Empire Sniper Manual ENG
Empire Sniper Manual ENG
Empire Sniper Manual ENG
MANUAL
E M P I R E P A I N T B A L L . C O M
CONTENTS
1. SAFE MARKER HANDLING.......................................................................................1
2. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................1
3. GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................2
4. FIRING YOUR MARKER............................................................................................3
5. MARKER ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................................................4
6. UNLOADING YOUR MARKER...................................................................................5
7. INSTALLING 10RD ASSEMBLY...............................................................................5
8. MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION.......................................................................6
9. DISASSEMBLY .........................................................................................................6
10. STORAGE AND TRANSPORATION.........................................................................7
1 1. PARTS LIST & DIAGRAMS.......................................................................................8
12. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................. 10
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IMPORTANT: Never carry your Marker uncased when not on a playing field. The
non-playing public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish
between a paintball Marker and firearm. For your own safety and to protect the image
of the sport, always carry your Marker in a suitable Marker case or in the box in which
it was shipped.
Treat every Marker as if it were loaded.
Never look down the barrel of a paintball marker.
Keep the Marker in Safe Mode until ready to shoot.
Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Never point the Marker at anything you dont wish to shoot.
Keep the barrel blocking device in/on the markers barrel when not shooting.
Always remove paintballs and the air source before disassembly.
After removing the air source, point Marker in safe direction and discharge until
Marker is degassed.
Store the Marker unloaded and degassed in a secure place.
Follow warnings listed on the air source for handling and storage.
Do not shoot at fragile objects such as windows.
Every person within range must wear eye, face, and ear protection designed
specifically to stop paintballs and meeting ASTM standard F1776.
Always measure your markers velocity before playing paintball and never shoot at
velocities in excess of 300 feet-per-second (91.44 meters-per-second).
Read this entire manual before loading, attaching a propellant source, or in any way
attempting to operate the Empire Sniper marker.
NOTE: Eye protective devices designed specifically for paintball use must be worn by
the operator and anyone within range.
Congratulations on your selection of the Empire Sniper paintball marker. The Sniper
marker is made to provide you with many years of reliable performance. We are
honored that you have chosen the Sniper as your marker of choice and hope you enjoy
using this high quality product.
The Sniper is precision engineered from aircraft-grade aluminum, and composite
materials. We expect you to play hard and play frequently and the Sniper was built
with this in mind.
Empire Sniper markers come with a removable Autococker threaded barrel and accept
any CO2 or compressed air tanks with standard threads.
Marker Specifications
Model:.................................................................................................................Empire Sniper
Caliber:................................................................................................................................. .68
Mechanical Action:......................................................................... Pump with Auto-Trigger
Air Source:........................................................................................Compressed Air or CO2
Main Body Material:.................................................................................................Aluminum
Included Items
Empire Paintball, Inc. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced without
the prior written consent of Empire Paintball.
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3. GETTING STARTED
Barrel Installation
Do not install an air source or load paintballs into your marker until you have
completely read and understood this manual and feel completely confident with
your ability to handle your marker safely.
Always use ASTM approved paintball specific eye protection. Always wear eye
protection when handling a paintball marker and in any areas where paintball
markers may be discharged.
Keep your finger out of the Trigger guard and away from the Trigger; point the
muzzle of the marker in a safe direction at all times. Keep the marker in Safe Mode
and use a barrel blocking device.
Remember that the ultimate safety device is you, the operator.
Loader Installation
Safety and safe marker handling are the most important aspects of paintball
sports. Please practice each of the following steps with an unloaded marker before
attempting to operate your marker with an air source and paintballs.
To install a loader, check the feedneck and the loader to make sure they are free
from debris and obstructions.
Press the loader neck into the opening of the feed neck until it stops.
Align the loader so that the lid is pointing to the rear and the loader is parallel with
the marker.
Clamp the loader in place by tightening the clamp arm; it may be necessary to
adjust the feed neck clamp screw (see below). Do not over tighten the clamp
holding the loader, as this may damage it.
Make sure marker is degassed, loader removed, no paintballs in the feed port or
breech and the marker is in Safe Mode.
Slide the longer barrel tip into the desired barrel back, turning the barrel tip
clockwise until it stops (do not over tighten).
The barrel backs are sized (.675, .680, .685) to match the paintball diameter to get
the most efficient usage of your Sniper marker.
While pointing marker in a safe direction, thread the barrel into the front opening of
the marker body.
Turn the barrel clockwise (when looking at the front opening) until it stops (do not
over tighten).
Install a barrel blocking device. This can be a barrel bag or other such device that
prevents the accidental discharge of a paintball.
The feed elbow clamp may need adjustment for different types/brands of loaders.
Adjust the thumb nut clockwise to increase the clamping force or counter clockwise
to decrease the clamping force of the lever. No tools are needed to make any
adjustments.
Consult the place where you purchased your Empire marker, or a recognized and
competent air smith, for instruction in the safe handling of compressed-air cylinders
before purchasing or connecting one to your Empire marker.
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Check to make sure that you and anyone within range are wearing eye protection
designed specifically for paintball.
Double check that all screws are tightened and no parts are loose before installing
your tank.
Ensure you have a barrel plug, barrel bag or other specifically designed barrelblocking device in place.
Make sure there are no paintballs in the marker.
Set marker to Safe Mode.
Cock the marker by moving the pump handle back then forward.
While pointing the marker in a safe direction, locate the ASA (Air Source Adapter).
The Sniper ASA is located on the bottom of the grip frame.
Move the On/Off ASA lever to the forward position.
Insert the threaded end of the air
cylinder into the ASA. (FIG. 3.3)
Without pushing the cylinder, twist
the cylinder clockwise and allow the
threads to draw the cylinder into the
markers ASA until it stops.
Flip the On/Off lever back. Your
marker is now charged.
WARNING:
Remember compressed air, nitrogen
systems and CO2 cylinders can be
Fig. 3.3
extremely dangerous if misused or
improperly handled. Use only cylinders meeting D.O.T. or regionally defined
specifications.
Never disassemble your tank or tank regulator. Only a qualified and trained
technician should perform work on your tank and tank regulator.
Never add any lubricants or greases into the fill adapter on your tank regulator
Loading Paintballs
Empire markers use .68 caliber, water-soluble paintballs, readily available at paintball
pro-shops, commercial playing fields, and many sporting goods stores. The paintballs
are feed through the feed elbow into the breech of the marker.
Make sure the marker is set to Safe Mode, with Safety ON and barrel blocking
device installed.
Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and make sure
that anyone within range of the marker does the same.
Load quality Empire .68 caliber paintballs (leave some room for paintballs to move
about, inside the loader).
Your marker is now loaded.
WARNING: Always keep your marker pointed in a safe direction! Everyone within
firing range should always use paintball approved eye and face protection in the
presence of live paintball markers. Make sure the marker is set to Safe Mode, before
following the steps below.
Cock the marker by pulling the pump handle rearward.
Install the air cylinder and pressurize the marker.
Put the paintballs into the loader.
Using the pump handle, load a paintball by sliding the pump back then forward.
Remove the barrel-blocking device.
Aim the marker in a safe direction.
Set the Safety to the Fire position, Safety OFF.
Aim the marker at the target.
Place your finger on the trigger.
Pull the trigger with a smooth squeezing motion.
Once the marker is fired, slide pump handle back, then forward, to load the
next paintball.
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Auto-Trigger
The Empire Sniper paintball marker is equipped with an Auto-Trigger. To use the AutoTrigger, hold the Trigger in while pumping the marker. Each time the handle is pumped
a paintball will be fired from the marker.
5. MARKER ADJUSTMENT
Always check the velocity of the marker prior to playing paintball. Different playing
fields may have different maximum velocity limits, check the regulations at your local
field. At no time should your marker shoot at velocities above 300 feet-per-second
(91.44 meters-per-second).
Checking Velocity
Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and make sure
that anyone within range of the Empire marker does the same.
While pointing the marker in a safe direction, remove the barrel blocking device.
Point the Empire marker over a chronograph that will measure the velocity of the
paintballs discharged by the marker.
Set the marker to Fire mode, safety OFF (red visible).
Load a paintball and fire the marker, checking the reading on the chronograph.
Adjusting Velocity
The velocity can be adjusted via the inline regulator pressure and by the rear
adjustment screw. The rear adjustment screw will compress the main spring making
the Hammer hit the valve harder, this will also increase the tension on the pump
stroke. We recommend that you mainly
adjust the velocity via the inline regulator
(see regulator adjustment) and use the
rear adjustment screw to fine tune the
velocity. Turning the input pressure up
too high may result in lower velocity as the
pressure behind the valve will be too high.
Fig. 5.1
Use the included 3/16" Allen wrench to turn the rear velocity adjuster (Fig 5.1).
Turning the rear velocity adjuster inward or clockwise will increase the velocity and
turning it outward or counterclockwise will decrease the velocity.
Never turn the rear adjustment screw out past flush with the back of the marker body.
Also matching your barrel back to the paintballs you are using will help raise velocity.
Regulator Adjustment
The Hammer Lug controls how far the Trigger must be pulled in order to fire the marker.
If the Hammer Lug is adjusted too high, the marker will not cock as it wont engage the
Sear. If the Hammer Lug is adjusted too low,
the marker will fire too early or not at all.
Hammer Lug adjustment is critical to having
a well tuned marker. We recommend that
the Hammer Lug be set .040"-.050" from
the bottom of the main body. Hammer Lug
adjustment will also affect the Auto-Trigger
activation point.
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Fig. 5.3
You can adjust the Hammer Lug position using a 1/8" Allen wrench, turning it clockwise
will lower the Hammer Lug and counterclockwise will raise the Hammer Lug (Fig 5.3).
Auto-Trigger Adjustment
The Auto-Trigger allows the user to rapid fire their pump marker. When the Trigger is
held back, each forward pump stroke will fire a paintball.
The Auto-Trigger can be fine tuned by slightly adjusting the Hammer Lug position,
which adjusts the Trigger activation point. You should adjust the activation point only
when the marker is degassed and unloaded.
Hold the Trigger back and slide the pump handle all the way back.
Continue to hold the Trigger and begin to slide the pump handle forward. As youre
sliding it forward you will hear the Hammer release, this is your current activation point.
While making slight adjustments to the Hammer Lug, look into the markers feed neck
to make sure the Bolt is sealing forward of the feed neck, when the Hammer is released.
The Sniper comes equipped with a Vertical Pump Handle. This handle can be removed
if desired by loosening the two screws on the back of the pump handle with a 5/32
Allen wrench and then sliding the vertical handle out.
The Pump Rods are factory set so a paintball can freely fall into the breech of the
marker when the pump handle is at its most rearward position. The rearward pump
stroke limit can be adjusted by how far the Pump Rods are threaded into the Bolt Sled.
Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and make sure that
anyone within range of your Empire marker does the same.
Make sure the barrel blocking device is properly installed and the marker is set to
Safe Mode.
Put on an eye protective device designed specifically for paintball and make sure
that anyone within range of the Empire marker does the same.
Make sure the barrel blocking device is properly installed on the marker.
While pointing the Empire marker in a safe direction, flip the ASA On/Off lever
forward venting the air from the marker. Turn the air cylinder counter-clockwise
until its free of the ASA.
The marker is now ready to be cleaned and put away for future use.
Included with the Empire Sniper is a 10 round feeding system that replaces the stock
clamping feed neck. If you wish to use the system, the stock feed neck has to be removed
first. It is recommended that you cover your markers body to prevent accidental damage,
just incase you were to slip with the screwdriver or similar tool while removing the feedneck.
First remove all the hardware from the feedneck.
Then carefully insert a flat head screwdriver into
the slot on the back of he feed neck and slightly
separate the two sides (Fig 7.1).
Lift the feed neck of the body and re-install the
hardware (so its not misplaced).
Next remove the two screws on the 10rd adapter
and the cover plate using the 7/64" Allen wrench.
Place the 10rd adapter on the marker
Install cover and screws (Fig 7.2).
Tighten screws until the adapter does not
turn freely.
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Fig. 7.1
Fig. 7.2
Caution: Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations, make sure that all
paintballs and propellant sources have been removed from the marker. Install a barrel
blocking device, marker must be unloaded and degassed before any disassembly or
maintenance.
Once your Empire marker is unloaded and the air cylinder is removed, you can use a damp
cloth to wipe off paint, dirt and debris from the outside of your marker. Once your marker
is clean and dry you can re-oil using a light, premium marker oil. Do not use any petroleum
based or aerosol products on your marker, they can damage your markers O-rings.
Push a paintball swab, like the Empire Battle Swab, through the barrel and breech
area to clean them.
Clean the outside of your marker using a paper towel or clean rag, which can be
dampened with warm water.
9. DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Before attempting to perform any maintenance operations, make sure that
all paintballs and air sources have been removed from the marker. Install a barrel blocking
device, marker must be unloaded and degassed before any disassembly or maintenance.
Disassembly Tips
Barrel
Bolt
Lift the quick release Bolt Pin up and slide the Bolt out the back of the body.
Grips
Using a 5/64" Allen wrench, remove the 4 grip screws and then remove the grips.
Disconnect the air hose from either the regulator or ASA macro fitting.
Using a 9/64" Allen wrench, remove the two frame screws from the Trigger Frame.
Remove the frame by sliding it downward, it may be necessary to slide the pump
handle back slightly to allow the Auto-Trigger arm to disengage from the Pump Rod.
Disconnect the air hose from either the regulator or ASA macro fitting.
Remove the grips (see above).
Using a 3/32" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws which are located in the
bottom of the frame.
Once loosen enough the ASA will slide off the frame.
Pump Plate
To keep the proper pump stroke length, make sure you hold the Pump Rods in
position while loosening the Pump Plate screws.
To do this place a 5/64" Allen wrench into the side of the Pump Rod and hold its
position while removing the Pump Plate screws with a 7/64" Allen wrench. Repeat
this for each side.
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When re-installing the screws make sure to repeat the same steps of holding the
Pump Rods.
Pump Handle
Using a 5/32" Allen wrench, remove the two screws located on the back of the
Pump Plate.
Slide the pump handle off the pump guide rod and be careful not to lose the Pump
Return Spring which is located inside the handle.
Once the Bolt and Pump Plate have been removed, the Pump Rod and Sled
assembly will slide off the back of the marker.
It is recommended that you do not remove the Hammer unless you feel confidant in
setting the Hammer Lug correctly.
Using a 3/16" Allen wrench, remove the Rear Adjuster and Main Spring.
Next turn the Hammer Lug counterclockwise with a 1/8 Allen wrench until it is within
the bottom of the Hammer, thus visible thru the slot on the bottom of the body.
The Hammer will slide out the back of the marker if the Hammer Lug is high enough
to create clearance.
Turn the entire Inline Regulator Assembly counterclockwise to unscrew it from the
Vertical ASA.
Using a 3/16" Allen wrench, turn the Pump Guide counterclockwise to remove.
Once the Pump Guide is removed the Vertical ASA will slide off the front of
the marker.
IMPORTANT: Never carry your Empire marker uncased when not on a playing field.
The non-playing public and law enforcement personnel may not be able to distinguish
between a paintball marker and firearm. For your own safety and to protect the image
of the sport, always carry your Empire marker in a suitable marker case or in the box
in which it was shipped.
When you are finished using your Empire marker it is important that you prepare it
for storage. This will not only serve to increase the life of the marker, but will assure
optimum performance on your next outing.
The Empire marker must be clear of all paint and air sources when not being used.
Be sure to have marker de-cocked and in Safe Mode when not in use.
Make sure a barrel blocking device is in place.
Store your Empire marker and propellant in cool dry place.
Keep your Empire marker away from unsupervised children.
Your Empire marker must be free of all paint and not attached to a propellant source
while being transported to and from the playing field.
Observe and obey all local, state and federal laws concerning the transportation of
paintball markers. For information concerning any of the laws in your area, contact
your local law enforcement.
Always store the marker in a secure location when not in use so as to prevent
access by unauthorized persons.
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Description
1
VALVE
2
VALVE SCREW
3
300 PSI GAUGE
4 GRIP
5
FEED ADAPTER PLUG
6
FEED TUBE BODY
7
FEED TUBE PLUNGER
8
FEED TUBE PLUNGER KNOB
9
FEED TUBE SPRING
10
FEED TUBE CAP
11
BALL DETENT
12 FRAME
13
TRIGGER
14
SEAR
15
SPRING SEAR
16
SAFETY
17
SAFETY SPRING
18
AUTOTRIGGER CAM
19
AUTOTRIGGER ARM
20
SEAR PIN
21
ASA BODY
22
ASA LEVER
23
ASA PIN
24
ASA PLUG
25
ASA GUIDE
26
PUMP ROD
27
PUMP PLATE
28
PUMP GUIDE
29
PUMP ROD PIN
30
PUMP SLIDE
31
PUMP SPRING
32
PUMP BUMPER
33
PUMP HANDLE
34
VERTICAL PUMP HANDLE
35 BOLT
SKU#
10027
10513
17596
17959
17960
17962
17963
17964
17965
17966
19275
72420
72421
72422
72423
72424
72425
72426
72427
72428
72429
72430
72431
72432
72433
72434
72435
72436
72437
72438
72439
72440
72441
72442
72443
Diagram #
Description
36
BOLT PIN
37
BOLT SPRING
38 HAMMER
39
HAMMER LUG
40
HAMMER RETAINER
41
END CAP
42
HAMMER SPRING
43
VALVE SPRING
44 CUPSEAL
45 BODY
46
VERTICAL ASA
47
DETENT COVER LEFT
48
DETENT COVER RIGHT
49
FEEDNECK BUSHING
50 FEEDNECK
51
FEEDNECK LEVER
52
FEEDNECK THUMB NUT
53
BARREL TIP 14" ALUM
54
BARREL BACK .675
54
BARREL BACK .680
54
BARREL BACK .685
55
BARREL EMPIRE JEWEL
56
FEED TUBE HOUSING
57
FEED TUBE HOUSING SIDE PLATE
58
REGULATOR BODY
59
REGULATOR ADAPTER
60
REGULATOR TOP
61
REGULATOR PISTON
62
REGULATOR RETAINER
63
REGULATOR SEAL ADJUSTER
64
REGULATOR VENT ADJUSTER PISTON
65
REGULATOR ADJUSTER PISTON
66
REGULATOR CAP
67
REGULATOR SPRING
68
REGULATOR ADJUSTER SPRING
SKU#
72444
72445
72446
72447
72448
72449
72450
72451
72452
72453
72454
72455
72456
72457
72458
72459
72460
72461
72462
72463
72464
72465
72466
72467
72468
72469
72470
72471
72472
72473
72474
72475
72476
72477
72478
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Diagram #
Description
SKU#
69
O RING- 015/70 BUNA
70
O RING- 011/70 URETHANE
71
SCREW FHCS 6-32 X .313
72
SCREW BHCS 6-32 X .250
73
SCREW SHCS 6-32 X .500
74
HEX NUT (6-32 .25 X .092)
75
O RING- 008/70 URETHANE
76
MACROLINE FITTING STRAIGHT
77
O RING- 010/70 BUNA
78
O RING- 015/70 URETHANE
79
O RING- 015/90 URETHANE
80
MACROLINE HOSE 1/4"OD X 90MM
81
1/8 NPT X .300 PLUG FITTING
82
O RING- 1MM X 3MM ID 70 RED BUNA
83
O RING- 1MM X 19.5MM ID 70 BUNA
84
O RING- 006/70 BUNA
85
O RING- 018/70 BUNA
86
O RING- 113/70 BUNA
87
O RING- 113/70 URETHANE
88
SCREW FHCS 6-32 X .250
89
SCREW SHCS 6-32 X .625
90
SCREW SHCS 8-32 X .375
91
SCREW BHCS 8-32 X .750
92
SCREW BHCS 8-32 X 1.000
93
SCREW SHCS 10-24 X .750
94
SCREW SET 6-32 X .125 FLAT POINT
95
SCREW SET 10-32 X .250
96
SCREW SET 1/4-28 X .375 FLAT POINT
97
SCREW SET 1/2-20 X .500 CUP POINT
98
DOWEL PIN .125 DIA X .500
99
BALL BEARING 2.5MM
100
BALL BEARING 1/4"
101
RETAINING RING INT .500 BORE
102
BELLEVILLE WASHER .750 OD .380 ID X .034
103 JEWEL
10260
10608
17651
17653
17655
17657
41015
55112
57608
57738
41010
72485
72486
72487
72488
72489
72508
72491
72492
72493
72494
72495
72496
72497
72498
72499
72500
72501
72502
72503
72504
72505
72506
72507
72508
10
69
53
8
33
69
56
74
54
32
73
83
69
51
57
89
26
50
84
52
55
30
31
27
81
83
3
29
86
13
102
87
85
75
62
64
68
70
101
94
88
99
19
37
17
98
100
18
103
16
20 72
90
80
25
76
77
59
76
67
63
65
97
43
44
79
39
40
38
42
96
41
69
12
95
58
36
35
15
82
61
78
11
71
60
45
14
26
90
85
48
47
28
88
11
86
34
69
91
49
46
93
92
66
E M P I R E P A I N T B A L L . C O M
22
21
23
77
24
84
10
If you should encounter any problems with your product and you have added aftermarket parts on your product,
please test it with the original stock parts before sending it in. Always unload and remove air supply before
shipping markers. Do not ship your air supply tank if it is not completely empty. Shipping a pressurized air supply
tank is unsafe and unlawful. Remove all batteries from products prior to shipping.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages.
For warranty parts, service or information contact: Paintball Solutions www.paintballsolutions.com
E-mail: tech@paintballsolutions.com Phone: 1-800-220-3222 Canada: 866-685-0030
Patent Pending.
WARNING!
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