CO2 Quantity Questions

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by rtwhaling, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. rtwhaling

    rtwhaling New Member

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    I have a 50 round and 75 round cannon. How much air am I going to need? Do I need to get a big bottle or is a 12 gram bottle enough to get through a battle? Any advice would be very helpful.
     
  2. SnipeHunter

    SnipeHunter Well-Known Member

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    You'll need a bottle. A 12g is just barely enough for 50 shots. A 3.5oz bottle will give you enough for a whole battle.
     
  3. Bob

    Bob Well-Known Member

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    You can get a 5.5 unit (that's 3-50rd & 1 75rd gun) ship on a 3.5oz bottle if you get a good fill, don't have leaks and are careful with your gas. Thought I'd prefere a 7oz for anything bigger then a CA.
     
  4. Tugboat

    Tugboat Facilitator RCWC Staff Admiral (Supporter)

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    I run a 3.5oz bottle in my cruiser and battlecruiser (3x50 round guns). Also used it in my old battlecruiser that had 2 50's and a 75. Really, for anything bigger, I use a bigger bottle (bought a 9oz 'cause it could go for my BB, too)
     
  5. rtwhaling

    rtwhaling New Member

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    Thanks gentlemen, you have helped me and my wallet!
     
  6. DarrenScott

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    Does anyone remember seeing a short, squat co2 tank, of about 12oz capacity?
    From memory they were about 3 1/2" dia x 6-7" long.
     
  7. CURT

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    I use a 20oz bottle in Yamato and Bismarck. I get about 5 to 6 reloads of my cannons bismarck has 5.5 and Yamato has 7.