Tippmann 98 Custom is an update of the original Tippmann 98. It is a semi-automatic blowback paintball gun with a robust open-bolt inline. It is still equipped with a reliable and durable unit, making it popular especially to newcomers of the game. It is also known as 98C, 98 Custom or 98.
The 98 Custom is compatible with compressed air, nitrogen and carbon dioxide for ball propulsion. Because of the various gas that it can use, it is quite adaptable to any weather conditions. This paintball gun weighs 2.9 lbs without the tank and a barrel of 8.5 inches. It is made up from die cast aluminum. These features make the Tipmmann 98 Custom heavier and longer as opposed to most paintball guns.
Maintaining your gun is essential if you want it to last long while providing you a good game performance. Upon purchasing the gun, it has its basic maintenance pack equipped with a spare tank, o-ring, barrel sleeve and a cleaning cable. Though durability and reliability is the Tippmann's trademark, regular maintenance is critical.
Most people would prefer using the CO2 for the propulsion of the balls. It is cheaper compared to the compressed air. You can use a 20 oz CO2 tank to provide you more shots.
Keep in mind to use a quality paintballs. Avoid using paintballs with thinner shells. It breaks easily, making your gun prone to jams.
Always clean your gun after the game. Although the 98 Custom can hold a significant amount of dirt and paint, cleaning your gun will help it function better. You can remove all the paintballs and the release the air after the game. Remove the barrel and clean it using a pull-through towel or sponge. Remove also the feed neck and clean it using a warm, running water and then dry it with a towel. If there are broken paintballs, remove it using a spray bottle. You need this too to remove dirt and paint in the breech area. The outer receiver can also be sprayed clean and wiped dry. While cleaning, you can also check if the ball latch is still intact. It is the orange device in the breech that controls the feed of the paintballs, preventing more that 1 ball to enter the barrel.
While cleaning, you may also want to check if the ball latch is intact. Sometimes, the 98 Custom must be disassembled. In doing so, you have ensure that the front sight spring is still there, as well as the other springs and pins in the trigger when you putting it back. Exposing the internal part of the gun enables you to clean them as well. The rear bolt can be wiped clean with a wet cloth then oiled. The o-ring on the other hand can be replaced as necessary, as well as the ball latch. Keep in mind that when disassembling the 98C, you have to be sure the valve is left in its place. Repeated removing of the bolts that holds it can cause its body to wear and tear.
Once you are done cleaning, lubricate it and it is now ready to be used again. Remember, do not use any other oil. There is a special paintball gun oil that you should use for lubricating your gun. Some lubricants may not be compatible with CO2 and using them may cause the marker to malfunction.
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