| The popularity of paintball as a combative game has | | | | packages. The largest package is 24 oz, which can |
| grown steadily over the years. The object of the | | | | supply a range of 800 to 1100 shots, depending on the |
| game is simple; two teams battle one another until one | | | | efficiency of the paintball marker. The concern with |
| team is eliminated by the other. This is accomplished | | | | CO2 powered paintball guns are the potential for |
| by the opponents shooting one another with paint | | | | hazardous malfunctions. The risk is even greater when |
| pellets. While being skilled and in good physical condition | | | | the temperature is under ten degrees Celsius. |
| is important to winning, using the proper equipment also | | | | Compressed Air Propellants |
| plays a key role. | | | | Because of their compressed nature, they are less |
| When looking for the right paintball marker, or gun, the | | | | likely to malfunction since they are able to operate in a |
| type of propellant you choose is very important. It | | | | wider temperature range. Compressed air tanks come |
| could mean the difference between winning and losing, | | | | in 3000 and 4500 psi packages and a 45 to 88 ci |
| especially for professional players who often play in | | | | volume range. You can get anywhere from 500 - 1300 |
| very long games. Compressed air propellants are the | | | | shots, and 1000 - 2000 shots respectively. The |
| most popular, while CO2 is also widely used. | | | | majority of compressed air tanks are more accurate |
| CO2 Propellants | | | | and consistent due to their steady pressure output. Of |
| The paintball markers with carbon dioxide as a | | | | course, this also means they are more expensive. |
| propellant typically come in in 9 oz, 16 oz, or 20 oz | | | | |