Made using many of the same parts as the Halo, the Empire Reloader series uses sound instead of eyes to sense when to spin the paddle. This eliminates the need for eyes in the loader altogether.
Empire Reloader BOverall, the loader is fast and always keeps up with any marker out there. I used one for years. However, when they jam, they jam and are hard to take apart! Decent loader that can be had at a...
Overall, the loader is fast and always keeps up with any marker out there. I used one for years. However, when they jam, they jam and are hard to take apart! Decent loader that can be had at a cheap price these days. Don't hesitate to pick one up if it's your first force fed loader.
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Currently 4.3/5 stars.
Empire Reloader Bthe empire reloader is really reliable and is easy to use. The hopper is light weight compact and looks great! the only con on the hopper is it uses a lot of batteries.
the empire reloader is really reliable and is easy to use. The hopper is light weight compact and looks great! the only con on the hopper is it uses a lot of batteries.
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Currently 4.2/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BI have two of these, actually. Based off the original Halo B, these are identical in shape and form, and only differ in operation. Well, really, electronics. The Empire B uses sound activation as...
I have two of these, actually. Based off the original Halo B, these are identical in shape and form, and only differ in operation. Well, really, electronics. The Empire B uses sound activation as opposed to eyes. This is wonderful because if you have some broken paint or oil/grease/other such things in your hopper feedneck, this hopper will still feed as long as you shoot. The only downsides are like any other Halo, it's a little bigger, it's a little heavier (using 6 or 4AA's), and it eats batteries on and off the field. So be sure to unplug the AA's when you're not at the field. It also can only hold about 140 rounds, which is kind of a pain for breakouts.
It has an adjustable sensitivity, along side 3 speed modes, feeding up to as fast as 22BPS stock. Some people think that a gun might be to quiet for it, but sound = vibrations. When you shoot, even if it makes little sound, the vibrations will be transmitted through the aluminum body of the marker, then through the feedneck, then the shells of the Halo, and will then resonate within the air space of the Reloader B and will set off the sound sensor.
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Currently 4/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BPersonally I think sound activated hoppers are the way to go. They use much less power then newer hoppers that spin continuously.
I've owned several Reloader B hoppers, and all of them have had the...
Personally I think sound activated hoppers are the way to go. They use much less power then newer hoppers that spin continuously.
I've owned several Reloader B hoppers, and all of them have had the same thing with them end their lives: The shell. There are simply too many screws in it, it's a pain to take apart, and the shells always break. They break around the feedneck or in front at the battery cover.
Even with that draw back, they don't break often enough for me to have stopped using them. The programming is very simple on the board, you set the speed to 1, 2 or 3 and go shoot people. No other settings to get you confused and one button to turn it on and off. Simple and too the point. There is a low battery warning and auto turn off to.
The internals are a bit complex and newer paintballers may have a hard time the first few times they take it apart. There are instructions online how to do it, but you may still want to pay attention when you're taking it apart.
Over all it's a first class hopper in terms of speed and performance. I just wish it was a little cheaper.
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Currently 3.7/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BI've put this hopper through Hell (speedball mostly, but dozens of woodsball game too though) and it still hasn't ever let me down.
It has a strong shell. Stronger stock than the Halo stock.
The...
I've put this hopper through Hell (speedball mostly, but dozens of woodsball game too though) and it still hasn't ever let me down.
It has a strong shell. Stronger stock than the Halo stock.
The fact that is sound activated allows it to avoid dirty eyes, and unseen colors of paint.
The ONLY thing that I would change on it is the wieght...but every hopper has that problem.
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Currently 3.7/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BI bought this in 2005. I have been using it since, with no real problems with it. I was leery about it at first, thinking it was the same as a halo. I was wrong. The 3 speed SOUND ACTIVATED board is...
I bought this in 2005. I have been using it since, with no real problems with it. I was leery about it at first, thinking it was the same as a halo. I was wrong. The 3 speed SOUND ACTIVATED board is awesome. I like this design so much more than the eyes, just for the fact that now one doesn't have to worry about dark colored paint (unless your marker doesn't have a good eye system)
Out of my 2 years of owning this the only problem(s) that I have had with it was the reliability. The shell is pretty durable, but when the time comes to clean the hopper, I have had bits and pieces break off, allowing screws to not screw in all the way. Not a real big problem though. I am still using it today, and have no intentions of switching to another loader.
The loader is very easy to use, and is very good on batteries. If you want to switch modes, it is as easy as pushing the power button...seriously. As for the battery situation, it does NOT eat them up very quickly. If you use horrible batteries, then obviously it isn't going to last that long. If you use duracell, or rayovac, etc they tend to last a good 1 month of play...I mean playing multiple times a week for a month.
As far as "sit time" battery life goes, it is also pretty decent with that too. I left the same batteries in from last season and they are still working great this season.
Another great feature about the Empire Reloader B, is that it can run on either 4 or 6 batteries. When you purchase it new from a store, it will come with a 4 aa battery pack. It is easy to switch, just unplug the 6 AA pack and install plug in the 4 battery pack. Then install the batteries.
If you are looking for a great loader at a great price, then the Empire Reloader B is for you.
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Currently 3.5/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BThis hopper i got at a pawn shop for $30 i offered $40 for it but he said thirty then i said deal.
Appearance: 5 stars. This hopper looks pretty legit expecially when you get a speed feed. On the...
This hopper i got at a pawn shop for $30 i offered $40 for it but he said thirty then i said deal.
Appearance: 5 stars. This hopper looks pretty legit expecially when you get a speed feed. On the marker: This marker is well balanced but has a larger profile and sits higher on the marker (compared to the Rotor). This hopper can keep up with the rotor still, although the rotor feeds faster, it takes personal skill and practice to win a game.
Performance: 5 stars. This hopper performs great up to 22+ bps. It has worked with every marker I have thrown at it and kept up. The sound activated is nice and it is programmable to 3 speeds: 1 normal, 2 fast, and 3 faster.
Reliablility: I gave it a 4, because the lid spring broke when i was taking it out to put the speed feed in. Durability? This hopper will take some heat. The shell is strong and will take hits from paintballs. But if you drop it on the ground. I'm pretty sure the shell with crack or shatter, although if you dive and it hit's the ground you shouldn't have a problem. The Lid spring is kinda weak. When I was taking the lid off, to put my Virtue Crown speed feed on, the spring broke. Besides that it is a great hopper and very reliable.
Value: 5 stars. It is well worth $30 and maybe up to $40. As this hopper gets older and people turn to Rotors (great hopper), Prophecies, and Pinokkios, halo's worth will go down but you will still see them around, more so than the eggy now days.
Pros: Looks great, works amazing, and is pretty light.
Cons: It is difficult to take apart and the spring for the lid broke.
ok the sound activation is great when you run out of paint your hopper doesn't keep spinning. but if someone comes up behind you then shoots and then your hopper may crush paint...it hasn't happened to me yet.
this hopper is great i have used it with my WGP Autococker, my friends Brass Eagle Raider (also known as the BAT GAT!), and a few other markers. The shell is nice although i havent dropped it yet and it would probably break or shatter.
It's a great reliable hopper and i like it expecially for the price i paid for it.
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BThehopper looks pretty good but is a little heavy. I,ve used it its pretty reliable but as you can see in my cons it cant fit virtue crowns perfectly like most hoppers. i would reccomend this to...
Thehopper looks pretty good but is a little heavy. I,ve used it its pretty reliable but as you can see in my cons it cant fit virtue crowns perfectly like most hoppers. i would reccomend this to anyone who has some money for upgrades.
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BI have used my reloader B for about one year now. It was a very reliable loader... It never broke down once during a game for me (Hence the 5 stars on reliability). I particularly like the sound...
I have used my reloader B for about one year now. It was a very reliable loader... It never broke down once during a game for me (Hence the 5 stars on reliability). I particularly like the sound activation feature due to the fact that it eliminates dirty eyes and the hassle of cleaning the eyes all the time. The only real con in my opinion is that if you leave batteries in the loader while not in use, they will still be drained.
Otherwise, a great loader
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Currently 3/5 stars.
Empire Reloader BI love this hopper. I use it with my G3 and i can get around 20bps with it. It hold alot of paint so i dont run out as fast and the Halo and hopper like that. Lid is easy to open and close. Rip drive...
I love this hopper. I use it with my G3 and i can get around 20bps with it. It hold alot of paint so i dont run out as fast and the Halo and hopper like that. Lid is easy to open and close. Rip drive is awesome, i distracted me one time i was looking at it spin and then boom i got shot in the mask
