Lvl 10 Spring vs Gas Efficiency

[the mag guy]

I run a 114 Cu. In. 3000 psi, fixed output 800psi nitro Duck Tank.

I noticed that then I switched to the mid weight spring my tank runs out of air significantly faster. I know this is due to the valve now needs more pressure to push the bolt against the spring, but i was wondering if anyone has sat down with a full tank and recorded shots per tank, per spring.

The lvl 10 is some good stuff, but yesterday I strapped on a full tank and fired off prolly 100 shots max and I dropped 1000 psi!!!! Nothing leaks at all, and I know the gas isnt just vanishing w/o being used.

I was thinking about going with the short spring or even the old spring from my classic valve for now due to me wanting to be able to get 500 or more shots off of a 114 Cu in tank. I mean dang its a behemoth! I figured I'd get atleast 2000 shots off of it.

Any tips on how to boost effieiency?

[Asym]

The lvl 10 is some good stuff, but yesterday I strapped on a full tank and fired off prolly 100 shots max and I dropped 1000 psi!!!!

With or without paint? Dryfiring seems to waste a lot more air than shooting with paint.

Also this thread (http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=198422) migth be useful, even though we didn't talk about different springs.

[the mag guy]

Ive shot it both ways but in the instance I talked about it was with paint.

I cant believe Im going to have to fill my 114 Cu In tank after every game. :eek:

[braaatz]

I have a crossfire 114ci 3000psi tank , an RT pro valve w/ l 10 bolt.
I get around 1200 shots before i refill @ 900-1000 psi.
I use the gold spring ( short spring) and shooting 280fps.
With the red spring( medium spring) i get about 200 less shots.

[the mag guy]

i know it doesnt really affect it, but how many shims do you use, in the lvl X?

[the mag guy]

if i could get mine to do even 1000 id be happy. there are games when i shoot over 1000. Havent had one of those in forever though b/c i dont like playing back.