I am sorry to bother you with a redundant question, but I better trust the opinions here, and what I have gathered from searches hasn't quite satisfied me.
Anyhow, here is the situation:
I currently am using a "classic" Mag, which I have been running on CO2. The CO2 was running from a remote with an expansion chamber, and this was connected to the back-bottle, which is in the standard configuration under the valve.
The CO2 tank, which is over 10 years old, has bit the dust. So, I will need to purchase something new. Now, I have had problems with the CO2 on occasion; even with a friend's anti-siphon, during fast strings or in freezing weather, I would still get freeze. Considering the problems oft associated with C02 on Mags, and factoring in the fact that I have to deal with the often frigid temperatures in Ohio, I am considering switching to HPA.
Fist and foremost, price is a concern. For one, I don't want a tank that is worth more than my marker. Additionally, as a college student, money and time are short, so I don't want to spend a lot on something that I may not be able to use often (although I plan on trying to get in as much time as I can).
Since I am using a standard Mag, and don't expect to upgrade anytime soon, I think that a fixed tank would suffice, thus cutting cost. Also, I would gladly buy used, further helping things.
One thing that I am not sure about is what capacity/pressure I should get. I do not shoot a huge volume. At most, I only fire a few-hundred rounds a game. However, I don't want to (and sometimes can't) fill up after every game. So, I don't need a huge capacity tank, but I don't want to be out of luck on a field that doesn't fill HPA. So, I am thinking that perhaps a moderate capacity tank would suffice.
One final consideration is my set-up. Because I have bad wrists, I don't really like hauling around a lot of weight. That is one reason I have a remote (in addition to the CO2 probs). However, it is an older, coiled remote, and I am unsure of the pressure limits on it. I have heard that most are around 3000 psi, more than enough, although even less should be enough. Has anyone has any problems with bursting? Also, I have an older pack that is sized for a 20 oz. I don't really want a new pack as this one works well, so, IF I stayed with remote, this would be a factor. However, if the only tanks that will fit are low capacity tanks, then I will just mount it on the marker, and nix the remote.
I think that is all of the information that is pertinent. So, given these factors, what would you suggest that I look for? Please indicate not only brand/model, but also shot-capacity, avg price (new or used) and any other relevant info.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Sorry for the length!
Anyhow, here is the situation:
I currently am using a "classic" Mag, which I have been running on CO2. The CO2 was running from a remote with an expansion chamber, and this was connected to the back-bottle, which is in the standard configuration under the valve.
The CO2 tank, which is over 10 years old, has bit the dust. So, I will need to purchase something new. Now, I have had problems with the CO2 on occasion; even with a friend's anti-siphon, during fast strings or in freezing weather, I would still get freeze. Considering the problems oft associated with C02 on Mags, and factoring in the fact that I have to deal with the often frigid temperatures in Ohio, I am considering switching to HPA.
Fist and foremost, price is a concern. For one, I don't want a tank that is worth more than my marker. Additionally, as a college student, money and time are short, so I don't want to spend a lot on something that I may not be able to use often (although I plan on trying to get in as much time as I can).
Since I am using a standard Mag, and don't expect to upgrade anytime soon, I think that a fixed tank would suffice, thus cutting cost. Also, I would gladly buy used, further helping things.
One thing that I am not sure about is what capacity/pressure I should get. I do not shoot a huge volume. At most, I only fire a few-hundred rounds a game. However, I don't want to (and sometimes can't) fill up after every game. So, I don't need a huge capacity tank, but I don't want to be out of luck on a field that doesn't fill HPA. So, I am thinking that perhaps a moderate capacity tank would suffice.
One final consideration is my set-up. Because I have bad wrists, I don't really like hauling around a lot of weight. That is one reason I have a remote (in addition to the CO2 probs). However, it is an older, coiled remote, and I am unsure of the pressure limits on it. I have heard that most are around 3000 psi, more than enough, although even less should be enough. Has anyone has any problems with bursting? Also, I have an older pack that is sized for a 20 oz. I don't really want a new pack as this one works well, so, IF I stayed with remote, this would be a factor. However, if the only tanks that will fit are low capacity tanks, then I will just mount it on the marker, and nix the remote.
I think that is all of the information that is pertinent. So, given these factors, what would you suggest that I look for? Please indicate not only brand/model, but also shot-capacity, avg price (new or used) and any other relevant info.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Sorry for the length!
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