Cyclone Loaders in F/A?

Mayvik · 02-25-2008, 01:18 PM

Will Cyclone hoppers fit into a Star Feeder? Thinking I'd like to get a hopper that's a little larger and more streamlined (like one of the low-profile X7 hoppers maybe) for my F/A.

Mayvik · 02-26-2008, 04:07 PM

Meh, got an answer on PBN that the answer is NO. So much for that plan.

Titus · 02-26-2008, 05:51 PM

Really they don't fit, I thought they were the same size. Also I have those hoppers if you need any.

Allfat · 02-26-2008, 06:05 PM

I think they do, actually. A couple years ago my roomate got a F/A and he wanted to try to put my cyclone hopper on, and I am pretty sure it fit, or at least was very close and could go in with very slight modification.

killmaster · 02-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Yeah I have an F/A (the one allfat is talking about) and the holes line up and everything, you could probably modify the velocity adjusting screw to feed to cyclone ram.

Allfat · 02-27-2008, 02:10 AM

Actually Killmaster, I think he is just talking about changing out the hoppers on top of the actual star feeder, not replacing it with a cyclone.

Mayvik · 02-27-2008, 01:51 PM

Yeah, I've pretty much decided against that. Star Feed does work, maybe not as effective as a Cyclone, but it works..and it's got that clunky old-school style to it. Maybe if I had F/A with a broken Star Feed I'd consider it just to get the gun working again, but I'd rather just get a right-feed fitting made up and put a Qloader on than hack up a piece of history. Plugging in a new hopper on the other hand is A-OK.

Hrm...so "TippmannEmployee" on PBN may have been wrong? Maybe he's the janitor...lol

I'll have to pull my Feeder off and run to the local shop, I'm sure they have A5 hoppers in stock.

Edit: Yeah..turns out after I asked for clarification, he/she too thought I wanted to replace the Star with a Cyclone, and not just plug a new hopper in. They fit.

02-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,471	Cyclone Loaders in F/A? Will Cyclone hoppers fit into a Star Feeder? Thinking I'd like to get a hopper that's a little larger and more streamlined (like one of the low-profile X7 hoppers maybe) for my F/A.

02-26-2008, 05:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Titus Sunstar Paramedics Slave Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench Posts: 7,591	Really they don't fit, I thought they were the same size. Also I have those hoppers if you need any. __________________ Celani's Paintball Dealer for APP, CCI, Tippmann, JCS, etc Feedback Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada and outside of the US, just PM me.

02-26-2008, 06:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Allfat Mech. Engineering Student Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 465	I think they do, actually. A couple years ago my roomate got a F/A and he wanted to try to put my cyclone hopper on, and I am pretty sure it fit, or at least was very close and could go in with very slight modification. __________________ Probability is a math law, not an aiming technique.

02-26-2008, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
killmaster MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colville WA, Portland OR Posts: 298	Yeah I have an F/A (the one allfat is talking about) and the holes line up and everything, you could probably modify the velocity adjusting screw to feed to cyclone ram. __________________ -Therefore, whoever wishes for peace, let him prepare for war. You DON'T play pump? Playing with honor and attitude since 2001. 128Productions: Custom Graphic Design Work! feedback

02-27-2008, 02:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Allfat Mech. Engineering Student Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 465	Actually Killmaster, I think he is just talking about changing out the hoppers on top of the actual star feeder, not replacing it with a cyclone. __________________ Probability is a math law, not an aiming technique.

02-26-2008, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,471	Meh, got an answer on PBN that the answer is NO. So much for that plan.

02-27-2008, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,471	Yeah, I've pretty much decided against that. Star Feed does work, maybe not as effective as a Cyclone, but it works..and it's got that clunky old-school style to it. Maybe if I had F/A with a broken Star Feed I'd consider it just to get the gun working again, but I'd rather just get a right-feed fitting made up and put a Qloader on than hack up a piece of history. Plugging in a new hopper on the other hand is A-OK. Hrm...so "TippmannEmployee" on PBN may have been wrong? Maybe he's the janitor...lol I'll have to pull my Feeder off and run to the local shop, I'm sure they have A5 hoppers in stock. Edit: Yeah..turns out after I asked for clarification, he/she too thought I wanted to replace the Star with a Cyclone, and not just plug a new hopper in. They fit. Last edited by Mayvik; 02-27-2008 at 07:00 PM. Reason: Doh

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