Imp vs Bushmaster

[Gerst]

I am looking at picking up one of these two guns. Planning to spend around $450. Just wanted to here from people on this forum what gun they feel is the better pick up. I have shot a Smartparts Imp and like the feel of it. Plus the fact that there are tons of upgrades out there for it. I have never shot a Bushmaster and don't know much about them.

I am keeping my Automag. I have upgraded my automag with everything except for the x-valve. My automag is about 5 to 6 years old now and I am looking at purchasing something different.

Thanks in Adv
Gerst

[cris8762]

get the freshman college pack from www.e-paintballoutlet.com

[Gerst]

Thanks cris8762.

The price is right. I might have to pick that up. Just have to wait to hear what others have to say. I am looking at buying either the Imp or bushmaster next week.

Hope the price stays the same.

Gerst

[felony]

question..

I have looked around @ e-paintballoutlet.com some but have a question..

I have a flatline 3000psi 68ci tank. If I wear to get that system, would I ultimatly have to sell my reg and keep my bottle for that maxflo reg?

All you need for that setup is a bottle correct?

THanks
Dan

[Riot[Z-Grip]]

If you get the Bottom Line version of the Max-Flow, it takes a screw in nitro or co2 tank. If you want to use an adjustable, non screw in tank, then you need to get a vertical reg. Both Max-Flo's and Sidewinder's work good on Imps.

-Riot

[felony]

Thanks!!

That is something I did not know!!

I am now liking the impy more and more.

Thanks
Dan

[speedyejl]

I've owned both, I would recomend a Bushmaster. In the long run both an Impulse and a Bushmaster will perform almost identically. The Bushmaster will be lighter though, which will be the deciding factor. Also you can buy a Stock 2k3 with PDS for pretty cheap, and they come milled and annodizied in your choice of color, where as you can get a black impulse o yay!

Seriously though if you are going to be strapped for a cash a 2K3 would be the way to go.
Compare a the Sophmore package at EPBO which really is a great deal, to a 2K3 with PDS.

Sophmore Package-$485
Vert Regulator
LPR
3-way trigger

2K3 with PDS-$550
Vert Reg
LPR
4-Way Trigger
PDS (Vision)
Delrin Bolt
2 Piece Barrel



You can't beat the savings. A sophmore package upgraded to the Bushmaster above would cost $~750. Give it some thought the Bushmaster really is a better bang for your buck.

Also when upgrading the Bushmaster all I would recomend would be a Vapor Valve, Stickies, Low rise, Barrel Set, and a Vapor Bolt (only if you have blow back isuses).

[TheTramp]

Re: question..

Originally posted by felony

I have a flatline 3000psi 68ci tank. If I wear to get that system, would I ultimatly have to sell my reg and keep my bottle for that maxflo reg?

The best thing to do in this case would be to go with the vertical max-flo reg. set-up. You could keep using your Flatline with the pressure set to 400-600psi and the vertical Max-flo will take it down to the 100-200psi you'll need. I think it only cost a very little bit more to get the vert. max-flo option at e-paintballoutlet.

[Snake847]

I own bouth and mechanicly they are almost identical but the bushmaster comes with better performance out fo the box and if each gun is upgraded to the fullest the bushmaster will be a little better than the best impy.

[Surreal]

wow..

i'm not even going to start a flame war, but i will say that the impulse is the better gun. for the stock price, you get the best reg around, a pretty good stock barrel, decent trigger, and a very easy to upgrade gun, with about a bazillion upgrades for it.

[Snake847]

I have a impulse..... the trigger is thin and pull is long. the bushmaster in my eyes is way better. have you ever even shot a bushmaster?

[cris8762]

i've shot many bushmasters and many impulses, including many hiher end impulses and the new bushmasters as well

i preferred the feel of the impulse.

ALSO with the trigger comment, ALMOST ALL (the exception is the AVI imp which is a joke) non stock impulses have a upgraded trigger than can cost as low as 20 dollars and is fully adjustable.

how can you say that the best bushmaster will be better than the best upgraded impulse? (impulse: rat impulse with 90 degree frame (or iframe if u dont like ir3 type), vertical maxxy, delrin bolt, LPR, fast program Cricket vision board, completely upgraded internals, options on type of bolt, grips, feed tube, barrel, and colors)

[Surreal]

i wouldn't have replied if i never shot a bushy.

as far as i'm concerned, the new bushy trigger frame is just terrible anyway. there is so much slop on the trigger, even after adjusted you can push it all the way forward .. its lame.

[mykroft]

AT the low end, the Bushmaster is probably the better marker, definitely if you are looking at the BKO, the Impy's only advantage is CO2 compatibility. The Bushy's got an LPR and an adjustable trigger stock. The two markers are about equal at the midrange, and the Impulse takes the lead at the high range (The Bushmaster just has nothing which compares to an Adrenaline or Strange Impulse)

[Snake847]

How bout shocktech or vapor bushmasters?