Yet another newbie with newbie questions! :)

[giant1515]

GET A GOOD THERMAL MASK!

if you can ditch the smaller nitro tank, sell it to a local shop or something, get a good thermal mask. Fogging up really gets old, and cheap masks can be uncomfortable sometimes. The eggolution should go too, but otherwise I think you're good to go, have fun with it!

Giant

[AGD-Acolyte]

Welcome to AO, AGD, and the community of Proud Automag RT owners. Unlike you, I started with an "entry lvl" marker and found myself upgrading a year later, basically losing the money I invested in the first one, so buying an Automag RT from the start is a great idea. It is also the perfect marker for someone fairly new to paintball because it combines top of the line performance with durability and simple maintenance. Once you get the marker, you should call in to AGD to register it. AGD is such a great company that if you purchase one of their products used, you can call in and they will send you a free copy of the manual and maintenance video -- very useful stuff.

I think $480 for the RT and all it comes with is a great deal. I agree with everyone here that says dump the evolution loader. I had one and could barely chrono in without that piece of junk jamming. I also would not worry about the RT allegedly being a "gas hog." Most RT users, including myself, get between 600 and 800 shots out of a 3000psi 68ci tank, so you should be fine with your 88 ci tank. I personally don't have a problem running my 3000/68 tank.

Again, welcome and good luck!