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    The Tippmann SL-68 II Pump Paintball Marker - Reviewed by HustlePaintball.com

    If you are looking to get into pump paintball on a budget, look no further. The SL-68 II is synonymous with the Tippmann name of reliability, durability, and affordability. Watch Trevor as he goes over the new features of the marker since it's re-release, shows how easy it is to get inside the marker for maintenance, and then shoots a few shots to show how well it works. Check them out at:http://www.hustlepaintball.com/Tippm...rker-BlackJoin the discussion at:Email videos@hustlepaintball.com or call 303-800-4194 with questions, comments, and other video suggestions, and remember you can find all of the paintball product you need at http://www.hustlepaintball.com.


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    Nice review - I can honestly say I was both excited and disappointed all at the same time with this initial re-release. On one hand I love seeing pumps being made again and these are tanks. On the other - it has a cast feedneck and slip barrel, so you have limited options there. Plus I never liked angled bottom lines and you don't have a choice here because it's integrated. Even with those criticisms, I'm happy it saw the light of day
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    I wasn't overly impressed by it, it seems kinda flimsy to me. And like Toter said, the lack of options here is a deal breaker. It's good for the price, but I want a little bit more out of my equipment.
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    "We fixed the super crappy - always leaking macro fittings! Now... your gun will just leak from inside your grip frame/gun... in a horrifying manner. Is it my solenoid? Is it the simple o-ring? Is it... something more dastardly? I don't know!!!!"

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    Ting Ting Ting that's the sound of ball on ball beauty. Good review Trevor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hooligan:27849
    Ting Ting Ting that's the sound of ball on ball beauty. Good review Trevor.
    I was holding the camera for that and hearing all those Tings was quite impressive for tech paint, slick tank, standing position and a very affordable pump. Not feature rich but easy and reliable.

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    I've probably said this before, but in my opinion, the angled bottomline is perfect with a 9oz CO2 tank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lo View Post
    I've probably said this before, but in my opinion, the angled bottomline is perfect with a 9oz CO2 tank.

    That and you can't get off your butt to go get them filled.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ethan View Post
    "We fixed the super crappy - always leaking macro fittings! Now... your gun will just leak from inside your grip frame/gun... in a horrifying manner. Is it my solenoid? Is it the simple o-ring? Is it... something more dastardly? I don't know!!!!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by SN toter View Post
    Nice review - I can honestly say I was both excited and disappointed all at the same time with this initial re-release. On one hand I love seeing pumps being made again and these are tanks. On the other - it has a cast feedneck and slip barrel, so you have limited options there. Plus I never liked angled bottom lines and you don't have a choice here because it's integrated. Even with those criticisms, I'm happy it saw the light of day
    I'd love it if the barrel was A5 threaded.... the other lack of options don't pose much of an issue for me, but the lack of additional barrels/boring kits makes me sad
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ethan View Post
    I'd love it if the barrel was A5 threaded.... the other lack of options don't pose much of an issue for me, but the lack of additional barrels/boring kits makes me sad

    I asked Bryce at Punkworks about the barrel and he said it can be freak bored. He has done this to a few of my barrels in the past and it works awesome. Think it was $35 for the service.

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    Yep, or most barrels can be turned down to fit the SL68 by any machine shop with a lathe.

    I'm trying to remember... do Palmer's barrels fit the SL68?

    Lo

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lo View Post
    Yep, or most barrels can be turned down to fit the SL68 by any machine shop with a lathe.

    I'm trying to remember... do Palmer's barrels fit the SL68?

    Lo
    Can't speak to on-hand inventory, but I'm sure they can easily make one.

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