New X7

mikeboss5789 · 02-09-2008, 01:12 AM

I just bought one of the new X7s from tippmann with a preinstalled response trigger. However, right out of the box it's chopping balls like crazy and it kills a 48/3000 psi tank in one hopper. The only addons I put on it were the flatline barrel and a commando air thru stock. Can anybody help me?

russc · 02-09-2008, 01:19 AM

What's the velocity at? If it's too high, that could increase gas consumption and cause barrel breaks.

mikeboss5789 · 02-09-2008, 01:21 AM

It's at 294 now. But I tried it from 240 all the way to 294 and I had the same problem.

BigOldSkool · 02-09-2008, 01:33 AM

If your using it out side and its cold out and your not shooting winter paint..

Welcome to the world of cyclones and winter, They just dont mix well.

noxx55 · 02-09-2008, 01:51 AM

That and the flatlines arent great in cold weather either.

Smiley · 02-09-2008, 02:33 AM

If it is like an A5 RT there is a needle valve to adjust the amount of air to the trigger return cylinder.It should be in the rear elbow for the small hose on the right side.
it looks like a set screw coming out of the elbow,turn it all the way in (clockwise) and the test the gun again.if the chopping stops the slowly back it out to increase the RT effect.closing the valve slows down the RT and sends more air to the cyclone so it can feed properly.If it doesn't stop check the sear and hammer notch for wear or damage.

mikeboss5789 · 02-09-2008, 06:37 PM

well...I don't have much use for the RT...should I just get an original trigger and sell the RT?

Chappy · 02-10-2008, 12:32 PM

I've heard lots of stories about brand new x7's breaking paint. Some folks have had good luck sanding the parts of the cyclone where it feeds into the marker. Apperently there have been sharp edges from the molded plastic. Can't give you too much detail, but I hope that helps. Maybe someone else can elaborate...

RealtorTommy · 02-10-2008, 01:09 PM

As posted before it could be the Rt..and needs adjusting or the sharp burrs left from the factory which I would check first as many fellow players had to deburr...also inspect the internals after doing both mentioned above if still breaking paint..as they are the simplest do first..

one last thought..check barrel to marker fitment...see if the is anything that would break paint also..

Mr. Furious · 02-11-2008, 11:23 AM

One of the guys at my field bought an X7 and has not been able to shoot it through a 5 minute game yet and rarely gets it chronographed without making soup. It's a blender no matter what kind of paint he tries. I wish I could offer some help to clear up the issue but all I can do is tell you "You're not alone." when it comes to the X7 and paint breakage.

Maybe try the Tippmann.com forums or PBN's Tippmann owners forums to see if there's something you can adjust to make it work better. There is also a rubber cyclone impeller that is supposed to reduce paint breakage but I'm not sure who makes it. Google it and see if throwing some money at it will help(it usually does

).

02-09-2008, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikeboss5789 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island	New X7 I just bought one of the new X7s from tippmann with a preinstalled response trigger. However, right out of the box it's chopping balls like crazy and it kills a 48/3000 psi tank in one hopper. The only addons I put on it were the flatline barrel and a commando air thru stock. Can anybody help me?

02-09-2008, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
russc Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	What's the velocity at? If it's too high, that could increase gas consumption and cause barrel breaks. __________________ YouTube Channel / Raincouver! / Gallery / Feedback / Blackleaf Outfitters I will be a complete and total douchebag towards any player who is trying to pull a DMW.

02-09-2008, 01:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigOldSkool MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deer Park, NY	If your using it out side and its cold out and your not shooting winter paint.. Welcome to the world of cyclones and winter, They just dont mix well. __________________ RIP - Ed "BigDaddy" Roth and "Indian" Larry "Reading APG does not make you an airtech" http://www.myspace.com/eastcoastanarchypaintball

02-10-2008, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chappy CC Team Chump Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ	I've heard lots of stories about brand new x7's breaking paint. Some folks have had good luck sanding the parts of the cyclone where it feeds into the marker. Apperently there have been sharp edges from the molded plastic. Can't give you too much detail, but I hope that helps. Maybe someone else can elaborate... __________________ My Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/s...3932#post13932 "They wouldn't pay me more to bury you rich than to bury you poor." Soundgarden

02-10-2008, 01:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
RealtorTommy Team On Target Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida	As posted before it could be the Rt..and needs adjusting or the sharp burrs left from the factory which I would check first as many fellow players had to deburr...also inspect the internals after doing both mentioned above if still breaking paint..as they are the simplest do first.. one last thought..check barrel to marker fitment...see if the is anything that would break paint also.. __________________ Tommy "Realtor" Long Team On Target Sponsorship/Promotions Team On Target sponsored by www.teamontargetpb.com www.smartparts.com www.techtpaintball.com www.flurryindustries.com www.customhomedivision.com www.scenariodreams.com Cannibalistic Paintball, On Target Army and Navy, Blackrain Paintball Grenades, BallBreakers Paintball

02-09-2008, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
mikeboss5789 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island	It's at 294 now. But I tried it from 240 all the way to 294 and I had the same problem.

02-09-2008, 02:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Smiley MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007	If it is like an A5 RT there is a needle valve to adjust the amount of air to the trigger return cylinder.It should be in the rear elbow for the small hose on the right side. it looks like a set screw coming out of the elbow,turn it all the way in (clockwise) and the test the gun again.if the chopping stops the slowly back it out to increase the RT effect.closing the valve slows down the RT and sends more air to the cyclone so it can feed properly.If it doesn't stop check the sear and hammer notch for wear or damage.

02-09-2008, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeboss5789 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island	well...I don't have much use for the RT...should I just get an original trigger and sell the RT?

02-11-2008, 11:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Furious Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwestern Pennsylvania	One of the guys at my field bought an X7 and has not been able to shoot it through a 5 minute game yet and rarely gets it chronographed without making soup. It's a blender no matter what kind of paint he tries. I wish I could offer some help to clear up the issue but all I can do is tell you "You're not alone." when it comes to the X7 and paint breakage. Maybe try the Tippmann.com forums or PBN's Tippmann owners forums to see if there's something you can adjust to make it work better. There is also a rubber cyclone impeller that is supposed to reduce paint breakage but I'm not sure who makes it. Google it and see if throwing some money at it will help(it usually does ). __________________ A skeleton walks into a bar and orders a beer and a mop...... Feedback: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html

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