HPA Tanks

SportsJunky · 10-28-2006, 09:41 PM

Finall decides to get one since in Michigan the weather is a little unpredictable. Now what would be a good tank, not looking to spend too much.
1. Why do 68/3000 cost more than a 72/3000 tank? Crossfire v PMI
How many shots from a 68/3000? What should i get or do?

Thanks, I am running a SP Ion,
SportsJunky

rathbaster · 10-28-2006, 09:57 PM

68/3000 tanks are usually carbon fiber wrapped, 72/3000 tanks are usually steel. The difference in materials accounts for the price difference.

The rule of thumb for shots on HPA is:
10 per cubic inch at 3000
15 per cubic inch at 4500

This will vary with the gun you use and its efficiency.

-rat

tedaut · 10-28-2006, 11:05 PM

I would go with the 68/3000 tank. I would choose the crossfire brand over the pmi. I have owned both and the crossfire was a lot more consistent then the pmi and seemed to have better flow then the pmi.

Kindred · 10-28-2006, 11:08 PM

Michigan? HPA will likely be a lot more consistent for you.
As already mentioned...shot count is going to vary greatly from one gun to the next. Your Ion is relatively effecient so you should be ok with either a 3000 or 4500 psi tank.

My PERSONAL opinion:
I've found a 68-4500psi to be just about the perfect size for use on various guns. Any bigger is too big, and any smaller you find yourself making too many trips to the fill line.

Crossfire makes a pretty good tank regulator, my personal favorite.

SportsJunky · 10-28-2006, 11:11 PM

ok well do you know of any places that have some decent deals on the crossfire tanks, i think i will go with a 68/4500. Thanks for the imput and more is welcome to help me.

sniper1rfa · 10-28-2006, 11:22 PM

I would go with the 4500, they arent a lot more expensive and the added headroom is nice if you end up somewhere that can fill it (most places can, these days).

Buy a used tank. People ditch screw in presets for 120 +/- 10 these days that have been used for a year. It's rediculous. I bought my first HPA tank used for 225...

crossfire, nitroduck and pure energy (PMI) are all great tanks. Bulldogs are nice too. Most screw ins are just fine, really. :P

I agree, it's pretty easy to set up about any gun with a 68 ci tank.

Kindred · 10-28-2006, 11:36 PM

You'll have to do some online searching.
Tank prices seem to swing pretty widely.
888paintball has a 68/45 red crossfire (high pressure) for about 185 now.

Tescrash · 10-29-2006, 10:40 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280042306507
Shameless plug.

MrBig · 10-29-2006, 09:45 PM

I haven't been there in a week, but my local pawn shop has a PMI 72/3000 that was hydro'd until 10/2009 I believe. It was only $45. I would be willing to pick it up and send it to you if you pay shipping. I also live in Michigan so shipping shouldn't be that bad.

PM me if your interested.

SportsJunky · 10-29-2006, 10:50 PM

No thanks MrBig but thanks for that offer crossfire seems a little expensive I am looking at a centerflag how well do they work?

Thanks

10-28-2006, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
SportsJunky Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southgate, MI	HPA Tanks Finall decides to get one since in Michigan the weather is a little unpredictable. Now what would be a good tank, not looking to spend too much. 1. Why do 68/3000 cost more than a 72/3000 tank? Crossfire v PMI How many shots from a 68/3000? What should i get or do? Thanks, I am running a SP Ion, SportsJunky

10-28-2006, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
rathbaster Paintball Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Where's my GPS?	68/3000 tanks are usually carbon fiber wrapped, 72/3000 tanks are usually steel. The difference in materials accounts for the price difference. The rule of thumb for shots on HPA is: 10 per cubic inch at 3000 15 per cubic inch at 4500 This will vary with the gun you use and its efficiency. -rat __________________ BSC Observatory

10-28-2006, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kindred Mod & Underwear Model Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	Michigan? HPA will likely be a lot more consistent for you. As already mentioned...shot count is going to vary greatly from one gun to the next. Your Ion is relatively effecient so you should be ok with either a 3000 or 4500 psi tank. My PERSONAL opinion: I've found a 68-4500psi to be just about the perfect size for use on various guns. Any bigger is too big, and any smaller you find yourself making too many trips to the fill line. Crossfire makes a pretty good tank regulator, my personal favorite. __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

10-28-2006, 11:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kindred Mod & Underwear Model Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neshanic Station, NJ	You'll have to do some online searching. Tank prices seem to swing pretty widely. 888paintball has a 68/45 red crossfire (high pressure) for about 185 now. __________________ Strive for that moment when you're only a slice of pizza and a hooker away from paradise.

10-29-2006, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
MrBig MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Lansing, MI	I haven't been there in a week, but my local pawn shop has a PMI 72/3000 that was hydro'd until 10/2009 I believe. It was only $45. I would be willing to pick it up and send it to you if you pay shipping. I also live in Michigan so shipping shouldn't be that bad. PM me if your interested. __________________ Over 100 Items For Sale Feedback

10-28-2006, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
tedaut MCB Member Join Date: May 2006	I would go with the 68/3000 tank. I would choose the crossfire brand over the pmi. I have owned both and the crossfire was a lot more consistent then the pmi and seemed to have better flow then the pmi.

10-28-2006, 11:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
SportsJunky Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southgate, MI	ok well do you know of any places that have some decent deals on the crossfire tanks, i think i will go with a 68/4500. Thanks for the imput and more is welcome to help me.

10-28-2006, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
sniper1rfa Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006	I would go with the 4500, they arent a lot more expensive and the added headroom is nice if you end up somewhere that can fill it (most places can, these days). Buy a used tank. People ditch screw in presets for 120 +/- 10 these days that have been used for a year. It's rediculous. I bought my first HPA tank used for 225... crossfire, nitroduck and pure energy (PMI) are all great tanks. Bulldogs are nice too. Most screw ins are just fine, really. :P I agree, it's pretty easy to set up about any gun with a 68 ci tank.

10-29-2006, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
SportsJunky Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southgate, MI	No thanks MrBig but thanks for that offer crossfire seems a little expensive I am looking at a centerflag how well do they work? Thanks

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