is it worth it to pay the extra 100 for 4500 psi?

[DeathscytheSK]

I gotta get a bunch of stuff for my mag that I just got, and I can get a 68 ci 3000 psi tank for 80 bucks or pay 180 for a 68 ci 4500 psi tank, is it worth the extra 100 for 1500 more psi? I know that a 4500 psi tank holds about half more shots than a 3000 psi tank but I am also looking to save myself some cash if I can

[Bulldog]

I think most would say yes, if you can get fills for it at your field. You'll go from *approximately 700 shots per fill to *approximately 1000.

[DeathscytheSK]

Actually the prices would be 125 to 180, the 125 would be 68 ci 3000 psi and I could get about 800 shots per fill, for the extra 55, I can get 1000 shots per fill, I am thinking that getting the 3000 psi tank can save me some cash for my lvl 10 bolt, thats one thing, pay more for the tank and not get a lvl 10 or get the cheaper 68 ci 3000 psi and get a lvl 10? another factor is every time I would go to my field, I would be paying 15 bucks for all day nitro fillup

[Kevmag]

Many 4500 tanks have a 5yr hydro date, where many 3000 tanks (fiber) need hydro after 3yr. If you're looking at fiber 3k tank, I'd say it's worth $55 for 2 yrs free from re-hydro. If the $125 tank is steel (kinda $$$ for steel), the extra weight savings is worth $55 IMO.

[Dern]

First make sure you can fill a tank up to 4500 at your local fields. Then weigh this personally: The convenience of more shots per fill, or the convenience of have 55$ to spend on other things. if you play rec/rogueball a lot, I'd go with a 4500 so that you don't keep running out of air. If you almost always play at a field that can keep filling you up, then I'd go with a 3000 because you won't really run out of air (since you can just get it refilled).

[CMDane]

There's always the option of your own fill station. You can go with the 3k tank, then head out to your local sporting goods store and pick up a scuba tank and order a fill station hook-up online. You'd probably be looking at around $150, plus a $6-20 scuba fill. Throw the scuba in the trunk and fill to your heart's content. 10 weekends at $15 per all day fill and the scuba tank has broken even. If you do decide to go this route, tell the people filling the tank that it's for paintball and you should get a discount over normal fill prices.

[xmetal2001]

Check to see if there are 4500 fills where you play. If there are, then YES, it is worth it. Otherwise you are wasting your money.

[845]

I think it is worth it.

[Kevmaster]

yes, its worth it even if your field doesnt do 4500psi fills now, they may later

[fire1811]

if your field fills 45 get it and i have an new pmi pure energy tank 68/45 and those now have a 5 year hydro
i believe its all tanks that Luxfer make have 5 yr

[FreshmanBob]

Go for it, you'll get about 40% more shots, 50 if you top it off, its a really nice feature.

[Snewk]

My field just got a megabooster and can do 45k psi fills now. I'm glad I got my 4500 tank when I was deciding to order a new nitro tank. Go for it.

[yeahthatsme]

you know you can get level 10s from 888paintball.com for 68.94 right? that will save you some.


anyways, i woudl go with a 4500 because you will have lots more shots per fill, and that will make it lots more convenient.

[BeerCitySk8brds]

Depends on where you play. How your financial situation is. If they fill 4500. How much you shoot. And other factors too.

In my opinion it is worth it if you play alot and shoot alot. It really isn't worth it to me though.

[FalconGuy016]

its COMPLETELY worth it, if your 68/3000 is a steel tank. Its a good idea to invest in a good tank