The pressure rating of a tank is simply a measurement of how much air can be packed into the tank. The higher the pressure rating, the more HPA can be packed into it, resulting in a higher shot capacity. Think back to high school chemistry class: what are some of the differences between a liquid and a gas? A gas is easily compressible and since HPA is a compressible gas, so more of it that can be squeezed into the tank means more shots.
Therefore, if you have two tanks that are the exact same dimensions size and volume , but one of them has a higher pressure rating, the tank with the higher pressure rating will hold more high pressure air.
The two most common pressure ratings for paintball tanks are psi and psi, and the price increases as the pressure rating increases. Because the vessel is manufactured with stronger material to allow it to safely hold a higher pressure. The price is usually significantly higher for a tank, but we do think the cost is usually worth it.
There are positives and drawbacks to each material. Aluminum tanks are made out of a formed aluminum and are noticeably heavier than carbon fiber tanks. The biggest drawback to aluminum tanks is that they can only be rated to psi whereas carbon fiber are pressure rated to So why would anyone buy an aluminum tank if they are heavier and have a lower pressure rating?
Because they are quite a bit less expensive. However, if you really need a tank that can hold a far greater shot capacity, you may want to save some money and buy one of the next 2 options. They are lighter, rated for higher pressure and slightly smaller than aluminum tanks. They are quite a bit more expensive. But guess what? We still recommend most paintball players strongly consider getting a carbon fiber tank, assuming they can afford one.
The biggest reason, as we have already discussed, is because carbon fiber tanks are pressure rated for psi instead of psi. That is a huge advantage! Secondly, carbon fiber tanks are noticeably lighter than their aluminum counterparts. They typically weigh around 1 pound lighter than an aluminum tank of the same size.
It might not seem like a lot, but it is noticeable when you have been out on the field playing for several hours and your arms are getting tired. Another drawback to carbon fiber though is that they are more sensitive than aluminum. The last category of tanks is the ultra-light and super-light carbon fiber. Ultra-light and super-light are actually the same category, they are just branded different names by different companies. Ninja calls their premium carbon fiber tanks super-light while Empire Paintball calls their premium carbon fiber tanks ultra-light.
These premium tanks are manufactured with carbon fiber, but is is just wrapped tighter to reduce the amount of material needed while keeping the pressure rating at psi. They are less dense tanks and slightly smaller because the walls are even more thin than the regular carbon fiber tanks. Same pressure rating, just lighter and slightly smaller. If you are looking for a premium tank that is the lightest out there but still pressure rated for psi, you should strongly consider an ultra-light or super-light.
The bottom finish of the tank refers to the shape of the bottom of the container. Does it even matter what bottom finish you get? Or is this just an aesthetic feature? Actually, yes the bottom finish is really important. Because when you use the proper paintball shooting position and shoulder your marker, you want it to be both comfy and sturdy. Asking how many shots a tank can hold is a loaded question. Because it is totally dependent on how gas-efficient your marker is.
It is a spool valve or poppet valve? What settings do you have it on? What are the operating conditions? A good rule of thumb we have always heard is that a tank can hold around 10 shots per cubic inch while a tank can hold around 15 shots per cubic inch. Hear this out loudPauseYes, paintball tanks can explode. There have been a few reported cases of paintball tanks exploding and harming others near the explosion. Hear this out loudPauseHPA tank means a high-pressure air tank where you can fill the air with safety.
Though the models of HPA tanks may vary, you can easily fill it with your air compressor. This 68 cubic inch, PSI tank will get you about shots off one fill. Hear this out loudPauseThis compact lightweight HPA tank is great for keeping your loadout tight and maneuverable. Many paintball pistol and airsoft players use this with a remote line setup. Expect to get to shots per fill with your paintball marker or shots with your Tippmann M4 Carbine Airsoft Gun.
A scuba tank will cost a few hundred dollars and you will need to pay to get it filled. Consider this when weighing your options. Lets say we have a mag and a BKO, both with the same barrel. The bushy might get slighty more shots but not much more.
The mag although operates at a higher pressure uses a smaller volume of air than compared the bushmaster which uses a lower pressure but a far larger volume. All guns use the same amount of energy to propel the paintball to fps no matter the operating pressure.
The factor that determines whether one gun gets more shots per fill is efficency or how much gas is wasted during the firing cycle, wasted gas is gas that is not used to propel the paintball. For example the gas used to cock the autococker is not used to propel the paintball and is therefore wasted.
Now onto a somewhat different topic, if an auto-cocker used a solenoid ram similar to the emag's solenoid to cock the gun, then it would get more shots per tank. Just like how a WGP sniper will get more shots per fill than an autococker because even though the internals are the same the cocking action is performed by the shooter instead of using gas from the tank.
Well now that i've sufficently rambled on and given an explaination that probably explains more than you asked about Hope this, well some of this, helps explain it to you. I used to have this sized tank on my mag with a AA barrel,which has a ton of porting and i got about shots from it. Is there a way to measure the volume of air being used in each shot? Speaking of cockers, my mag is gonna turn into my backup when I have some money in the bank. There is no sense dropping over a grand for an x-valve and a hyperframe if it isn't going to get any better than that.
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