One of the most commonly-asked questions in paintball (apart from “what is the best paintball marker?“) is “What is the difference between CO2 and compressed air tanks?” Or “Which is better – CO2 or compressed air?”. Both HPA and CO2 are sources of the pressure that pushes the paintball out of the barrel; however, there

Holding the Paintball Gun Properly The first thing you need to know about how to use a paintball gun is to hold it properly. While paintball guns are designed to be safe, you need to remember that they use a lot of high pressured air to propel the paintballs at high speeds. You need to be

The Basics Paintball guns essentially work in the same way: the paintballs are expelled from the end of the barrel of a paintball gun using expanding gas in controlled bursts. Typically, the compressed gas is either compressed air or compressed carbon dioxide from a canister that is attached to the gun. There are some guns

Have you ever wondered “How far can a paintball gun shoot?” If so, like many things in life, the answer is, “It depends.” No one answer covers every situation, as there are many variables and outside factors that can affect distance. That said, there are several ways to estimate the shooting distance of your paintball

What You Will Need User manual for your gun model Barrel swab Squeegee Warm water Q-tips or toothbrush Allen keys Manufacturer’s recommended lubricant Container for disassembled parts, screws etc. Paper towels Before You Start Use an uncluttered working table, workbench or surface to take apart your gun – this will save time later, looking for