, Zues quick draw holster, and a 3 point tactical sling for 65.
Accomplished so far: unwrapped everything and put everything together, while drooling all over myself.
My plan: break down the markers and change the cup seals to the Black Magics, oil up the moving parts and o-rings, then put everything back togehter with the utmost tlc. Then put the 9oz CO2 bottle on my 65, load the hopper and then go marbelize some trees while I hone in my Red Dot, and laser sight, so I'll be ready to rock this weekend at the field when the rest of the stuff I ordered gets here.
I also want to say pbreview and everyone in the forums has greatly help me decide on what to get for my new found obsession. And lastly, cudos to paintballgi.com for thier excellent customer service and speedy delivery of my order.
Thanks to everyone that helped so far.
rac

malcontent · 03-17-2004, 07:15 AM

wish i had that kinda looch to drop stright down on paintball equipment all at once!!! my azz is po-h!

but yeah, aswell as equipment yer doin good. although, ide get kneepads before you run out...(a simple pair of cloth ones will do nicely, just alittle coushin) just to make it more comfortable. and i didnt notice if you had gotten a gunsling for the 65. its heavy w/ the tank on, and a sling is a definate plus.

ohh, and DONT FORGET TO WEAR A CUP!!!!!!!! i know it sounds funny but man, you'd be glad your wearen one when ya get shot there!!!!!

as for the gun, get it chrono'd before ya go on the field. when i got my 65, i actualy had to raise the velocity to even consider playing. the guy i baught it from had it set for small fields and indoor. i was playing outdoor, had to raise it from under 250 to 299fps... so yeah, you wanna get that checked. before you play though, testfire it, make sure it does work out of the box. general good consumerism

other than that, just keep your head down and shut the f&(^ up untill you charge... although, you being military already know that part...

Childe_Beefy · 03-17-2004, 03:03 PM

I'd recomend the Quick-cap on the G2. Even with extra mag, in game using just the stock clip you're basically limited to 20 rds. I use a G2 as a primary, so the QC is a life saver, but I'm not sure how it would effect you if you're using it as a side-arm. And, yeah, chrono before hitting a field. I know my G2 wouldn't shoot below 300 without clipping the spring, and doing that on the feild can really kill play time. Also, you'll want to take several shots when you chrono to compensate for the inconsistency with 12g's.

82nd-Cowboy · 03-17-2004, 07:33 PM

Well I finally got to fire off my WG & Zues. I just can't stop smiling. They just Rock!
Now all I need is moving targets.

Chupes · 03-18-2004, 01:48 PM

*drool*

TrashDoG · 03-19-2004, 08:56 AM

Id reccomend you pick up Teflon Grease as opposed to lube for the WG-65.

U already installed the BM Cupseals right? You want that in right away definatly.

The NUMBER ONE thing I would reccomend doing is subscribing to the Armotech forums. You can get to them here. Anything and EVERYTHING you need to know about your gun is there, trust me.

TrashDoG · 03-19-2004, 08:57 AM

BTW, make sure you wipe all the drool off your guns before going to a game with them

g_splat · 03-23-2004, 07:57 AM

I’d suggest you join Team Tactical Markers. You can go to http://team.tacticalmarkers.com/ and join up for free. Their site has A LOT of technical information and manuals on using, maintaining, and fixing your Armotech marker (both the WG and the Zeus). The guys at Tactical Markers are very helpful and go out of their way to get the best and most up-to-day Armotech info possible.

I'd also suggest a holster for your Zeus and a Ricochet hopper for your WG-65.

TrashDoG · 03-23-2004, 12:40 PM

Rico's suck, just get a Revy, cheaper and more reliable.

Yeah visit Tactical Markers and the .us forums at www.armotech.us/forum and you will learn everything you need to no problem.

82nd-Cowboy · 03-23-2004, 07:01 PM

Actually I've ordered a QLoader. So I won't be using the ricochet for very long.

TrashDoG · 03-24-2004, 05:26 AM

Nice, post some pics when you get everything

g_splat · 03-24-2004, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by 82nd-Cowboy
Actually I've ordered a QLoader. So I won't be using the ricochet for very long.

Very nice! Let us know what you think about it after you've used it. I've been very interested to her a players oppinion on the Q-Loader since I've heard about them.

82nd-Cowboy · 03-24-2004, 07:39 AM

Yeah I'm going to get everything set up and post pics when I finally get everything. Unfortunately a couple of places I ordered stuff from have lousy customer service.
pbreview needs to start a review on paintball websites so we can avoid ordering stuff from places that suck.

g_splat · 03-24-2004, 08:55 AM

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Originally posted by 82nd-Cowboy
Yeah I'm going to get everything set up and post pics when I finally get everything. Unfortunately a couple of places I ordered stuff from have lousy customer service.
pbreview needs to start a review on paintball websites so we can avoid ordering stuff from places that suck.

That's actually a GREAT idea!!!!

TrashDoG · 03-24-2004, 01:50 PM

I know one site you should never order from.... PAINTBALL ARMORY!!!

They are the ones causing all the problems for Armotech. (Paintball Armory and Armotech.com "Scamotech" are the same people)

Though several people have made it fairly clear on these forums that we can safely know Armotech.us/.net are the real Armotechs, unforuntaly some people are impossible to convince