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  • AllAmericanMag
    No.
    • Dec 2001
    • 1026

    #1

    E-Matrix Questions

    Approx. how many shots can you get out of a 20oz. Co2 tank without the bolt kit? Thanks!
    -Mike
  • MAGS own YOU
    I oWn y0u
    • Oct 2001
    • 696

    #2
    I would refrain from using c02 on a Matrix. I think they prefer n2, correct me if im wrong..
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    • AllAmericanMag
      No.
      • Dec 2001
      • 1026

      #3
      I'm fairly positive they can use Co2 just like the Impulse/Shocker.
      -Mike

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      • PigSweat
        Registered User
        • Oct 2001
        • 667

        #4
        While a Matrix does operate better with CA, they can be run on CO2 with minimal difficulty. Provided you are running a remote/anti-siphon. On top of that, you will want an on/off valve for your CO2, so that when you set the gun down you will not draw liquid.

        As for the number of shots, count on 1000+.

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        • AllAmericanMag
          No.
          • Dec 2001
          • 1026

          #5
          Really? But I thought E-Matrixs were supposed to be horribly un-efficient?
          -Mike

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          • FeelTheRT
            Registered User
            • Jun 2001
            • 2950

            #6
            Many guns can use CO2 such as Shocker, Impulse, Autocockers, Tippmann Model 98 and some others but that dosn't dosn't make CO2 a cleaner gas.. seriously, it's a dirty gas. It's carbondioxide. Make you gun happy, use air.

            The efficiancy is concidered very bad but you can purchase a bolt mod where it will make you Matrix much more efficant ie 1500 shots with an 88ci/4500. But if you do'nt feel like speneind $150, you can just buy a larger tank like an 88/3k where you'll be getting around 800-900 shots with.
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            • mountaindud
              An "Irish-American"
              • Dec 2001
              • 159

              #7
              See this is what I'm talking about, now you want an E-Matrix. Why don't you just get an IR3 Angel with a Shocker, E-Matrix and a cocker duct-taped to it.

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              • AllAmericanMag
                No.
                • Dec 2001
                • 1026

                #8
                Shut up Mike, I'm trying to get all the facts so I can make an informed purchase
                -Mike

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                • Bob Mundon
                  Registered User
                  • Mar 2002
                  • 59

                  #9
                  i read on warpig that YOU DO NOT use co2 on the matrix, of course i could be wrong but i wouldnt want to even chance screwing up a gun like that.

                  and yes its very innefficient, again i got that from warpig

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                  • RSUAVE911
                    Posts: 0
                    • Nov 2001
                    • 395

                    #10
                    I am positive you can use CO2 on a matrix...But like all guns CO2 destroys it. So use nitro, if you are gonna spend 650 on a gun spring another 200 for a tank.
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                    • DryIce
                      Team Crime Scene
                      • May 2001
                      • 471

                      #11
                      ok
                      i will answer this one since i have a matrix.
                      Yes you can use Co2 on a matrix
                      and Yes you will get more shots than off of a 68/3000.
                      The matrix IS horribly inefficient when you get it stock, but if you get the bolt kit from aardvark you get a lot more shots per tank (they claim 33% more).
                      The MAIN reason you dont want to use co2 on your matrix is because of how dirty it is. This could inturn damage your solenoid... which would be a bad thing. If running co2 I would either run it remote or anti syphon.
                      Also some sort of a filter can be used
                      hope this helps


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                      Blue Freeflow Matrix #7 of 15
                      Old Matrix #649

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                      • billmi
                        Tech Editor - WARPIG.com
                        • May 2001
                        • 810

                        #12
                        If you're going to quote WARPIG, you might want to read the WARPIG review of the Matrix. Owing to the fact that it runs at such a low operating pressure it works fine on CO2.

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                        • DryIce
                          Team Crime Scene
                          • May 2001
                          • 471

                          #13
                          just make sure to run it remote
                          or get one of those big co2 fiberwrapped bottles smart parts makes
                          im pretty sure they are anti-siphon


                          Baseone Paintball

                          Blue Freeflow Matrix #7 of 15
                          Old Matrix #649

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