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Duration of 100 Paintballs
- For the average player, 100 paintballs will last 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Factors Affecting Paintball Duration
- Paintball type affects duration.
- Harder shells break more often than softer shells, resulting in a lower rate of fire.
- Ultimately, time 100 paintballs last depends largely on your rate of fire and paintball type.
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Paintball Usage Estimates
- Understanding paintball duration helps avoid disappointment.
- Properly estimating needed paintballs is necessary.
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Average Paintball Usage
- On average, you can expect to go through 100 – 150 paintballs in an hour.
- The average paintball player uses approximately 200 paintballs per hour of play.
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Recommendations for Paintball Quantity
- For 2 hours, 500-1000 paintballs are recommended, depending on intensity.
Paintball Equipment and Considerations
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Paintball Specifications
- Standard combat uses 280 fps, .68 caliber.
- Close-range uses 250 fps, .50 caliber.
- Players feel a slight sting, like a firm arm flick.
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Group Play Considerations
- For group play, each person should plan to shoot roughly 250 to 500 paintballs per hour.
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Equipment and Attire
- Wear clothing absorbing paintball impact.
- Bring water, snacks, and spare clothes.
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Paintball Case
- The standard 2000 paintball case contains 4 500-paintball bags.
- With 400-500 paintballs used per game, a case can last 4 days.
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Conclusion
- With so many factors coming into play it is hard to give an exact figure on how many paintballs you will use in a day.
- No matter how many you decide, the main thing is to have fun.