a5 apex barrel question

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   I notice that when I shoot my gun with the apex barrel, the balls seem to go down before coming back up. I dont know if this is supposed to happen, (I'm kind of a noob) but I remember reading that the apex and the flatline should have a "flat trajectory" now, well my paintballs aren't arching, they are doing the oppisite, they are arching downwards. They do come up and go, but not in a straight line. If this isn't supposed to happen, can someone please post on how to fix it, or tell me if it is normal. Thanks for the info.

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scop3d Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 February 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote scop3d Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: a5 apex barrel question Posted: 09 February 2007 at 9:45pm
	I notice that when I shoot my gun with the apex barrel, the balls seem to go down before coming back up. I dont know if this is supposed to happen, (I'm kind of a noob) but I remember reading that the apex and the flatline should have a "flat trajectory" now, well my paintballs aren't arching, they are doing the oppisite, they are arching downwards. They do come up and go, but not in a straight line. If this isn't supposed to happen, can someone please post on how to fix it, or tell me if it is normal. Thanks for the info.
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sinisterNorth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group 1 strike, language, 10/3 Joined: 30 May 2004 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 10463	Post Options Post Reply Quote sinisterNorth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 February 2007 at 9:57pm
	Sounds like you're experiencing "drop off". Check your velocity, making sure it's consistent, as well as the quality of your paint.
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barn_user Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Strike 1 - Filterdodge, 3/20 Joined: 28 May 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1423	Post Options Post Reply Quote barn_user Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 February 2007 at 11:21pm
	It happens. Mine does that too. If figure it's from the way the apex works. The ball travels straight until it hits the rubber ramp forcing it downwards while putting backspin on it. The farther down the ramp, the farther down the ball most also travel out the end of the barrel. The ball leaves the barrel at a downward angle, but because of the ramp being down so far, more backspin is also applied bringing the ball back up in a high arc. I find that level 5 or 6 gives a pretty good flat trajectory are without the drop before. I really don't know if it's normal or not because I'm the only one around with one. I'm assuming it is though. That is one of the disadvantages compared to the flatline.

Bruce A. Frank Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member KRL Reincarnated? Joined: 27 March 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3063	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bruce A. Frank Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2007 at 3:08am
	In the Flatline mode the ramp deflects the ball downward, if you have the adjustment pushed all the way forward. With that much backspin the ball will actually rise as it flies down the field. Depending on the paint brand the mid point adjustment position usually produces the traditional "flat" trajectory. The full backspin setting produces the dramatic curves which allows for dive bomb and around-the-bunker shots. But the extreme setting can give you some beautiful "under the tree limb" shots that take out the competitor when he least expects it. I get a kick out of shooting low across the field and having the ball rise up as it reaches the intended target. The have a difficult time telling from where the shot came. Edited by Bruce A. Frank - 10 February 2007 at 3:10am


scop3d Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 February 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote scop3d Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2007 at 10:27am
	Thanks for the responses, they were very helpful. Also, while I'm here, can some one tell me whether or not it is possible to make it so the trigger pull is shorter it seems,(even though i have the response package) that the trigger pull is pretty long. But what do i know?
	arg me like paintball arg grr a5 response apex barrel double trigger and thats it!

Yomillio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Retard Joined: 31 July 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yomillio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 February 2007 at 10:58am
	there are, but i wouldnt reall mess around with it having the response. If you do want to try though, get some good tape (electrical works for me) and apply a small strip where the trigger contacts the powertube.
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