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bassman97
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Topic: Looking for Accurate BarrelPosted: 27 September 2004 at 6:53pm |
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I am new to paintball and so far I had my 98 Custom for a week now and I
love it. I just don't like the barrel since it has no accuracy what so ever. I'm thinking of getting a rifled barrel from either Empire, Pathogen, or Armson. I'm would like to use a 13" or 16" Armson since it seems better but I would like another opinion. Are their any cons to the ones listed and are their any better ones under $75 in terms of accuracy? I will probably play mostly in my backyard which is a forest/swamp. |
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Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:07pm |
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under $75.... maybe dye ultralite, smartparts all american, and many others, but the best would be the flatline. try to get a good deal on e-bay.
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Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:13pm |
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Using anything larger than a 14 inch barrel is not recommended, as they do not improve accuracy. My 14 inch Lapco Bigshot is very nice. Many players use them. A variety of paint will work in them, as the barrel is a medium bore size, but I find that Marbalizers work the best. Search other topics regarding barrels and you will keep hearing the Lapco Bigshot come up. For around $50 to $60 bucks it's a sweet deal.
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Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:20pm |
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I wouldn't get an Armson Stealth, the company tends to mess up on
making it for the 98 custom, by having the threads not fit. If I
were you I would go with something like a J&J Ceramic, or a Lapco
Bigshot, which can be found at http://www.countypaintball.com
Also, don't get anything after 14", it is a waste of air, anything after 14" is a waste of gas, and doesn't improve anything. |
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Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:24pm |
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The J&J is amazing it is really quiet and is pretty accurate and it is cheaper than most other barrels too.
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Posted: 27 September 2004 at 7:33pm |
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Lapco Bigshot $50 or J&J Ceramic $35 |
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 3:13pm |
As far as the threads, is that because there are two types for the 98 Custom? I was reading their site and according to them, serial numbers under 400,000 something have different threads in which they make a barrel for those threads only. Also, anyone know anything about the Pathogen and Empire Twister? |
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 3:15pm |
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 3:33pm |
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lapco bigshot is better than the j&j, but is like 10 or 20 $ more expencive... if you want accuracy, get one of them, or a kit (kits are $$$ tho) if you wnat distance, well, youre forced to get the flatline |
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 5:20pm |
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Get either a Bigshot or J&J Ceramic. I have both and like the Ceramic the most. It's quiet and it's just as accurate as the Bigshot. I have the Ceramic on in my sig. |
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 5:22pm |
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I have dye boomstick and i love it. But, my brother has a lapco bigshot
and it is just as good. except i payed 100 for my barrel and he payed
50 for his.
So i would highly recoment the bigshot.
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Posted: 28 September 2004 at 8:44pm |
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 3:04am |
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Go with the j&j but if you really want something thats accurate i suggest the dye boomstick, only problem is it costs 110 dollars....mayb not worth the money if your not playing often.
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Tippmann 98 Custom 14 inch dye boomstick J&J barrel adapter On/Off Dropforward R/t kit ...soon to be,custom p8nt job |
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 8:24am |
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MVNScrub is right about the boomstick they are very accurate but expensive. I got a Lapco Bigshot and its quite accurate. U can also go with J&J Ceramic, or Smart Parts All American both are really good and are set at a good price
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 8:29am |
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I got the tippmann 14in sniper barrel. I paied 50 for it and i paied 110 for my dye boomb stick and its sad to say the the shorter barrel is just as accurate as the 18in boomb stick. |
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 8:55am |
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dye ultralight, or a lapco big shot (get bead-blasted if you play woodsball...
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 9:27am |
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The Ultralight really is light, and a really good barrel. With marbs I can hit people at flatline ranges (of course, using advanced lobbing skills) and still get breaks (also not from barrel) because its got a really good (small) spread with marbs. Plus, it balances weight off the front of my gun's setup, and I don't even feel the recoil anymore.
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 11:06am |
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Posted: 29 September 2004 at 11:59am |
Not any more, Pro-team bought Armson and is makeing threads for the 98 custon and more. |
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Posted: 30 September 2004 at 3:23pm |
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So far I'm being recommended to buy smooth-bore barrels rather than
rifled. I'm wondering, how come smooth bore is better vs. rifled? It seems to go against what I know (though my knowledge of paintball is limited, I have a good knowledge of guns). |
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