Return of the SL-68II

INTERNALLY ARE SAME! If you still have your Gen 1, Get Yours Parts Now!

Greetings from Tippmann:

We are not sure you were expecting this, but the SL-68 II is back! Tippmann is reintroducing this paintball legend with a few modern updates, including a redesigned integrated feed neck that fits most standard hoppers now on the market, as well as a redesigned ergonomic grip for enhanced comfort and control.

We didn’t make a lot of changes to the original design of the SL-68 II because – quite frankly – Denny Tippmann, Jr. did not feel that was necessary. We see this appealing to the growing number of players who are looking to have fun while shooting less paint in a day as well as those ‘purists’ or ‘old-school’ paintball players who really fell in love with this game using the original SL-68 II. Although this is currently a limited market, it does appeal to those hard core players and it may provide some fields and dealers a new way to play the game by offering a game using less paint. This marker will also be promoted on all major web sites, on our social network sites, be shown at all major paintball events including the Tippmann Challenge coming up later this month, and be available to paintball teams using pump markers.

Here are just a few of the comments we have received from a small test group of players who recently saw the release of the new SL-68 II:

“I've been a fan of this marker since I started playing paintball. I will, to this day, borrow my brother's well worn SL 68II and play pump when I haven't got the funds to dump into playing with a faster marker all day. I love this thing, and I am extremely glad that you guys have decided to bring this back”.

“Please hold on while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I certainly didn’t see that one coming, and I imagine most other folks will feel exactly the same way. I know for me personally, the first game of paintball I ever played was using a rented SL-68 II. I also remember the day of near-mourning on the forum when the discontinuation of the SL-68 II was announced.”

“Holy crap!!!! That's all I can say! I didn't expect this at all, that is so, so, so cool. I'm sure this will have a huge positive response. I've always wanted an SL-68 II and never got my hands on one.Amazing work these days, I'm very impressed”

As stated above, the new SL-68 II still has the same great features that helped establish the original as a true paintball legend. These features include an 11-inch performance barrel; a breech port for easy cleaning; an all-metal trigger; an external velocity adjustor; a built-in sight rail; an integrated tank adapter with built-in gas line and front and rear sling mounts.

Thanks as always for your support; we look forward to an exciting launch.

MAP: $169
Used: $80-100

Tips on Choosing a Paintball Marker

There are various steps on choosing the most preeminent paintball markers. You just have to know what you are doing and buying before you start anything.

Some recommended things to do before you go about buying your gun

Go to your local field, spot your gun, ask to try it out
Go to your local shop and try it out. Feel it, etc

Read reviews on site such as InfoPaintball,

First off you must be able to determine your budget; there is a chance where you might have to buy other things other than the markers, which can array from $150 to more than $800. Also be aware of the fact that some paint-guns, such as semi-auto and auto-cockers, discharge more balls and use more CO2 than others. This can also affect the cost of your game.

It will be in your best interest to use or rent the guns that you will employ. Choose the size and type of paintball loader you want, and that is best for your use. A bigger loader holds more balls, but is much heavier. Here also lies the question: how much paint do you delineate on firing at your opponents? Some players like to shoot single, accurate shots, while others keep their opponents pinned down with an invariable bombardment.

Decide the length of barrel you want for your gun. A longer barrel is commonly more precise, but it is also heavier and more ill at ease. A rifled barrel costs more, but also tends to be more accurate.

Tippmann 98C

Tippmann Paintball Guns. Heard very often of at the fields
Perfect beginner guns. Strong enough to handle a hammer. Customizable. What more?

Tippmann's are the most common guns for beginners. The most common Tippmann is the 98C.

Cheap
Durable
Upgradeable

All you need is
Barrel [Accuracy]
Double Trigger [Preference]
Loader [For the faster shooters]
Air or Co2

Yupp. That's all the you need. You can spend the rest of your life upgrading a Tippmann, and everything would be a waste. It's the best thing for beginners, but there are other guns out there.

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The 98C was my first gun for three years. Period
You can hammer that thing [literally] for three years like me. It's now sold and it's shooting perfectly.

Durability- Upgrading from the 98 to a electro was like a elementary school kid learning rocket science. I didn't even oil it for the first year, till my [now] teammate told me to.... All you need to do is oil over the bolt and the oring on the backcap, throw some oil in the hole in your ASA, fire it up a couple times and you're good for a year. [Although I wouldn't recommend it]

Popularity- Anyone can help you, most fields have these as rentals. There is ALWAYS a fix for this gun. Without even spending much money as for electros.

Co2- Takes Co2 and Air. Most beginners either don't have the money, or are not into the sport yet, to throw in $150+ for a carbon fiber air tank. The 98 will shoot fine with Co2, use a remote line and it's still great.

Design- The 98 internals are in between two metal halves of the body. You can see everything in front of you and is easily accessible. It may take some time getting used to, but once you get used to it, it's take less than 5min to maintain your gun after everyday of play.

Upgrades- There are now many website to help you with your gun. The upgrades are fairly cheap and some are worth it, and as usual, some are not. So read reviews, ask questions, and try it out first.

Comment/Email if you need help.

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Downsides
Customer Service [CS]- It's not that great now...

Popularity- You just got your first paintball gun. Walking proud, showing it off.. Oh wait... What are those 94561235456 people doing with the same gun? Yupp, rentals...

I once went to the field with my Tippmann. And went to fill up air, the guy
there ask me "Is that one of our rentals?" Seeing [as above] all I did was
put a double trigger, hopper, and barrel on it.

Design- The little pins and everything get pretty annoying in the beginning. So watch out for those, if they lose their place, put them back in the holes. I recommend bringing it to your local shop and have them take it apart for you once or twice, and watch them.

The 98 is a bit longer compared to electros now. But for the price, and since it's a beginner gun, it's worth it.

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Well there you have it, the review and thoughts of the Tippmann paintball gun(s) 98C.
Buy it, shoot it, sell it, upgrade.

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