whats the best upgrade/mod for under 150?

[Predator]

well pretty much every mod u can get is under 150...so what is the best? what would u get if u had 150 to spend on your M98?

[froggish]

a new gun no j/k maybe a boomstick and a revvy.

[jookie]

i would say a new barrel...the stock one sucks!

[urbunkered]

ya i would say either a new barrel or nitro but dont get the flatline they sux the way they go so far is they have backspin all this does is arch the ball and at distances of 100 feet or more u will have alot of bounces they just get slower and slower and rarly break on shots pack 100 feet unless u hit a mask or a gun/hopper

[Predator]

i would get a barrel and revvy!!! and if u still have the cash go for a rocketcock

[sorisko]

i would go out and buy a new barrel...the smart parts tear drop barrel, and progressive are 2 very nice barrels...you might also want to get a rear velocity adjuster...u can get one now @888 for around $8

[eshaw]

Get a barrel. If you already have a good barrel, then the reactive trigger is nice. I would go with either the reactive trigger or a good regulator.

[Jedi]

Sounds like a good idea for $8.

[hiaseas]

either a barrel or revy.


you can use both on your future gun (with a barrel adapter) and you cant go wrong with either

[JohnnyRyall8]

i would go with the flatline barrel. it works great, i have no idea what you are talking about urbunkered, i have never had those problems with mine.

[Bigpimpn]

Whatever people say the SmartParts original barrel is the best barrel you can but for the tipp 98. it absolutly ROCKZ is extremly accurate and its the quietest barrel i have ever laid eyes on. all you can hear when the gun goes off is the gun ****. its 100 times quieter than the stock!

[Predator]

i agree bigpimpn i have one on mine and one of the ref's at my local field even complamented on how quiet it was.

[PyromaniaX]

I would get a Bigshot and a Reg.

[sorisko]

Just thought I would let you all know that www.888paintball is having a special on the M98 rear velocity adjuster... it is tourney legal.... here is the address: http://www.888paintball.com/product_card.asp?ItemNo=15%2D6%2D32%5E+RPT+VT+BL+A

[Predator]

thanks for the info sorisko! its a good upgrade!

[Ziggy13]

I would say after you get a good barrel, go for the Reactive Trigger. You won't regret it.

[sorisko]

Im gonna probably buy my dads M98, give me the upgrades you think should go on it (in order) Im pretty much ruling out Nitro, cause 1. its designed for C02, 2. I have a fill station already... I know about the barrel, but what else would you recommend? How about the Star Fire bolts?

[dager]

dont bother with the starfire bolts. they dont do anything but lighten your wallet a bit.. there really isnt much you can add on that will change the performance significnaly if you plan on CO2.. no gun is designed to run on Co2. blow backs are designed to run on a gas thats around 800-850 psi.. hence why preset HPA systems are set to 850psi. i strongly recomend gettin HPA.. it will open up alot more doors of upgrades.. Electro or the RT kit are the big ones.. they will work with CO2 but you just wont get the performance you want.

[sorisko]

Well... tippmann says "Yes it
is true our stock 98 will operate on nitrogen. However there is very little advantage over CO2 because the gun was not designed for a high pressure system." but since I already have a fill station, Im not going to go with nitro.

[JRDRussell]

I'd get a dye excel barrel, revy, and a doubly trigger

[Siva]

ok, my first upgrades were dbl trigger, spring kit, revvy, drop forward (cost me about $100). W/ re. the stock barrel, it work fantastic w/ marbs if polished out (i prefer that over the boomer i used). There is a very big difference when using air over co2 (i love my nitro duck!). the full boar is great too (I just really like the looks of it on the 98). the pb bolt & power tube is great to get if you have already everything else & the same w/ the ss screw kit (really doesn't do anything, but for some reason the newbies drool over my marker). Also the power feeds help alot 2 (i never bothered 'cause i can't stand elbow - even though the 98 comes stock w/ a 'kind' of elbow - w/ didn't they make them w/ vert feed???). the lapco trigger guard is sweet, just got mine on friday & love it - only needed for 'WOW!' factor & if fields require it or plans for tourney though. but whatever you decide, im sure you'll love it!

[Fender85]

Originally posted by dager
.. no gun is designed to run on Co2.

Funny you say that . . . What do you think paintball players used before Nitro? Also, there are siphon markers on the market that are designed for CO2 usage. And lastly, most lower end guns ARE designed to make CO2 work more efficiently on the marker (take the Pro-lite for example: That thing can shoot pure liquid and still keep going).

[KamikazePenguin]

don't rule out a warpfeed.

[Siva]

...what's the point of a warp feed??? the only thing it may help is shooting sideways on the thing. From what i've seen, used & heard, the warp feed is great but it's only great if it's on a higher end marker, like the electromag or angel (something in that class). You'll have a hard time outshooting the revvy (if you do, congrats & also make sure you have the thing running right). the 98 tops off @ the rate of fire just like all markers, but there are markers that have higher rates of fire. My best advice (not ruling anything out) is to get the smaller stuff that you know will help your game (like dbl triggers, revvy, definitely something to stock barrel or new one - those r usually the typical first upgrades), then experiment w/ the fun stuff (like rva's, n2, warp feed, slings, etc.).

[poops66]

that is bullsh*t all the crap about the flatline. it actually speeds up at farther distances, u moron. read up on it before u crap around with ****ty info.

[dager]

Originally posted by Fender85


Funny you say that . . . What do you think paintball players used before Nitro? Also, there are siphon markers on the market that are designed for CO2 usage. And lastly, most lower end guns ARE designed to make CO2 work more efficiently on the marker (take the Pro-lite for example: That thing can shoot pure liquid and still keep going).

your correct. i should have proof read my post.. it was ment to read that "no gun is designed to run only on C02." alot of the time people argue that a gun was designed to handle CO2 so that must mean HPA wont run well on "x brand" gun. i just need to wake up a little before i go and type a post :)


"...u moron. read up on it before u crap around with ****ty info"

lets keep the posting friendly here.. ther is no need for calling someone a moron just because they may or may not be misinformed. its easier to teach somone the correct way but informaing them politely not name calling thus putting them on the defensive. just remeber no one is perfect.

[gilmour135]

I like the armson barrel its accurate and silent. Also go for the reactive trigger but keep it off full auto or it will freeze up. Also a powereed is always a good idea! :)

[bigmacattack]

I don't know about the flatline, Ive had a love/hate relationship with the thing for years. At times it is cool for reaching out and touching people but accuracy is just not that great at distances or even up close. Dont get me wrong, ive had tons of fun with this thing, but it (to me anyway) is just not worth the price.(you can get two different bore sized, more accurate barrels for the same price.) They wont reach as far, but that depends on how close your style of play is. Whatever works for you.
A rt would be fun, but they don't allow it at most of the places I play.
Hey if you have a place to fill it up, hpa is great. You can get a cheap (70$) steel 48/3000 online anywhere.
Iv'e never liked powerfeeds, always have trouble with them
But hey these are just opinions, take em or leave them.

[element604]

i would get another $30 and buy an ebolt.

[Paintballness]

Boys I donno if I have any say in this matter, but I personally think the number one upgrade for a tippmann is a 2 finger trigger. followed by a barrel, a motorized loader (except when using an A5) and then a drop foreward. The 2 finger trigger is the cheapest upgrade and for me the most important.

Jason

[Ruzhyo666]

Originally posted by bigmacattack
I don't know about the flatline, Ive had a love/hate relationship with the thing for years. At times it is cool for reaching out and touching people but accuracy is just not that great at distances or even up close. Dont get me wrong, ive had tons of fun with this thing, but it (to me anyway) is just not worth the price.(you can get two different bore sized, more accurate barrels for the same price.) They wont reach as far, but that depends on how close your style of play is. Whatever works for you.

My flatline is pretty accurate at ranges a normal barrel can put a paintball, but after that its just meh. I don't think its great mainly because of its range, but because of it's flatter trajectory. So many times I see a guy who is not even that far away but there is a tree in between me and him so with all the branches I cannot get an angel on him. This is why the flatlines owns other barrels. The only problem, which strangely I don't think has been mentioned, is the fact that if you go above 285, it chops like a mofo. It really sucks if you are getting co2 velocity spikes. Put it at 285 with nitro and it will shoot like a dream, you will never have a single problem. If you do use co2 however, be sure to keep the tank in the sun for as long as possibile before you use it at the field, so the liquid can expand as much as possible. Then turn your velocity screw almost all the way in, then pull it out like 4 or 5 turns. This way you will still be getting velocity spikes, but your velocity will be turned low anways, and it should be around 260-300 (with 4-5 turns). Then do fine adjustments.

Also, the flatlines does have a slight problem with bouncing, but only if you keep the velocity too low. Because of it's backspin it decreases in velocity quickly, but still remains airborne. It will bounce more than others, but I don't expect to hit people at 200 feet with it anyways, let alone a regular barrel.

[Die Hard31]

Personally, I would go with any smartparts barrel and then a Response trigger. You won't need a double trigger with a response trigger. I don't see any value in it. I shoot plenty fast enough with my RT (single Trig) and Teardrop barrel set up now. If you don't believe me then just ask the eight man team that I flanked and took out single handedly yesterday. Also, I do not see why a response trigger is illegal at some tournaments. All it does is make the Tippman's three pound trigger pull a lot more sensative. A Angle has a extreamly sensative trigger. If a light breeze blows by it can set some of those off. A response trigger does the same thing, it makes the trigger more sensative. One more thing. For those of you that have been debating about Nitro vs CO2 vs compressed air, well, I have used all three in my 98 and couldn't find any huge difference between the three.

[Macanudo]

freak, adapter for freak, double trigger, revy, expansion chamber.