Virtue publishes Spire 200 and 260 capacity options, a maximum capacity of 220 for the Spire III tray, and a 280-capacity shell for specified Spire models. Check the exact loader, tray and shell because parts do not all interchange.
Loader capacity is a product specification, not a feed-speed rating. Virtue lists several capacities across its Spire family, and its support page warns that some trays and shells do not interchange.
Published Virtue Spire capacities
| Loader or part | Published capacity | Fit note |
|---|---|---|
| Spire 200/260 | 200 or 260 paintballs | The spring ramp is listed for Spire IR, IR² and Spire 200/260 |
| Spire III tray | Up to 220 paintballs | Virtue says the Spire 200/260 tray does not fit the Spire III shell |
| Spire III/IV/V 280 top shell | 280 paintballs | Confirm the shell matches the specific loader model |
Capacity and compatibility details above come from Virtue’s product and support pages. The model number alone does not confirm that a tray, drive or shell fits a different generation.
Check before buying
- Identify the loader’s full model and generation.
- Read the capacity listed for the complete loader, not only an accessory.
- Confirm that replacement trays, drives and shells are listed for that generation.
- Check that the loader fits the marker’s feedneck.
- Follow the maker’s cleaning and battery instructions.
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Common questions
How many paintballs fit in a Virtue Spire 200/260?
Virtue identifies 200 and 260 capacity versions and describes the spring ramp as maintaining those capacities.
What is the Spire III capacity?
Virtue support lists a maximum capacity of 220 paintballs for the Spire III tray.
Can a Spire 200/260 tray fit in a Spire III shell?
Virtue says it will not fit because the Spire III is a redesigned loader.
Does the capacity number tell me the loader's feed speed?
No. Capacity and feed-system details are separate product specifications.