is a jt tac 5 recon paintball marker a good one?
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My experience with paint ball, and probably most other things is that once you start playing, you will NOT be happy with the JT (ANY JT) for long.  If you are serious about paintball, then buy the absolute best marker you can afford.  If the JT is all you can afford then save your money a little longer.  Wal-Mart has several Spyder markers for under $150 I believe, and one of them is an electronic one, with multiple modes of fire.\n\nThe point is that when you start playing, you will quickly find that most if not everyone you meet will outclass you substantially in the equipment department.  And upgrading your equipment is a constant issue.  So you'll want to give yourself future options by purchasing something that will \nA. function well\nB. retain as much resale value as possible (because if you continue playing you WILL end up upgrading from ANY JT product)\n\nThe other option is one that I have tried, and that is if the JT runs pretty good most fo the time, and the "ton of stuff" is good, then you could buy it, use it for now, and when you upgrade you could keep it, instead of selling/trading it off.  The reasoning behind this, is two fold, it's always nice to have back up gear, in case your gear quits in the middle of the day, and it's also nice to have enough gear around to bring a buddy that may not have their own gear yet. This really helps to build yourself a group of paintball players, by building interest in the sport, loaning out gear to newbies.
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I do play paintball.  i have been playing for a few years now.  the closts field to me is Hit and Run Paintball in Mansfield, TX  although i live in arlington.  i have a tippmann 98 custom.  i chose it because it was the best gun on the market and personally i still think it is.  because you can literally put it through hell and it still works like new.  also it has a great range of 150 feet of accuracy  without losing much velocity.  the third and final reason i cohes it is because you can customize it enough to compete with those 1000 dollar cockers and still beat them without spending 500 dollars (after you get all the upgrades you want on it you still wont be paying 1000 including the kit price).  i reccommend it to anyone who is new becasue of those three reasons
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I have used the Aimpoint and the EOTech.  Most people like the EOTech better because it easier to acquire with both eyes open.  With that said, I always liked the Aimpoint better because it sat higher so it was easier for me to acquire quickly.  I like my current setup the best though.  It is an ACOG with a J Point mounted on top.  The J Point(10 MOA dot) is very easy to acquire plus I have the long range option available.  The one drawback to a J Point is that it is more difficult to zero than other sights.
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That is a hard question most markers start around 150. So I will have to go with a very open anserl. Any marker that gets you onto the paintball field is a good marker. I started out with a Tippmann 98C. Spend some time and look around your local fields. Look at what other new players are using and ask the field owner if they ever sell used markers. I think you will find there are many people out there who will help you get started. Remember though if you spend all of your money on a marker then what are you going to spend for field fees and air. \n\nSome things I would look for in a marker.\n At least a 9oz CO2 tank \n50 ball or more hopper \nupgradeable
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Im a tippmann owner myself \nand not a spyder fan by any means but the first upgrade should be the barrel and depending on what you have on your marker you should get an expansion chamber, drop but what ever you get get what you feel is comfortable and not what others say.\nmost people i know with a spyder say its not very reliable but its all how you take care of it.  make sure you know your marker inside and out so you can fix your own problems......\n\nwww.texasghostwalkers.com\n       .......................The Silencer
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I don't know about it being a rip-off, but I wouldn't spend my money on it. Autocockers are usually good guns if you are buying the higher end versions. One thing that ALL autockers share though is their issue with being a very "finicky" gun. You'll find yourself constantly readjusting the pneumatics and many times you will need to oil down the rod...after every day of paintball you should with these things. They are very high maintenance and can't take too much of a beating. If you are looking for a cheap paintball gun, I swear by the Smart Parts Ion. It is cheap fast and very durable. 200 dollars and you've got a great gun for beginners and pros alike.
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youre not gonna find many pumps out there.  most of the time you will find a good semi-auto for around 100 to 200 dollars.  i personally have a tippmann 98 custom qhich is like a recreational god becuase its so cheap, durable, and you can upgrade it to your style of play.  to start off the gun costs between 150 and 170 dollars, depending on where you get it.  second you can bang it up dunk it under water, and possibly run a car over it and it will still work like new.  as far as the upgrades, you can turn it into a gun that can compete with those freaking expensive guns for around 300 to 400 dollars including the kit price even though it is tournament legal out of the box.  i put on a collapsible stock and a flatline barrel which increased my accuracy and range 10 fold.  when i finished with it i will have a nitrogen tank (it can run on nitrogen without mods) a cyclone hopper or a halo b hopper, an electronic trigger, and a remote line or drop forward.  the tippmann 98 custom is the only gun i have ever needed because of that.  oh and one more thing.  you can field strip it and fix it in the field meaning you can take the gun apart and fix any problems while in the game.  hope you find this helpful.  have e great time playing
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For $200, i would recomend the spyder pilot. It is around $100-$140. Its is an electric marker and will give you a chance to get the feel of walking the trigger. In semi-automatic mode, it is capped at 20 balls per second. In fully automatic mode, it is capable of 13 balls per second. If you interested in dead acuracy, and about 5 balls per second, the Tippmann is right for you. Any tippmann is fine really. Hope i helped in your decision.
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A barrel kit with different barrels would be the best due to the fact that paintballs are different sizes and to get a better accuracy you need the barrel that you can blow a paintball through easily..\n\nThe Silencer\nwww.texasghostwalkers.com
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i have a 6 years expirence of piantball and am now on a pro team but i mostly play speedball b/c thats were the fun and money is but woodsball is fun to mess around with but if u r looking to spend a little more money then i would get a Tippmann 98 custom and get an extension barrel b/c the stock barrels r wayyyyy to short now if u want to send 100 or less i would get the JT-USAtac-5 its a great gun but u deffinitly want the extension barrel on that it gives it a night and day difference when shooting long range
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Definately a Smart Parts Ion. UNfortunaly you will have to spend a little extra to buy a nitrogen tank because it wont run on CO2 but it is by far the best investment i have ever made. I started out with  Tippmann 98 custom and it was a great marker but it is definatley not fit for speedball. The Ion can be used in any game type, from playing in the woods with friends to competitive tournaments. I currently use an ion and i play on a competitive team and it has held up extremely well. It is one of the best markers for the price because it can keep up with the guns the pros use but it doesnt cost $1200 like theirs do. There are literally hundreds of upgrades you can get for it so as you play more you can upgrade different things as your interest grows. It is an electronic marker that runs on one 9V battery, and shoots fast so i would also reccommend an electric hopper. I know its not cheap altogether but it is very much worth every cent. Paintball is an expensive sport, you wont be able to get much for under 200, well nothing quality anyways. I would check out the different ions u can find on ebay because they usually go for a good price and come with upgrades. The Ion can be found at any online store as well as any paintball field or store in your area. if you have any questions about the Ion feel free to email me about them.\n\nthe best site i would look for an ion on would be http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=mQit93P1plKt7TaVBK9tX3lTi8qk60cpAqk=?CategoryName=paintball\nIt is an incredible site with great pricesand a huge selection. the page for the different ion packages they have is here: http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=mQit93P1plKt7TaVBK9tX3lTi8qk60cpAqk=?CategoryName=paintball-paintball-guns-smart-parts-paintball-guns-ion-paintball-guns\n\nI know its more than $200 overall but you should really consider this gun, it might just be the best decision youve ever made, i know its one of mine.
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Wolf sells surplus 223 rds but I would recommend against them. I used them in my bushmaster and it was freaking hard to clean. Also, the gun started jamming after about 40 rounds. They have a lacquer coating on them that gets hot and gooey in the barrel.
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It depends on what type of play you are into.  \n\n1.  Outdoor/recball (woods or indoor buildings)\n\n- you can go a few routes here.  Tipman makes the 98 custom which is a TANK!  rarely breaks down and shoots fairly accurate.  Spyder makes markers as well and some that are knock off electro's.  If you are in this group, stick with these two brands.\n\n2. Speedball/Xball/Hyperball/Tourny.\n\n- Here is where you dump all your money.... Electro is the only way to go here seeing as even the auto cockers have e-blades.  You will want to go with an N tank instead of C02 which is a dirty air fluid.  Then you will want a fast hopper because the marker will want to shoot fast, so the hopper has to keep up.  I shoot a Feather light Viking.  Angles are ok but cheaply made and mass produced.  Dye makes great DM4 , 5 , and 6's  I would stay away from Bob Long intimidators... they are outdated.\n\n\nAnd for pumps... go with the dudes down the street from me in Oregon... CCI Phantom Pumps are the best in the market!
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Hey, I'd recommend the TL-R. Very solid, very reliable gun. I have one. I went Paintballing with my TL-R it's very conservative on C02 so you won't have to refill for a while, it's very accuarte once you tweek the Hop Up a little bit and get it perfect. Go with the TL-R they're relatively inexpensive and they last a very long time. And If you're looking to spend under 300, I can sell you the TL-R, Redz Paintball Armor, Woodland Camo, Full Head Helmet, 10 oz C02 tank with a Buttstock, a Neck Protector and Gloves for 275. Give me an Email at curnuttematt@yahoo.com if you're interested or if you have AOL instant Messenger, get me at Spartan Airsoft. Consider that, you don't really need anything else after that.
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I second the Rem 710 for you. Can't go wrong and you can always trade it up in the future if you want, knowing you can get 80% or more of what you invested.  \n\nIt's a great beginner package, good quality and easy to operate and clean. \n\nStart with a bolt action gun. It will shoot better than you....meaning you can practice a lot from a bench rest and work on your shooting skills without dealing with the complexities of a semi-auto. \n\n30.06 is a good calibre. Easy to find and cheap practice ammo and it will serve to hunt just about anything you want in North America. Don't be seduced by any of the Magnum calibres. They are often more than is needed and can be expensive to practice with. They are in my book just "macho toys" for big boys.
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If you're new to paintball, stay away from the Ion and go with a Tippmann. Tippmanns are durable and very low maintenance. Plus they make tons of upgrades for them.\n\nIons are not a good choice for a beginning player.
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Is your cousin a woodsballer or does he play speedball?  A Karnivore is a very nice marker for speedball, but if he is in the woods, tippmann is the way to go.  Try actionvillage.com or 888paintball.com.  they typically have pretty good prices.