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ASTM revises standard proposition for ball weights!

Posted by  on 12 December 2009, 4:04 am

Based on the article and discussion on 68caliber.com, the ASTM standards for maximum ball weights for different calibers have been revised. Mike Lukas, Chairman  of the ASTM sub-committee for paintball posted a very good response explaining the decision-making process in forming the ASTM standards – the full text can be found here. I really suggest you read the whole article, as it seems that the weights that were initially posted were early inputs to the standardization process. However, the wording of the outline has now been revised to be more accurate in proportions of the weight to the ball volume.

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.50 caliber and other small calibers in ASTM review.

Posted by  on 10 December 2009, 12:38 pm

Looks like .50 caliber along with other small caliber paintballs 43, 55 and 62 are all being submitted to ASTM committee for approval. Without ASTM approval none of these products could be sold in US without running to insurance issues. Continue reading ‘.50 caliber and other small calibers in ASTM review.’ »

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G.I Milsim Press release and paintball revolution 2.2?

Posted by  on 30 November 2009, 5:53 pm

Last friday G.I Milsim posted an press release both on p8ntballer and pbnation starting with some background merits to who Robbo is. After reading trough Robbos views I have to say I was quite dissapointed.

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Closer look at Millennium Series press release for 2010.

Posted by  on 24 November 2009, 4:46 pm

So MS decided to give us the players some updates for season 2010. Unfortunately after reading the press release trough it didnt have much of news in the end.

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Clarification on the Previous

Posted by  on 16 November 2009, 2:05 am

It seems news travels fast! Frederic Rodrigues contacted us and kindly offered a few clarifications to our recent post on .50 cal and the Millennium. We discussed information from VFTD that was originally from Frederic, and which I misread / misunderstood. Frederic pointed out that he received his information from Laurent Hamet’s public announcement on Spirit of Paint and that they are not close – they have only barely met a few times and had a few business phone calls. Regarding ProFusion, which we suspected to be Laurent Hamet’s company – we pointed the uncertainty with a (?) – , Frederic also clarified that he does not know the owner of ProFusion, but that officially ProFusion is not Laurent Hamet’s property.

We thank Frederic for the additional information!

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.50 Cal on Millennium Fields in 2010?

Posted by  on 15 November 2009, 3:06 pm

In View from the Deadbox: 50 Cal Update for Mr. Curious, Baca Loco posts up information that he has received from Frederick Rodrigues – someone close to Laurent Hamet. According to Frederick’s information, the .50 cal “revolution” has been strogly pushed to the French market by Hamet’s (?) distribution company ProFusion and the prices would be 50% cheaper than the .68 current prices. That is starting to seem like a tempting offer already. Hamet had also claimed that the Millennium Series is very likely allowing both .50 cal and .68 caliber balls on the fields for the 2010 season.

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TechPBs Mike’s view on .50 caliber

Posted by  on 13 November 2009, 1:41 pm

After ranting and some punches to Carter, Mike takes a look at the whole .50 caliber with some common sense.
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.50 cal testing done by Paintball X3, price rumors!

Posted by  on 7 November 2009, 4:25 pm

The Scoop on .50 Caliber Paintball, A Paintball X3 Exclusive, Part II compares the performance of .50 and .68 balls at 274 and 275 average fps respectively and reach the conclusion that the performance of the different-sized balls is quite colosely matched. I do have some qualms on the test..

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.50 Cal “Promo” video after World Cup

Posted by  on 20 October 2009, 7:53 pm

Matteasy7 posted a video on youtube showing Chris Lasoya and Mike Phillips From TechPB testing the new .50 Nano after the PSP World Cup.

There has been discussion on VFTDB about the FPS the gun was running on during the test, and people have claimed that the gun was shooting above 300FPS, in the 315-335 range. Still, all of the test shots were less than the full pitch. Not by outrageous amounts, but still, the extremeties were not reached.

Also, if you look at the size of the marks on Mike, they seem a lot smaller than the .68 as, by physics they should. From a tournament players’ perspective, i’d be much happier receiving those than being the one trying to eliminate me with those specks.. :)

I need further convincing.

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The guys over at MCB did a nice test of the available paint, that can be seen on Youtube. Be sure to check that out as well.

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.50 caliber paintballs – the future?

Posted by  on 19 October 2009, 5:18 pm

There has now for some time been alot of buzz going around the new .50 caliber paintballs and markers that where showcased in World Cup. The mantra has been how lower production, shipping and storage costs for .50 caliber paintballs will save the industry thats struglin in US with the economy going as it is. Arguments are there but will just 20-30% lower retail price for paintballs make that much of a difference?
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