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by DX » Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:28 am
An Mk2 2000 yields 6-7 tap shots per full pressurization. You need to be speedy with the trigger pulls in order to get the 7th shot. That makes for 18-21 shots on a normal loaded one, and 25-28 if you overload (I guess I'll borrow CA 99's term, it verbs better than "extra shot trick"). That is still pretty low, as a 2500 has obscenely higher tap shot capacity, but what's better, 70+ 5x 40ft shots or 28 ~28x 50ft shots? Depends on the conditions of course, but if range is a big factor, I'd take range over capacity. You get a lot more bang for the buck with a 2000 as you are putting out a ton more water.
You should not get caught pumping, except in emergencies. Tap / Pump even in a soakfest, IMO. That high range, spreading 2000 shot is good at keeping lesser-ranged things away. You can't always just take steps forward, either. Very few guns will go head to head with a 2000 evenly at its range and output level. K-modded guns have the range and stream speed, but lack the output. Homemades usually also lack the output when you get to 50ft. They are more of a wild card, however, as each one is different.
There is a better case against the MXL, as it can get bulky. It's a bad choice in a fast-paced war and it doesn't have good range. I'd take one over most post-2002 guns, though.
And I dunno where the 2000 field life rumor came from, but 28 tap shots really doesn't last that long. It depends on how much fighting is going on vs maneuvering and ambushing. A heavy battle will use up those shots fairly quickly. You only get beyond an hour if you aren't in traffic all the time.
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