New to paintball some questions – be nice :)

[Leigh K]

Hi Guys

Sorry for the following bad newbie questions!

1: I have been playing paintball for a little while now and for my first gun im thinking of buying a Proto Rail, is this a good gun as I can’t find any reviews on it.

2: What do the main majority of paint balling sites use – CO2 or Air and what should I go for?

3: Where do you fill up your CO2 or Air bottles for your guns?

4: Im sort of in a boat on my own with paintballing compared to my friends who are not really into it, so what’s the best way to get into and more involved and possibly a member?

Thanks

[Wigs]

1: I have been playing paintball for a little while now and for my first gun im thinking of buying a Proto Rail, is this a good gun as I can’t find any reviews on it.
great marker just purchased one myself after getting a good deal and useing one at my local site
2: What do the main majority of paint balling sites use – CO2 or Air and what should I go for?
If your going to Run an electric set up go for Air no doubt about it would drop CO2 as soon as you leave mechanical guns.
3: Where do you fill up your CO2 or Air bottles for your guns?
At your local paintball site make sure when dealing with Air the you ask a competant person to fill it as improper use can be dangerous
4: Im sort of in a boat on my own with paintballing compared to my friends who are not really into it, so what’s the best way to get into and more involved and possibly a member?
get in touch with your local paintball site and pop down for there walk ons there will be loads of people that can help and advise you.
Thats basically what i did

Thats basically how i started mate!

[Leigh K]

Thanks for your reply so quick Wigs!,

Is it best to buy your own gun before going out on walk-on days? And if I buy the 'Proto Rail' will it come with a hopper and an air bottle or will I need to purchase them also?

Thanks,

[mattchew]

Everything is purchased seperately, out of interest where are you from? perhaps we can search up some local sites where you can play.

[Leigh K]

Im from the other side of Coventry near Meriden, and I usually go to (Bassets Pole) site in Birmingham

[balf]

Good site is Bassets pole, bug a guy down there called Gurkha, he'll point you right, you will need a set of ladders to talk to him though

[Dark Warrior]

Bassets Pole allows walk on and is air site with a bit of CO2 is needed
You can get a Proto Rail as part of a starter kit from most shops, but its better to get a larger air system than the stock 0.8/3000 bottle you normally get 1.1/3000 is better but a 1.1/4500 is more versatile. There are a load of good loaders out there so get something more mid-range than cheap.
Talk to any of the staff @ NPF and they will point you towards some of the regular own gunners down there

[Leigh K]

Cool, cheers guys.

if i brought the following setup what would be the best to use (C02 Or Air)

Proto Rail with a Empire Reload 2 Hopper, would i need to buy anything else apart from paint balls?

Thanks Again

[dev dev]

Squeegie / pull thru
Pot Pack
pots
air bottle
goggles
-----------------------------then when ready
gloves
playing jersey
playing pants
knee / elbow pads (maybe )

[mattchew]

use air mate.

[Scrumpy]

it maybe worth upgrading the reload 2 to something a little more substantial like an eggy 2, halo b or empire b