How to Calibrate a Paintball Gun

Check how fast paintballs are flying out of your paintball gun to make sure you are playing safely and fairly in accordance with rules set by the International Paintball Players Association.

Instructions

    • 1

      Realize that paintball is more fun and safe when everyone's paintball gun is firing at regulated speeds.

    • 2

      Locate a radar chronograph. If you play with a group of people, you might all contribute and purchase one. Otherwise you can use one at your local store or paintball field.

    • 3

      Fire three shots over the chronograph.

    • 4

      Read the speed on the chronograph. Chronographs measure feet per second (fps). All three shots should fire about the same speed. The shots should be around 300 fps.

    • 5

      Adjust the air regulator on your paintgun as necessary, and then rechronograph.

    • 6

      Play only when all players' paintball guns are firing at the proper speed.