13 ci tanks?

Bubkat · 06-08-2007, 12:27 AM

how many shots could i get off a 13 ci nitro tank.

Azzy · 06-08-2007, 01:06 AM

depends on your setup. Thats like asking How many miles will my car get off a 3 gallon tank...

Phantom Power · 06-08-2007, 01:56 AM

As Azzy said, we need more info about the gun. Most of the regular players at my field get about 150 - 175 shots off a 13ci tank on a VSC Phantom before a noticable drop in velocity.

Bubkat · 06-08-2007, 04:59 AM

I shoot a 2001 wgp autococker all stock including internals/reg etc

Wycke · 06-08-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubkat

I shoot a 2001 wgp autococker all stock including internals/reg etc

I'd say you'll be lucky to get more than about 75 shots on that rig. #1 - it's only 3000 psi, and #2 - it's only 13 cubic inches. That's really not a lot of propellant. Phantoms are amazingly efficient, and I'll concur with the previous poster's comments - the one time I used my 13 ci tank on my Phantom I noticed dropoff after about 150 shots. Interestingly, a 13 ci tank is physically the same size as a 7 oz CO2 tank, and my Phantom will get 5-600 shots off of one of those.

Brewtt · 06-08-2007, 11:03 AM

General rule of thumb:

10 shots per cu. in. at 3000 PSI

15 shots per cu. in. at 4500 PSI

So... at 3000 PSI you'll get ~130 shots from a 13 cu.in. tank with an average marker.

Phantom Power · 06-08-2007, 11:42 AM

I use a 3.5oz CO2 tank on my Phantom and get about 300 - 350 shots before I need to fill. It's smaller than a 13ci HPA tank by a couple inches.

Score one for CO2.

Gazoo · 06-09-2007, 11:24 AM

had an 01 STO, converted to pump. Would get 80 to 100 shots max out of a 13.

hs2000 · 06-10-2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom Power

I use a 3.5oz CO2 tank on my Phantom and get about 300 - 350 shots before I need to fill. It's smaller than a 13ci HPA tank by a couple inches.

Score one for CO2.

True, but the 13ci is considerably lighter, and more consistent. Plus you've got a gauge so you know when to refill. It's also long enough to use it as a stock.

Edit, and I can WAY more then 150 shots on my S6, Wevo claims you should get around 250.
3000 psi Tanks

Phantom Power · 06-10-2007, 01:30 AM

I don't think the 13ci tank is lighter than a 3.5oz tank.

06-08-2007, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-08-2007, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-08-2007, 01:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	As Azzy said, we need more info about the gun. Most of the regular players at my field get about 150 - 175 shots off a 13ci tank on a VSC Phantom before a noticable drop in velocity. __________________

06-08-2007, 04:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bubkat Rec Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lubbock/dallas TX	I shoot a 2001 wgp autococker all stock including internals/reg etc __________________ My Markers: 2k2 Angel LCD, 04 Prostock W/ Sanchez pumpkit, 08 BE Talon.

06-08-2007, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California	General rule of thumb: 10 shots per cu. in. at 3000 PSI 15 shots per cu. in. at 4500 PSI So... at 3000 PSI you'll get ~130 shots from a 13 cu.in. tank with an average marker. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

06-08-2007, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	I use a 3.5oz CO2 tank on my Phantom and get about 300 - 350 shots before I need to fill. It's smaller than a 13ci HPA tank by a couple inches. Score one for CO2. __________________

06-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gazoo Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Forest Lake MN	had an 01 STO, converted to pump. Would get 80 to 100 shots max out of a 13. __________________ I am just a figment of your imagination.

06-10-2007, 01:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Phantom Power Pump Gun Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pender Island, BC	I don't think the 13ci tank is lighter than a 3.5oz tank. __________________

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