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[Match]

Guys,

I recently finished my Sniper and I'm now wanting to swap my stock valve for something that would help me lower my operating pressure (and hopefully quiet it some more, too).

I will be running the Sniper off compressed air, as I'm using a post 2k body at the moment.

I was thinking the AKA Tornado with a set of Maddman springs.

ALSO on the other end of the spectrum, for my electro cocker build, what valve would you guys recommend for a high performance build. (and as for now, I'm steering clear of the MQ, although that would be cool )

[Grendel]

Originally Posted by Match

...as I'm using a post 2k body at the moment...

No need to change the stock valve for a sniper if it is not leaking. The valve in a 2K+ body is sufficient to run your pressure all the way down to the 200 psi range. I would not recommend going that low but it will do it fine. Anymore I shoot for 300-400psi for consistancy, soft pump stoke and quietness.

That being said the AKA Tornado valve is very nice. I've used the following with good result at low pressure:

1 - Stock 2K+
2 - Rat 3.16
3 - AKA Tornado
4 - CCM lower tube kit

To lower your pressure you are going to have to re-spring you valve and main spring. Might even have to find a heavier hammer though normally you do not have too. If you are not experienced in re-springing/tuning a sniper follow the link below, this is how I do it

Sniper II Blog "Grendel's Way"

[Shocker2k]

The PPS valve is a very good valve. I had the old ccm valve in my series 5 and it always farted. I couldnt get it to stop all the way with my springs. So i got the PPS valve and love it.

Nick

[lew]

I use the stock valve for efficiency. It's cheap and it works better than the rest.

[Rayodder]

leave the stock valve in, if you want less sound signature, switch over to CO2 and run a regulator.

Problem with a light spring setup is the hammer bounce or valve farting, it can be more annoying than a loud signature.