My painted SL-68

[EnderWigginPballin]

one of a kind, (one of a kind paint job that is)
can't find a hopper to fit the elbow, (it's old)
surprisingly accurate,
i really like it.

[FalconGuy016]

I want one of those after I get my mag, but I was never sure why

[FalconGuy016]

what do you mean you cant find a hopper to fit it though? Its an adjustable elbow

[EnderWigginPballin]

the elbow doesn't adjust outwards past a certain point.

it was made when the hopper necks were a little bit smaller than they are now. i can't even sand a hopper down to fit, I can get an adapter from Tippmann though

[davidb]

Get a small metal tube that fits inside the elbow and stick the hopper (any old hopper will do) over the tube. Then get a ring clamp and put it on the hopper to tighten it onto there. That's what I did on mine, sorry I don't have any pics. It works great though. Haven't played with it in a LONG time. Maybe I'll remedy that next time out... LOL I can stick the Halo and Nitro tank on there and look at all the funny looks I get.

Paint job looks good by the way!

[EnderWigginPballin]

Originally posted by davidb
Get a small metal tube that fits inside the elbow and stick the hopper (any old hopper will do) over the tube. Then get a ring clamp and put it on the hopper to tighten it onto there

that is pure genius... and i won't have to call Tippmann.

I've run mine off of my N2 tank, it's a steel tank and my balance was utterly destroyed... but I haven't played at a real field with it yet. only in my backyard. it came with a little old BE 45 round hopper, but those break if you sit on them

Paint job looks good by the way!

thank you

[Koosh]

here is my red anno'ed SL 68 while we are showing them off...

It really is my only back up, from a SFL E-Mag, so it doesnt get much use... but when it does, it is THE most high-tech pump available! Running an 88/45 crossfire tank (which is bigger, and WAY heavier then the gun itself!) along with my Halo! It is just kinda funny looking at peoples reactions to it too...

Nice paint on your gun as well!

[krafty]

Better idea!

Check out www.countypaintball.com for a hopper that's designed specifically for the SL-68II and it's narrow feed neck. I had one on mine, and it worked like a charm!

[Seabaas]

I still have my old Tippman 68 special and that feed neck is similar. I don't have the gun right infront of me , but I'm trying to recall this from memory, and it's pretty tuff to recall since it's been about 12 years now. But we used to use those plumbing plastic or pvc pipe reducers that you can get in most home improvement stores, I believe it was a 3/4 inch to a smaller sized neck, that fits right into the top of the tippman and the loader will fit right into the adapter. When I get off work I can check and measure the bottom part, if you need more info. But if you goto like a home depot they will have em, if you can't score one in black you can always just paint or dye it. - Seabaas

[EnderWigginPballin]

thanks Seabaas, good idea

[personman]

Hm.. my painted talon will 0wn your painted sl-68!

[EnderWigginPballin]

wow, I've got to admit, that Talon is impressive

FlamingKoosh, that red is very nice... makes it look fast

[Aliens-8-MyDad]

omg... yall havent seen a talon till u seen mine.. person man, i give u props.. but it just doesnt compare to mine

[Aliens-8-MyDad]

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