Spring and Guide Rod

[heavypat12]

Wanting to check with the community and see what the feedback is on changing out the spring and if a steel guide rod is necessary. 
If you guys would, what has shown effective for you all, weights, brands, etc.
Also links and referrals would be appreciated.

[bozwell]

I don't think there's any tangible evidence that the steel guide is superior to the plastic one, as I can't recall anyone saying that their plastic guide rod failed.  I think most people just do it because the steel guide rod feels higher quality.  It also adds a small amount of weight to the front of the gun, which can offset muzzle flip to a small degree.  As for recoil springs, it's largely based on the load you're shooting.

[schmeky]

^^^^^ What Bozwell said^^^^^

[heavypat12]

Thanks guys,

So say for a 230 grain FMJ range round what would be your spring #/brand recommendation

[larryflew]

Original rods are Delrin.  Almost all parts in high end paint ball guns are Delrin and they never have any failures due to breakage and are under a LOT more stress than our guide rods are. I do have SS rods in a couple guns but only because they came with them.  Have a friend with over 50K rounds through his 75 and still has the original rod.

[Cavalryman]

The stock springs and rod are tuned for 230 grain FMJ since that's the most common round. Unless you're going to shoot something unusually mild or unusually hot, I wouldn't change a thing.