Tiberius Sniper Rounds, Info from TK

[AGD]

All,

Tiberius has just introduced their "Sniper Rounds" and there is a lot of discussion on the forums. Just to set things straight, here is the scoop:

They are made by Perfect Circle the same company that makes the FN303 rounds.

They are marketed by Tiberius.

They are spin stabilized just like the FN303 with the fins

They weigh 3 grams like a regular paintball (the 303 projectiles weigh 8 grams)

Thousands of rounds have been shot in development at PCP.

They are easily as accurate as the heavier 303 rounds and we think this is because they have more aggressive fins that make them spin up faster out of the barrel. I heard some incredible accuracy numbers from the tests, but since I have not shot them myself, I don't want to say anything.

The front of the paintball breaks, the backs generally don't.

The back end is completely hollow, this is where we save the weight.

They can be loaded backwards down the barrel if you want to use them in a regular marker.

Tiberius is working on a clip fed conversion kit for their markers, from what I understand this includes a barrel and clip replacement.

I believe the price will be less than a buck each.

This info comes from my partner who is running PCP but since I am in AZ now, I am not there to see what exactly is going on.

AGD

[michbich]

Just to add to your post.

[mostpeople]

Sniper round eh.. does it fly farther?

I am very skeptical

[michbich]

At a 45 degree angle, it is advertised at 500ft compared to 300ft with conventional paint.

[mostpeople]

At a 45 degree angle, it is advertised at 500ft compared to 300ft with conventional paint.

so I can lob a dollar 500 feet instead of lobbing 3 cents 300 feet?

[eXo_oUtSiDeR]

yeah ill probably be sticking with regular paint. But they would be neat to try out none the less!

[Sundown]

so I can lob a dollar 500 feet instead of lobbing 3 cents 300 feet?

haha good point

Looking forward to seeing how this develops. Not sure if it will become very popular though.
you can't just drop all these in a hopper and go shoot.

So maybe allot better for ''law enforcement training''.
Which is probably the reason they created this in the first place

[Looper]

Tiberius is working on a clip fed conversion kit for their markers, from what I understand this includes a barrel and clip replacement.

Looking forward to seeing how this develops. Not sure if it will become very popular though. you can't just drop all these in a hopper and go shoot.

So maybe allot better for ''law enforcement training''.
Which is probably the reason they created this in the first place

More than likely it's Tiberius trying to stave off the New Tippmann pistol marker coming out with the cheaper clips and a slimmer handle grip.

[Rudz]

hmmmm, id love to see one of these in action

[BigEvil]

Probably more geared towards law enforcement training.

[StygShore]

imagine TA will come out wiht a "ultimate sniper" configuration of the T9 platform or something to go along with these.

Imagine pullin out a T9 pistol and gogging someone at 400+ feet - think they might pull you and check to see if you are hot


Styg

[Miltonyz]

A dollar a round is expensive but you have to figure that are at the begining of their development cycle with lower production numbers. If they took off in a big way economies of scale should bring the price down. How much did paintballs cost per round when they first came out? Heck if it is extermely accurate in the long run would could save money shooting these balls. At 50 a case for cheap paint you are looking at 2.5 cents a ball. At 13 balls a second you are shooting 32 cents a second. If you can pop a guy in two or three tiberous rounds as opposed to dumping a pod, how much do you lose?

I'm sure that some scenario guys with their sniper get up would love to try this. My concern is that it appears to have sarificed paint volume for weight reduction? How well does it mark.

[deathbypaint1213]

Probably more geared towards law enforcement training.

Definately. My dad is a detective, and he talks to me alot about pepperballs and other less - lethal projectiles. I just find it un - conventional to go to the spring - fed magazine; whereas it is a hell of a lot easier loading your hopper. (Especically on how much paint the average player uses). I think they would kick*** in stock-class play though

[Coralis]

I can also see a use for scenario play , those who like to get all geared up in ghille suits and pump guns would probably find the extra range and accuracy a big bonus.

[Ruler_Mark]

I can also see a use for scenario play , those who like to get all geared up in ghille suits and pump guns would probably find the extra range and accuracy a big bonus.

scenarios are always FPO though.