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  1. (OT)Hey Alaskans, what's a seal hop?. , Jul 8, 2008
    1. RE: seal hop. , Jul 8, 2008
      1. damned stickpull..... , Jul 8, 2008
  2. Thanks Doc! Got the Posters!. Dago Redd, Jul 8, 2008
    1. Let me know how they like 'em. , Jul 8, 2008
  3. z-grip automag question(s). , Jul 8, 2008
    1. Re: z-grip automag question(s). Anonymous Coward, Jul 8, 2008
      1. That was me and a slight clarification. BlackHalo, Jul 8, 2008
        1. so I'd need an RT rail too?. , Jul 8, 2008
          1. RT Rail. BlackHalo, Jul 8, 2008
            1. Re: RT Rail. pyrodragon, Jul 8, 2008
              1. They Made RT Z-grips too...NT. Jim, Jul 8, 2008
    2. Here's a picture of it, looks like it has "wings" to me. , Jul 8, 2008
      1. just some info. , Jul 8, 2008
        1. I had one years ago and put a trigger stop on it... , Jul 8, 2008
          1. Cripple Z. pyrodragon, Jul 8, 2008
            1. Any pics of that on a marker?. Jim, Jul 8, 2008
              1. Re: Any pics of that on a marker?. pyrodragon, Jul 8, 2008
    3. Still missing mine. Jim, Jul 8, 2008
    4. not much to add that already been said other than.... , Jul 8, 2008
  4. Psychobalistics superbolt. , Jul 8, 2008
    1. I'm sorry you bought a Dye.... , Jul 8, 2008
      1. ORLY???. Warparty, Jul 8, 2008
        1. This isn't the first one... , Jul 8, 2008
  5. Anyone in TN need tools?. OddMix, Jul 8, 2008
  6. Soliciting advice from previous owners of Rotary engine Mazdas.... Dulie, Jul 8, 2008
    1. Re: Soliciting advice from previous owners of Rotary engine Mazdas.... TheDon, Jul 8, 2008
    2. Never owned one but.... , Jul 8, 2008
      1. Round here in Central Florida..... Izzy, Jul 8, 2008
        1. another orlando person. , Jul 8, 2008
    3. As the current owner of 2.5 13B's.... pbjosh, Jul 8, 2008
      1. Agreed.... BRacing, Jul 8, 2008
  7. Hey Doc.... , Jul 8, 2008
    1. Yes and no.... , Jul 8, 2008
  8. Why I love paintball and paintball players..... , Jul 7, 2008
    1. Awesome. , Jul 7, 2008
    2. Glad you like it..... Painthappy, Jul 7, 2008
      1. Glad your happy man,Good Games!.....nt. Venge, Jul 7, 2008
    3. Out F'n Standing. hans, Jul 7, 2008
    4. Great stuff. Goat, Jul 7, 2008
    5. OMG that sterling. , Jul 7, 2008
    6. Guess not all people are shit... 'CAUSE THIS IS WIN!. FireFrenzy, Jul 8, 2008
    7. Okay, that Sterling completely rocks.... , Jul 8, 2008
    8. I have the privilege of knowing Mar personally. TrracerAce, Jul 8, 2008
    9. Now THAT is a class act. Well done, boys. Love that Stirling BTW...NT. Pneuman, Jul 8, 2008
    10. Now that is Love.. splattttttt, Jul 8, 2008
    11. What type of pump kit is on the Sterling?. icouldbeahero, Jul 8, 2008
      1. I'd imagine.... , Jul 8, 2008
      2. It was a Noxx55 pump kit..... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 9, 2008
  9. 2008 Iron Pour photos- heavy 56K warning!. , Jul 6, 2008
    1. Nice.... icouldbeahero, Jul 7, 2008
      1. No.... , Jul 8, 2008
    2. And another thing that goes on the "PyroFiend shouldn't touch" list. , Jul 7, 2008
    3. Is that part of..... Flank, Jul 7, 2008
      1. Looks like both a drum, and rotor. Lol, Sock-It-Wrench! -nt-. , Jul 7, 2008
      2. Yep.. , Jul 8, 2008
    4. Your Shop. , Jul 8, 2008
      1. I'd love to see! -nt-. , Jul 8, 2008
        1. One of these days.... , Jul 8, 2008
    5. Tapping the spigot. lakc, Jul 9, 2008
  10. MCB "How small can a paintball gun get?" Build-Off. , Jul 6, 2008
    1. Re: MCB "How small can a paintball gun get?" Build-Off. , Jul 6, 2008
      1. I'd like to sweeten the pot.... , Jul 7, 2008
        1. Well, that seals it. I'm in.. Deus Machina, Jul 7, 2008
          1. Get a hand held chrony.... icouldbeahero, Jul 7, 2008
            1. Get a "shooting chrony" over hand held. BrianH, Jul 7, 2008
              1. Seconded, my little red reconditioned model never failed me. NT. CRySyS, Jul 7, 2008
        2. Re: I'd like to sweeten the pot.... Jonotwist, Jul 7, 2008
          1. Speaking of Snipers.... , Jul 8, 2008
        3. Re: I'd like to sweeten the pot.... , Jul 7, 2008
          1. Consider it done.. , Jul 8, 2008
    2. I'm in (if I find the time). Carl, Jul 8, 2008
  11. heard about Worr selling off stuff, what does future hold?. , Jul 5, 2008
    1. Sad how cockers have devalued...... , Jul 6, 2008
      1. i have friends with evolutions. , Jul 6, 2008
        1. AGD is still open.....right?. , Jul 6, 2008
          1. Well.... Jim, Jul 6, 2008
            1. Their online store is closed till the 13th.... icouldbeahero, Jul 6, 2008
          2. Still around. WatchDragon, Jul 6, 2008
        2. Evolutions? Where?. Jake, Jul 6, 2008
          1. I didn't find any Cockers that cheap. y0da900, Jul 6, 2008
            1. 04 prostocks. ta2maki, Jul 6, 2008
              1. I thought he meant saw them now. y0da900, Jul 7, 2008
          2. my friend had the EVO. , Jul 6, 2008
      2. Change happens, and its a bitch.. WatchDragon, Jul 7, 2008
    2. It occurs to me that cockers have gone full circle.... icouldbeahero, Jul 7, 2008
      1. yeah, i paid more for my sniper. , Jul 7, 2008
        1. Re: yeah, i paid more for my sniper. Innox, Jul 7, 2008
  12. The first four pics from the Iron Pour:. , Jul 4, 2008
    1. I wonder what molten Iron Tastes like?. IDN, Jul 4, 2008
      1. Burning n/t. Arbitrage, Jul 4, 2008
        1. "I eated the purple berries." N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 4, 2008
        2. mmm...tastes like I might die... nt. Pneuman, Jul 7, 2008
      2. Cheese pizza straight out of the over..tears the roof of your mouth up BAD... Goat, Jul 5, 2008
    2. iron wrought hopper?. WatchDragon, Jul 4, 2008
      1. Thin stuff didn't fare so well.... , Jul 5, 2008
        1. Iron VM-68.... The Inflicted, Jul 5, 2008
          1. Power it with a bellows. TrracerAce, Jul 7, 2008
        2. A "crew served" Vm-68 NT. , Jul 6, 2008
        3. Iron VM-68?. , Jul 6, 2008
    3. Really pretty...Exposure looks spot on. (nt). icouldbeahero, Jul 5, 2008
      1. Tricky lighting.... , Jul 5, 2008
        1. Exposure settings?. Goat, Jul 5, 2008
        2. Haven't you tried Autobracketing?. baldusi, Jul 6, 2008
          1. Only really works with a tripod and motionless subject...(nt). icouldbeahero, Jul 6, 2008
        3. HDR image tools. , Jul 6, 2008
          1. High dynamic range.... , Jul 7, 2008
    4. Smelting process. Nighthawke, Jul 5, 2008
      1. Forced-air coke-fired.... , Jul 5, 2008
    5. for those of the jewish persuasion.... , Jul 5, 2008
      1. Yep!. , Jul 5, 2008
        1. Maybe.... , Jul 6, 2008
        2. speaking of wasilla. , Jul 6, 2008
  13. Franke-barrel. Warparty, Jul 4, 2008
    1. I've got an Apex'd UL tip. Gatorade, Jul 4, 2008
    2. Apex adaptions.... , Jul 4, 2008
    3. I've made two myself.. , Jul 4, 2008
  14. TWB - Happy 4th?. , Jul 4, 2008
    1. That has me wondering.... ABTOMAT, Jul 4, 2008
      1. Answer inside.. The Inflicted, Jul 4, 2008
        1. I'm like. What needs a?. , Jul 4, 2008
    2. LOL. Hate to be Jinx. nt. , Jul 4, 2008
      1. He's hanging with the guys to mutch.... FireFrenzy, Jul 5, 2008
        1. I can relate. , Jul 7, 2008
    3. Reminds me of:. OneUp, Jul 4, 2008
    4. Re: TWB - Happy 4th?. CF, Jul 4, 2008
  15. Happy Anniversary!. Christian, Jul 3, 2008
    1. Are you sure?. A Non Mouse, Jul 3, 2008
      1. to be fair, July 3rd it is my birthday, but I'll assume they meant the 4th though. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 3, 2008
        1. Hup now go blow stuff up! and get videos!. FireFrenzy, Jul 4, 2008
          1. Hows this? (Not really blowing up.). Anonymous Coward, Jul 4, 2008
            1. How do you light them?. icouldbeahero, Jul 4, 2008
              1. Easily lightable with a match.. ta2maki, Jul 5, 2008
    2. I see the problem..... Dago Redd, Jul 4, 2008
      1. It could be.... Phantom63, Jul 4, 2008
    3. The return of Atomic Annie :). Epideme, Jul 4, 2008
  16. Receivers- Extruded? (Paintball FAL). Phantom63, Jul 3, 2008
    1. Doggone it now you've gone and done it. Dago Redd, Jul 4, 2008
  17. safty recall posted on pbn.. , Jul 3, 2008
    1. LOL. , Jul 3, 2008
  18. Help finding an old volume/pressure/velocity calculator.. Deus Machina, Jul 2, 2008
    1. do any of these help?. paul, Jul 3, 2008
  19. 68 Caliber caught lying about their stats. , Jul 2, 2008
    1. An old trick in the book. OneUp, Jul 2, 2008
    2. Is this a smear campaign?. , Jul 3, 2008
      1. I know where you're comming from..... Britt, Jul 3, 2008
        1. PBN Seen by almost a million people a day........ Walking_Target, Jul 3, 2008
        2. I totally follow, but.... , Jul 3, 2008
          1. But more to the point - It might be spam, but it's true. Karl, Jul 3, 2008
            1. It's diffrent. 10-shot kid, Jul 3, 2008
              1. That's a horrible statement and attitude you have. Karl, Jul 4, 2008
                1. BUT THERE IS NO LIE?. HP_LOVECRAFT, Jul 4, 2008
                  1. Oh you are very very wrong sir. Karl, Jul 4, 2008
                    1. Deep into splitting hairs. HP_Lovecraft, Jul 4, 2008
                      1. And amazingly, you are still SO wrong.. Karl, Jul 4, 2008
                        1. Wrong about what?. HP_Lovecraft, Jul 5, 2008
                        2. Your math assumes that they receive a constant number of hits/visits/whatever a day.. ta2maki, Jul 5, 2008
                2. In defense of 68 Caliber.com. C, Jul 5, 2008
      2. re: swear filter. Conqueror, Jul 3, 2008
        1. IP bans are a good start.... , Jul 3, 2008
        2. Staff.. Britt, Jul 4, 2008
          1. Explain how more staff members will prevent the abuse I described.... Conqueror, Jul 4, 2008
            1. you are big, I am small... you must know the answers.... Britt, Jul 6, 2008
    3. A friend discovered this several days ago too.... Andrew, Jul 4, 2008
      1. Webcomics, for one.... , Jul 4, 2008
        1. Thank you for bringing some intelligence to this conversation. Karl, Jul 4, 2008
          1. And which sites actually DESERVE my money in your opinion?. Industry Insider, Jul 5, 2008
            1. college-paintball.com ;) n/t. , Jul 8, 2008
        2. straight talk. , Jul 5, 2008
          1. follow-up. , Jul 5, 2008
    4. In defense of 68Caliber. C, Jul 5, 2008
    5. I for one am suprised they are still doing anyting.... Mister.44, Jul 7, 2008
  20. Paintball sentry video. Carl, Jul 2, 2008
    1. here is the guys website:. Carl, Jul 2, 2008
    2. Holy bejeesus on a flaming wooden stick!. OneUp, Jul 2, 2008
    3. Heellooooo "Aliens" sentry guns - in real life!. Pneuman, Jul 3, 2008
      1. or be programmed for effective area denail... n/t. FireFrenzy, Jul 3, 2008
      2. Mount it on your shoulder! Predator style!. , Jul 3, 2008
        1. Well the distraction is kinda like 2 targets.... FireFrenzy, Jul 3, 2008
      3. easily beaten. WC RICH, Jul 3, 2008
    4. Great.. Just what we need.... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 3, 2008
      1. I think this can be worked out. Pneuman, Jul 3, 2008
        1. Easier way. , Jul 3, 2008
          1. Better yet...... Walking_Target, Jul 3, 2008
            1. Straight Colors are easier. , Jul 3, 2008
              1. Still doesnt solve overshooting... nt. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 4, 2008
                1. Overshooting can be solved in most instances. , Jul 5, 2008
    5. Obligatory TF2 Reference:. TrracerAce, Jul 3, 2008
    6. Looks like a Ronin from 007: Nightfire. Timmee, Jul 3, 2008
    7. There are also airsoft P90 sentry guns and a REAL P90.... DeeEight, Jul 5, 2008
      1. yeah-. ydna, Jul 5, 2008
        1. I like that idea, set up a kind of roach motel.. CRySyS, Jul 5, 2008
    8. He's not the only one!. ElderSmiter, Jul 5, 2008
  21. What should I have cast in iron?. , Jul 2, 2008
    1. How About. Dago Redd, Jul 2, 2008
    2. KP Rear Plug? -NT-. , Jul 2, 2008
    3. Something for the Toranado?. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 3, 2008
    4. overarm comment inside. dsergison, Jul 3, 2008
      1. And if you get the overarm done, you can have a Nickel's mill instead of a Nichols...NT. , Jul 3, 2008
    5. I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned.... , Jul 3, 2008
    6. Mountian Howizter. Crighton, Jul 3, 2008
    7. polar bear sized frying pan. timberwolf, Jul 4, 2008
  22. Shop. Rapier, Jul 2, 2008
    1. I like the posters!. , Jul 2, 2008
  23. 2 liter bottle neck threading?. , Jul 1, 2008
    1. Did something similar. Max, Jul 1, 2008
    2. Use the cap. Goat, Jul 3, 2008
  24. Mechanical MQ like valve (design). y0da900, Jul 1, 2008
    1. Sorta like the old Pheonix. hp_lovecraft, Jul 3, 2008
      1. Wasn't the Phoenix a dump chamber?. y0da900, Jul 3, 2008
  25. DOC - Typo. MarkT, Jul 1, 2008
    1. What? Better check your glasses.... , Jul 1, 2008
      1. Doc N works for MiniTrue. (nt). icouldbeahero, Jul 1, 2008
      2. Hmmm. How did you know I wear glasses?. MarkT, Jul 1, 2008
      3. Re: What? Better check your glasses.... CF, Jul 1, 2008
        1. I seem to have some trouble.... , Jul 2, 2008
          1. Re: I seem to have some trouble.... CF, Jul 2, 2008
          2. Re: I seem to have some trouble.... Ripper, Jul 3, 2008
            1. I before E Except after C or when sounded as A in Neighbor and Weigh. KyleKatern, Jul 3, 2008
              1. Or the alternate spelling of Neal. n/t. CR Pyro, Jul 4, 2008
            2. There are a bunch of exceptions.. icouldbeahero, Jul 4, 2008
  26. OT: Looking to start a small business. , Jul 1, 2008
    1. In most states sole proprietorship is easier. MarkT, Jul 1, 2008
    2. hmm.. , Jul 1, 2008
      1. LLC and vulnerability. aqua_scummm, Jul 1, 2008
        1. uh, nope.... Britt, Jul 1, 2008
    3. Small Business Owner in Cali. BoBo, Jul 1, 2008
    4. what exactly are you looking to sell?. paul, Jul 1, 2008
      1. Re: what exactly are you looking to sell?. , Jul 2, 2008
        1. Re: what exactly are you looking to sell?. neocool00, Jul 2, 2008
          1. Re: what exactly are you looking to sell?. , Jul 2, 2008
            1. sounds like you have your niche figured out.... paul, Jul 3, 2008
              1. los angeles for school, san francisco bay area for home (nt). aqua_scummm, Jul 3, 2008
        2. wholesale stuff. paul, Jul 2, 2008
  27. OT: A Question about Military Insignia. Jake, Jul 1, 2008
    1. A flag being flown upside down.... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 1, 2008
      1. Yeah.... Jake, Jul 1, 2008
    2. Slight mention in this book. Anonymous Coward, Jul 1, 2008
      1. I guessed it meant "retired" or something.... FireFrenzy, Jul 1, 2008
    3. It could be.... Rev_Cocker, Jul 2, 2008
  28. This upsets me.... , Jun 30, 2008
    1. Ah, welcome to our world...!. , Jul 1, 2008
      1. With so many unfinished projects..where do you get satisfaction?. , Jul 1, 2008
        1. Ah, therein lies the rub.... , Jul 2, 2008
    2. Yea, my worst offence is a semi-PGP that I fired maybe 6 times.. CRySyS, Jul 1, 2008
      1. i have somebody else's rainmaker.... , Jul 1, 2008
  29. Info on Demon Mag. Leah, Jun 30, 2008
    1. You mean DevilMag?. ta2maki, Jun 30, 2008
    2. try automags.org. , Jun 30, 2008
      1. Only a few in existence.. , Jul 1, 2008
  30. Any suggestions for a replacement flatline barrel shroud?. MarkT, Jun 30, 2008
    1. Try PVC.... , Jul 1, 2008
      1. Thanks. Painting isn't an issue. MarkT, Jul 1, 2008
        1. You won't be able to bake plastic. , Jul 5, 2008
  31. Nikon D40 (I'll take pictures of paintball....). Justin, Jun 30, 2008
    1. If you dont buy it..... , Jun 30, 2008
    2. It's what I used.... icouldbeahero, Jun 30, 2008
    3. Already Updated. Foxfire5, Jul 1, 2008
  32. Some photos, more new tools, and a few words of wisdom.... , Jun 29, 2008
    1. Nice pics.. MephitMark, Jun 30, 2008
      1. No fakes.... , Jun 30, 2008
        1. That's a great picture of the meese. , Jun 30, 2008