Did I Make A Tank Mistake?

[BlindFaith429]

In the quest to make my shocker a small, compact package, I had my local shop put together a 5-year old 48/4500 Empire tank onto my In-line Max Flo. They are rebuilding the reg, hydro-testing the tank, and putting it all together.

I'm wondering if i made a mistake though. With such a small tank, I'm wondering if holding the gun will be awkward. As in if I "shoulder" the tank, it will be too close to my face.

I haven't gotten the package back yet, so I may be worried about nothing.

On the plus side, I do have the long Bloodline rail to mount it to. So I can always turn it around and hang it out back a little further if needed.

Thoughts?

[Ecapnation]

Flip your rail around tada!

[pintbuster]

I don't think it will be a problem. My stuff is set up closer than that, and I have beavertails.
Lighter and tighter responds a lot quicker too. Your wrist angle will change though.

[Toestr]

All depends on you. The conventional wisdom for tanks is same as length of pull on a rifle. Hold your gun with your finger on the trigger (safely) and bend your elbow to a 90° angle. The back of the tank /stock should be able to touch your bicep.

That's the conventional wisdom. I personally prefer a better balanced and slightly too short setup to one that is the 'right length'. I like to have my forearm tucked into the necked down part of the bottle, which I find easier to do with shorter bottles.

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[Jordan]

I prefer my stuff this way as well.

I find conventional is usually a result of Stockholm syndrome. 🙂

[BlindFaith429]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm on the smaller side, and I've always liked more compact set-ups. I've never had a 48 ci "peanut", and was second guessing myself.

I think I'll just wait and see (like I should have to begin with lol) and if I need to, switch around the rail to gain a little length.

[Bulldogr6]

I run a 45/4500 and it works good for me. I have a 50 /4500 peanut which is even shorter than the 48, I like the length of pull on that one but the tank is an older one so it's way too heavy.

If you're a smaller guy I think you'll like it and you can always change it if you don't but you never know unless you try.

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[BrickHaus]

I have an old 45/45 and I love its length. Q 50 ci is too short imo, but a 45 is a nice length.

[Cunha]

It will work great.

The 48 is a stubby like a 50ci so will not be as good as a 45ci being fatter (more in the way of your arm) and shorter, but it will still work fine.

[BlindFaith429]

I was looking for a 45/4500, with its longer, skinnier profile. Unfortunately, all I could find at the time in that size was a new tank. Saved a little money by taking the used (but excellent condition) 48 ci tank they had, even after the fresh hydro.

[Trbo323]

Drop forwards for the win!

Why the inline maxflow? That thing has to weigh a sizable percentage of the rest of the marker.

Not judging, just curious

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[BlindFaith429]

Had one on my old shocker back in the mid 2000's. Always liked them, and kinda a nostalgic feeling for me. Plus its just a little more different and unique than the norm

[glaman5266]

Couple days old now, but...

I run a 45/45K on my setups nowadays. Even on my Emek it's not too short. For reference, I'm 6'4", so I have long arms. It did take some time for me to adjust, but the weight savings has me sold on it. What pintbuster said- your wrist angle will change a bit. But it's nothing you can't get used to.

[Jonnydread]

I love setups like this. I run a peanut or a 15ci on all of my bottomline HPA guns. As long as you don't have a back block whacking you in the face you shouldn't have any issues, but like others have said it's all going to come down to personal preference. I love tiny compact setups, but I can't shoot long/rifle-style builds to save my life.