Troubleshooting
Airgun Designs - Debugging Procedures for Our Paintball Markers
 Marker Does Not Shoot

 Shootdown
Velocity drops off rapidly under rapid fire

 Erratic Velocity
Shot to shot inconsistency not explained by shootdown


Marker does not shoot

1. Is the tank empty?   Yes   No

Solution: Fill Tank.   Gun still does not shoot

2. Is regulator nut turned in far enough?   Yes   No

Solution: Turn nut in until marker shoots or vents out back.   Gun still does not shoot


3. Is air supply obstructed?   Yes   No

Solution: Clear obstructions.   Gun still does not shoot

4. Is bolt sticking?   Yes   No

Solution: Install next size longer power tube spacer. If bolt still sticks, repeat until bolt does not stick.   Gun still does not shoot

5. Does trigger have pressure and spring back when pulled?   Yes   No

Solution: Field strip the gun and check the bolt for foreign objects/obstructions.   Gun still does not shoot


6. Check for proper gap between:
    a. Trigger and rod (before fire gap) - 1/16"
    b. Trigger and frame (after fire gap) - 1/16"


7. Are these correct?   Yes   No

Solution: Adjust trigger rod to proper gap   Gun still does not shoot

Solution: Call Airgun Designs Technical Support.




Shootdown

If you're using CO2 System

If you're using Compressed Air or N2 System

(co2) 1. Make sure tank valve/pin valve is fully open.   Next

(co2) 2. Check for line restrictions such as crushed/clogged filter, kinked hose, etc.   Next

(co2) 3. Ensure liquid CO2 is not getting into the valve   Next


(air) 1. Is the tank valve fully open and output pressure set to 800 psi?   Next

(air) 2. Is the supply tank filled to over 800 psi?   Next

(co2/air) a. "Short Stroking" the trigger may cause shootdown. Be sure the trigger is allowed to travel completely forward after each shot.   Next

(co2/air) b. Check for proper gap between:
  1. Trigger and rod (before fire gap) - 1/16"
  2. Trigger and frame (after fire gap) - 1/16"
Adjust trigger rod to proper gap if necessary.   Next

Call Airgun Designs Technical Support.





Erratic Velocity

1. First shot in a string of shots hot:
      Replace Regulator Seat.   Next
2. Velocity gradually drops off:
      Possibly regulator nut backing out. Make visual mark on regulator nut and check how far it has backed out after play. Install 3-piece Tournament Cap.   Next
3. Reg. Piston/Piston O-Ring Problem:
      Replace Reg. Piston o-ring and apply (common automotive) grease to o-ring and spring pack.   Next
4. Spring Pack Binding:
      Disconnect air source, screw regulator nut inward until it stops; then back out the regulator nut until it is loose again, reattach air source and re-chrono the gun.   Next
5. If none of the above solves the problem:


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