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<H1 class=firstHeading>Tippmann X7 Paintball Marker</H1>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 302px"><A class=internal title="Tippmann X7"
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:X7Picme.jpg"><IMG
src="X-7 (paintball)/300px-X7Picme.jpg"
alt="Tippmann X7"
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Tippmann X7</DIV>
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According to Tippmann, this is to be the most customizable
marker ever made with a huge variety of different upgrades available.
You can see the options available by using their online tool to design
your custom X7. Some of the marker’s other features include an
offset hopper for improved line of sight, an AR15 style magazine, a lightweight
receiver and an impressive rate of fire of 20BPS
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 202px"><A class=internal title="X-7 with AK-47 modifications"
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:tippmann-x7-ak47.gif"><IMG
src="x-7%20(paintball)/tippmann-x7-ak47.gif"
alt="X-7 with AK-47 modifications"
width=364 height=279 border="0" longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:Ak-47_square.jpg></A>
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X-7 with AK-47 Mods</DIV>
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<h1>The stock X-7 includes:</h1>
<p>Magnesium receiver which is extremely lightweight and durable <br>
Cyclone EP (Enhanced Performance) system feeds up to 20 BPS <br>
Air-thru stock compatible system eliminates gas line under the marker <br>
Low profile, offset hopper for clear site line <br>
Modular shroud with four rails to add on sights and scopes <br>
AR15 style magazine with built in tool storage <br>
Picatinny top rail to easily add new risers, sights or handles <br>
Upgraded adjustable rear site helps with long range aiming <br>
Push pin design for easy field stripping and accessory add ons <br>
Maintenance pack, barrel sleeve, and gun oil <br>
The Tippmann X-7 website can be found at<br>
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<h1>Features</h1>
<P>Caliber: 0.68<br>
Action: Semi-automatic<br>
Power: CO2, compressed air, nitrogen<br>
Hopper Capacity: 200<br>
CO2 Capacity: NA<br>
Feed rate: 20 BPS with e-Grip<br>
Firing rate: Up to 20 BPS with e-Grip<br>
Trigger: Standard<br>
Barrel length: 8.5 inches<br>
Length: 20 inches<br>
Weight: 4.1 lbs. (without tank)<br>
Effective Range: 150+ ft</P>
<h1>Tippmann X7 Accessories</h1>
<P><br>
X7 9mm Mag Well (M5 Style Magazines)<br>
X7 Flatline Barrel<br>
X7 Air-Thru Commando Stock<br>
X7 LP Cyclone Hopper<br>
X7 AK-47 Foregrip<br>
X7 M16 Carry Handle<br>
X7 AK-47 Mag<br>
X7 M16 Foregrip<br>
X7 AK-47 Sight<br>
X7 M16 Mag<br>
X7 Assault Carry Handle<br>
X7 M16 Sight<br>
X7 Assault Mag (Short)<br>
X7 M16 Vertical Handle<br>
X7 Collapsible Car Stock<br>
X7 M5 Mag (Curved)<br>
X7 Double Trigger Kit<br>
X7 M5 Mag (Straight)<br>
X7 EGrip Electronic Upgrade Kit<br>
X7 Response Trigger Kit</P>
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<P><A id=Cyclone-Feed_System name=Cyclone-Feed_System></A></P>
<H3>Cyclone-Feed System</H3>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 152px"><A class=internal title="Cyclone-Feed System"
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7 (paintball)/Image:Cyclonefeed.jpg"><IMG height=150
alt="Cyclone-Feed System"
src="X-7 (paintball)/Cyclonefeed.jpg"
width=150 longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:Cyclonefeed.jpg></A>
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Cyclone-Feed System</DIV>
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<P>Tippmann X7s utilize a revolutionary concept called the
Cyclone-Feed System. It aims to do away with expensive agitating hoppers
and electric loaders.</P>
<P>The Cyclone™ Feed System links the feeder sprocket to the air
system for synchronized ball feed for reduced breakage and jamming.
It feeds up to 15 balls per second and includes a wide mouth 200 Round
Hopper that attaches via quick release elbow. </P>
<h1>Modifiability</h1>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 152px"><A
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:tippmann-x7-m16.gif" title="MILSIM X-7 w/ upgrades" target="_blank" class=internal><IMG
src="x-7%20(paintball)/tippmann-x7-m16.gif"
alt="MILSIM X-7 w/ upgrades"
width=308 height=235 border="0" longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:CrazyModX7.gif></A>
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MILSIM X-7 w/ upgrades</DIV>
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<P>The X-7 is probably the most modifiable paintball marker
in existence. Some are performance upgrades, while others are purely
aesthetic. Kits available at many stores and websites can allow the
X-7 to resemble many real-world firearms <I>(see <A title="X-7 (paintball)"
href="#Appearance">Appearance</A>)</I></P>
<P>Some of the many upgrades include:</P>
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<LI>Barrels </LI>
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<UL>
<LI>Expansion Chambers </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Compressed Air Low-Pressure Kits </LI>
</UL>
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<LI>Camouflage Kits </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Electronic Upgrades </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Triggers </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Tactical Shrouds </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Foregrips/False Magazines </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Stocks </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Body Kits </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Drop Forwards </LI>
</UL>
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<LI>Hoppers (due to the unique Cyclone-Feed System,
only four hoppers [the stock hopper, Ricochet hopper, TAC-Cap loader,
and a 240 round ammo box version] are available). </LI>
</UL>
<P>The upgrades available from Tippmann specifically for
the X-7 include the CAR-stock, Response Trigger, E-Grip, Low-Pressure
Kit, Expansion Chamber, Universal Mount, 98 - X-7 Barrel Adaptor, Remote
Line, Sniper Barrel (12", 14", 16"), Camouflage Graphics Kit, Double Trigger Kit and Flatline Barrel System.</P>
<P> </P>
<H3>Flatline Barrel System</H3>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 102px"><A class=internal title="X-7 Flatline Barrel"
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:flatline_barrel.jpg"><IMG
src="x-7%20(paintball)/flatline_barrel.jpg" alt="X-7 Flatline Barrel"
width=235
height=254 border="0" longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:TippmannX7flatlinebarrel.jpg></A>
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X-7 Flatline Barrel</DIV>
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<P>The Flatline barrel is the first curved paintball barrel.
The slight "S"-shaped curvature, in addition to a roughly honed surface at select points in
the barrel, creates backspin on the ball which increases its range
by 100 feet over a standard barrel. It is not quite as accurate as
many other paintball barrels, but it makes up for this with its added
range. Another disadvantage is its tendency to break paintballs more
easily. This can be remedied with higher quality paint, however.</P>
<P>The Flatline barrel has a somewhat "intimidating" look
to it. The shroud for the barrel looks somewhat like that of a rifle
or shotgun, and allows one to hold it as such.</P>
<P> </P>
<H3>E-Grip</H3>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 102px"><a class=internal title=E-Grip
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src="X-7%20(paintball)/02-eg.jpg" alt=E-Grip
width=235 height=254 border="0" longdesc=/X-7 (paintball)/image:egrip.jpg></a>
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<h2>E-Grip</h2>
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<P>The E-Trigger™ Electronic Upgrade Kit includes five firing modes
(semi-auto, auto-response, full-auto, 3-shot burst, turbo) that can
be changed in seconds for rapid (up to 17 balls per second) firing.
Requires 9-volt battery. Does not work with 98 Custom. </P>
<P> </P>
<H3>Response Trigger System</H3>
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<DIV style="WIDTH: 102px"><A class=internal title="Response Trigger"
href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:rt-03.jpg"><IMG
src="x-7%20(paintball)/rt-03.jpg"
alt="Response Trigger"
width=235 height=254 border="0" longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:Responsetrigger.jpg></A>
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<h2>Response Trigger</h2>
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<P>The Response Trigger System is a firing system available
for the X-7. The system uses a series of parts that are added to the
gun to greatly increases firing rate for the marker. The system uses
excess carbon dioxide or compressed air from the firing process to
reset the trigger and sear with a pneumatic cylinder. The system can
reset the trigger, even with moderate pressure on the trigger. When
this happens, the pressure of the finger immediately pulls the trigger
back again, to fire again. This effectively gives the shooter the ability
to fire fully automatic. As such, it has been banned at some commercial
paintball fields.</P>
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<H3>CAR Stock</H3>
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href="http://www.x7og.net/X-7%20(paintball)/Image:X7_carstock.jpg"><IMG
src="x-7%20(paintball)/X7_carstock.jpg"
alt="CAR Stock"
width=235 height=254 border="0" longDesc=/X-7 (paintball)/Image:Carstock.jpg></A>
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CAR Stock</DIV>
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<P>A length-adjustable stock similar to the stock found on
a M4 rifle. It replaces the endcap of the X-7. It features a ring for
affixing a gun-sling.</P>
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<H2>Construction</H2>
<P>Continuing the Tippmann tradition, the X-7 is very durable
and features a magnesium receiver is extremely lightweight and durable<br>
with a high-impact shock
absorbing endcap. The X-7 can take much abuse as all parts are tough
and industrially designed. The exceptions to this are the Cyclone-Feed
System and the Response Trigger Kit, which both have lines that snake
along the receiever and can be snagged easily.</P>
<P>The receiver is held together by five push-pins that can
be easily removed to allow easy field stripping. <I>(see <A title="X-7 (paintball)"
href="#Field-Stripping">Field-Stripping</A>)</I></P>
<P>Field-Stripping</P>
<P>Unlike previous Tippmann markers, the X-7 is very easy
to field-strip and clean. This is done by removing five push-pins on
the receiver, allowing it to come apart in two halves.</P>
<P>To field strip an X-7 marker:</P>
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<LI>Uncock marker (hold cocking-handle back and pull
trigger; allow handle to move to original position) and eject paintball
from chamber. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Depressurize the marker by unscrewing the propellant
supply and firing dry to rid marker of any latent gas. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Remove five push-pins (A, B, C, D and E). Use pliers
and lubricate with gun oil if pins are difficult to remove. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Take apart receiver assembly. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Clean chamber and bolt assembly. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Lubricate O-Rings with a few drops of gun oil. </LI>
</UL>
<UL>
<LI>Reassemble marker and replace push-pins. </LI>
</UL>
<H2>Tippmann X7 Paintball Glossary:</H2>
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<H2>External Links</H2>
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<LI><A class="external text"
title=http://tippmann.com/product_guide/markerDetails.aspx?categoryid=1
href="http://www.tippmann.com/product_guide/markerdetails.aspx?categoryid=12">Tippmann
Pneumatics: X-7</A>
<LI><A class="external text"
title=http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/1160/
href="http://www.paintballguns.net/tippmann-x7/">X-7
on Paintballguns.net</A>
<LI><a href="http://www.xtremez.com/paintball/product_information.asp?number=BRTFX7&variation=&aitem=&mitem=&back=yes&dept=154">Tippmann X7 Flatline Barrel at Paintball-Online.com
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<LI><a href="http://www.speedytoys.com/shop/category.asp?catid=28">Paintball Guns, Hand Gun
</a> <LI><a href="http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=1836942">The *Official* Tippmann X7 Pre-Release Information/Discussion
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