I'm new to paintball, going to get my first marker. I had my heart set on a new 98 custom platinum package, but when I thought and realized I would be fine with used, my options opened up and I'm not sure which one to get. I like the ACT, picatinny rail, and the "easy access" features seemed ok but not really a selling point. In my ignorance I thought the 98C had the cyclone feed system, and that seems like a very good addition, but right now is about the only reason I'm considering the A5. I would like to shoot at medium/long range, so range and accuracy are important to me (the firing speed of the cyclone may be unnecessary?). I was also going to buy the flatline barrel, but I'm open to suggestions for other upgrades as well. Right now I am looking at 32 degree team colors/competition paint mostly because of the $35 for 2000. I'm not sure how competitive I'm going to so I want something cheap but reasonably reliable (I know its an oxymoron). My budget is roughly $300.
If you want the faster speed then get the A-5. If you don't care too much then go for the 98C. Don't buy a flatline. My friend got one with the same idea as you and he's had nothing but problems with it. Flatlines are very velocity picky and often unreliable.
For good accuracy and range I recommend the Evil Pipe Kit if you can find one. My brother has one and it's very easy to match different paint sizes to your barrel. If not then the J&J Ceramic is good along with the Tippmann Werks.
As for paint, the best quality low-price paint I've found is Visible Impact. They have it at Wal-Mart for $38 a case (2000). Make sure you ask to open it and see if the paint is dimpled or broken.
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