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.55 Caliber Paintball
.55 Caliber Paintball guns are used in the new field of paintball called Shooter-Tag Games. .55 Caliber paintball guns and pellets fire at a much slower velocity than those of the traditional paintball gun. .55 Caliber rounds fire at a much slower velocity, (260-290fps) as compared to the normal velocity from .68 caliber rounds, 270-290 fps. These slower velocity shots are a lot less painful to a player, and bring a new audience to the sport. This new audience is now better able to enjoy the sport of paintball with the much slower velocity shots. Also, the low impact games are much more poplar with mothers and families who would be too scared to let their children play high velocity paintball.
All of the games played with these .55 caliber paintballs and markers are classified into the field of low impact games. Low impact games have a number of fancy names and titles, such as Markerball, airsoft, foam-ball, snap-shooter, quick draw, and even laser tag. Note that some games, like foam ball and laser tag do not use paintballs for projectiles. These games are popular with younger player and those apprehensive about the painful sting of a paintball traveling as fast as 300 miles per hour. Though the shots fired from .55 caliber rounds are much less painful, player safety and eye protection are still essential. ASTM designation F-1777 still maintains that players on any paintball field where .68 caliber or .55 caliber rounds are fired must wear goggles and a head protection system.
There are a number of popular products on the market for these new low impact games. Popular products on the market include .55 Sportshot paintballs and Maxx55 markers. The Maxx55 markers include a full system for all the gear that you will need for the game. The Max55 starter pack includes a Sportshot™ 200 Round Loaders, a Semi-Auto Maxx55™ Marker, Sportshot™ Barrel Sleeve, Extreme Rage® 200 round loader. The Maxx55 is also equipped with Maxx55™ Parted 4 and 8" Barrels and PMI/RPS Sportshot™ .55 caliber 200 Round Paintballs. This system has all that you need to make it on the field.
The Maxx55 is a very durable and light paintgun and weighs less than 2 pounds. The Maxx55 is only designed to shoot .55 caliber paintballs. The Maxx55 is the perfect paintball for picnics, social gatherings, bachelor parties, and corporate events. .55 caliber sportshot paintballs offer a more intense game, as opposed to the sport of airsoft. Sportshot paintballs allow people to enjoy the thrill of the game, without the painful stinging and bruising. Sportshot .55 Caliber paintballs are smaller and light than their .68 caliber counter pats. .55 caliber paintballs and markers are cheaper than traditional gear, making the game much more economical. The marker and sport of low impact games is ideal for the beginner or person on a budget. Maxx55 paintball guns will accept most CO2 tanks designed for traditional markers.
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