I would like to know some more information about the test...

First of all, pressure. Was the pressure consistently monitored enough to ensure that all 200 shots from all 6 bolts was stable? 1200 shots is a lot to be fired from any size air tank, well, any size except for the 48oz monster's I've heard tale of.

Second: Paintballs. Were they cheap-o paintballs, or mid grade? Did this guy drop serious cash for some premium shots? I play with the stuff running about $40 for a case of 2000, so I suppose that's mid-range.

The velocity measurement is just vague enough to bring out questions. A friend and I have differing opinions. It seems obvious to me that once the speed adjustment was made, the velocity adjustment was left stable for the remaining 200 shots, with the measurement showing the variance from the bolt.

It seems obvious to my friend that the velocity was adjusted to compensate for variations in the bolt's firing speed, and then the bolt would lose firing velocity mid-test, requiring re-adjustment. (showing an inaccurate bolt, with very poor velocity accuracy)

I can see validity to my impression of the review, as well as validity to my friend's impression of the review. As stated explicitly, there is not enough info on the test setup to rule out either interpretation. Which one of is is correct? Or, are we both wrong?


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