Paintball Marker - A Comparison Between CO2 and Compressed Air Propellants

The popularity of paintball as a combative game haspackages. The largest package is 24 oz, which can
grown steadily over the years. The object of thesupply a range of 800 to 1100 shots, depending on the
game is simple; two teams battle one another until oneefficiency of the paintball marker. The concern with
team is eliminated by the other. This is accomplishedCO2 powered paintball guns are the potential for
by the opponents shooting one another with painthazardous malfunctions. The risk is even greater when
pellets. While being skilled and in good physical conditionthe temperature is under ten degrees Celsius.
is important to winning, using the proper equipment alsoCompressed Air Propellants
plays a key role.Because of their compressed nature, they are less
When looking for the right paintball marker, or gun, thelikely to malfunction since they are able to operate in a
type of propellant you choose is very important. Itwider 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 involume range. You can get anywhere from 500 - 1300
very long games. Compressed air propellants are theshots, and 1000 - 2000 shots respectively. The
most popular, while CO2 is also widely used.majority of compressed air tanks are more accurate
CO2 Propellantsand consistent due to their steady pressure output. Of
The paintball markers with carbon dioxide as acourse, this also means they are more expensive.
propellant typically come in in 9 oz, 16 oz, or 20 oz