Paintball Bazooka?

Omegara · 11-01-2007, 02:47 PM

A friend of mine has always wanted to build one. We never really came up with a prototype or anything, it was just something we batted around. Anyone ever think of something like this? Or thought of a way to actually make it?

HP_Lovecraft · 11-01-2007, 03:36 PM

There any many, many different ways to make them.

The most common is probobly the "dual valve" method.

Basically, you get a 7oz tank, ASA, and a cheap LPR (ie WGP Sledgehammer) as your power source.

Then buy some 3" plastic pipe rated to handle 150-200psi.
Cut a piece to use as the barrel. Cut another peice to use as the dump chamber.

Then between the dump and LPR, hook up a ball valve.
Then between the dump, and barrel, hook up another ball valve.

Turn valve #1 to charge dump. Load barrel. Close valve #1, and open #2. cannon fires.

Maybe $5-10 in parts? I made something like that years ago. I also made a "spud gun" paintball bazooka that ran on lighter fluid.

Good times.

nick

Omegara · 11-01-2007, 04:15 PM

About how many rounds could you put in anf fire at once?

netsurferdude2 · 11-01-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP_Lovecraft

Then buy some 3" plastic pipe rated to handle 150-200psi.
Cut a piece to use as the barrel. Cut another peice to use as the dump chamber.

If you are going to follow his directions, change one thing. Use steel for the pressure chamber. I dont care how high the PVC is rated, because if the reg fails, then you are going to be in big trouble.

PVC should never be used as a pressure vessel.

Omegara · 11-03-2007, 09:10 AM

how big should I make the dump chamber? and how do I know when it is full?

pizzaluvr · 11-03-2007, 09:49 AM

You could tap for a guage or estimate. I'd put a guage in there.

Do some testing in you're back yard or in some woods or something to get optimum range for the field's you'll be playing on.

EvilEd · 11-03-2007, 10:29 PM

If your going to use it on a field make sure they will let you. most won't anymore

11-01-2007, 02:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Omegara Rec Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey! Posts: 87	Paintball Bazooka? A friend of mine has always wanted to build one. We never really came up with a prototype or anything, it was just something we batted around. Anyone ever think of something like this? Or thought of a way to actually make it? __________________ Omega Ra Spyder Pilot ACS DH titanium striker, 32* spring kit, Dye hyper 3 reg, ccm no-rise feedneck, X-customs Hall FX kit & NV trigger, ACP bolt, trinity 15* frontblock, NDZ asa/rail, SP all american barrel, T-board Ver C, 32* mangaport valve & pin, blue laser eyes, trinity grips, dye membrane pad Originally posted by OneUp: the reason I rock a spyder is because I have a big enough **** to not need even a $300 gun to compensate, let alone a $1000 gun....

11-01-2007, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 2,971	There any many, many different ways to make them. The most common is probobly the "dual valve" method. Basically, you get a 7oz tank, ASA, and a cheap LPR (ie WGP Sledgehammer) as your power source. Then buy some 3" plastic pipe rated to handle 150-200psi. Cut a piece to use as the barrel. Cut another peice to use as the dump chamber. Then between the dump and LPR, hook up a ball valve. Then between the dump, and barrel, hook up another ball valve. Turn valve #1 to charge dump. Load barrel. Close valve #1, and open #2. cannon fires. Maybe $5-10 in parts? I made something like that years ago. I also made a "spud gun" paintball bazooka that ran on lighter fluid. Good times. nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

11-01-2007, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Omegara Rec Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey! Posts: 87	Awesome! About how many rounds could you put in anf fire at once? __________________ Omega Ra Spyder Pilot ACS DH titanium striker, 32* spring kit, Dye hyper 3 reg, ccm no-rise feedneck, X-customs Hall FX kit & NV trigger, ACP bolt, trinity 15* frontblock, NDZ asa/rail, SP all american barrel, T-board Ver C, 32* mangaport valve & pin, blue laser eyes, trinity grips, dye membrane pad Originally posted by OneUp: the reason I rock a spyder is because I have a big enough **** to not need even a $300 gun to compensate, let alone a $1000 gun....

11-03-2007, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Omegara Rec Poster Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey! Posts: 87	how big should I make the dump chamber? and how do I know when it is full? __________________ Omega Ra Spyder Pilot ACS DH titanium striker, 32* spring kit, Dye hyper 3 reg, ccm no-rise feedneck, X-customs Hall FX kit & NV trigger, ACP bolt, trinity 15* frontblock, NDZ asa/rail, SP all american barrel, T-board Ver C, 32* mangaport valve & pin, blue laser eyes, trinity grips, dye membrane pad Originally posted by OneUp: the reason I rock a spyder is because I have a big enough **** to not need even a $300 gun to compensate, let alone a $1000 gun....

11-03-2007, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
pizzaluvr Nazi-Treasure Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,904	You could tap for a guage or estimate. I'd put a guage in there. Do some testing in you're back yard or in some woods or something to get optimum range for the field's you'll be playing on. __________________ MCB Feedback +26/-0 PBN Feedback +6/-0 I ball for Team Fracture B&E Paintball --- Wild World Paintball

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EvilEd Rec Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 76	If your going to use it on a field make sure they will let you. most won't anymore

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