November 97'
TIPS

- For those screws that come loose, use a dab of "removable" locktite to keep it in place.
- Put your oil container in a ziplock to prevent it from getting every else except your gun.
- Put a disposable chopstick in your toolbox to help push those paper towels through your barrel.
- Dental picks work great at taking off old o-rings
- Those old paintball tubes are great for not loosing those smaller parts
- If you have a barrel plug with a hole, place a looped string through it, and attach a belt or key ring on it.  This way you won't loose it on the field.
- Unplug and reverse your 9V battery in your Viewloader when finished.  This way your battery won't die when your loader accidentally turns "on" going home.
- For a temporary solution to the "leaky backbottle in the adapter" (and the o-ring on the bottle is still good), place an o-ring inside the adapter, then screw in the bottle. 

Q&A for the MPN

Kirby201@aol.com writes:
Q:  I would like to learn more about the ULTIMATE GAME.
A:  I'm not sure exactly what the "Ultimate Game" is.  You might want to as a local field if they can help you out.  Sorry we can't be of more help, but will be sure to look into it for you.

weber@scvnet.com writes:
Q:  My friend and I have had several extensive arguments about what truly
is the best barrel for the mini-mag.  He tells me the best barrel is an ACI
Barrel and I think Smart Parts Barrel is better.  Could you help us settle
this argument please.

                               Thanks,
                                        Nick W.

A:   To tell you the truth, I don't know too much about the ACI Barrel.  I have heard of the Smart Parts barrel however.  I know that they are both decent barrels.  It all depends on how the barrel shoots for you on your gun.  One barrel might shoot awesome on one gun, and horrible on another.  As long as the balls aren't rolling out of your barrel, and they are shooting somewhat consistently and accurately, there's not much more you can ask for.  Unfortunately, many manufacturers don't tell you whether the bore of the barrel is large or small, or what kinda paint you should be shooting.  On the flip side, paintball sizes (the hundredth .68x) are always changing.  If the bore is too small, and the ball is too big, the ball will explode.  If the bore is too big, and the ball is too small, it will roll out.
        On Target Products (OTP) offers a new barrel which comes with actual inserts which you can put in the bore to compensate any gap if the ball is too small, or can be removed if the ball is too large.  In my opinion, many industries will be following this concept because of the variance in paintball sizes.
        Most importantly, make sure that your barrel and paintballs are clean and dry.  Any oil or condensation in your barrel will cause the paintball to do the "twilight zone" effect.

mjones@pivot.net writes:
Q: Hello,
    My name is Matt J. My friends and I have started a Paintball team. How
do we get sponsors? And how do we get started off on the right foot?
Thanks!
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-Matt

A:  To get sponsors, you have to make a presence.  Play in local tournaments.  Talk to people in your local paintball store and fields.  Sponsors are looking for good people to represent their product.  They are not necessarily looking for people who win all of the tournaments.  Basically, play hard, fair, and with good sportsmanship.  This is what they are looking for.
        One last word of advice would be to go after them.  If there is a product that you are using of someone who you think might be interested in sponsoring you, give them a call.  You want to make yourselves known to them.  I mean, what's the worst that could happen...they would just say that they are not interested.
Good Luck!

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