flatline and chrony

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   ok......i got my flatline and i'm going to test shoot it soon. also i plan to tune it. however i do not have a chronograph. oh no. 
now here's the question(s): can i tune my flatline without a chrony and how? do i really need a chronograph to tune? if so how? and how can i tune my flatline without messing up? btw my setup is below. and yes i know how to use the allen key to adjust the velocity screw. 
A-5
flatline
Maddmann spring kit (red)
Palmer stabilizer, and using nitro
double trigger
lapco beadblasted longer foregrip
Fixed saw stock
Ricochet R5
remote line
all your help is appreciated

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turismomtrx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 March 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 556	Post Options Post Reply Quote turismomtrx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: flatline and chrony Posted: 26 February 2005 at 7:44pm
	ok......i got my flatline and i'm going to test shoot it soon. also i plan to tune it. however i do not have a chronograph. oh no. now here's the question(s): can i tune my flatline without a chrony and how? do i really need a chronograph to tune? if so how? and how can i tune my flatline without messing up? btw my setup is below. and yes i know how to use the allen key to adjust the velocity screw. A-5 flatline Maddmann spring kit (red) Palmer stabilizer, and using nitro double trigger lapco beadblasted longer foregrip Fixed saw stock Ricochet R5 remote line all your help is appreciated

triggerhappy1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 07 May 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3376	Post Options Post Reply Quote triggerhappy1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2005 at 8:59pm
	well to tune it youll need to get the velocity right, the alignment right, and the right paint. so for velocity, you want to keep it low (270-260fps), so do some shooting and mess with the screw and springs untill it looks like they are going strait, with little breaks and no swerving. or go to or call your nearest proshop and ask if they do chronoing. youd be surprised how many places do it for a small fee. alingnment is very easy for the a-5. it should be perfect normaly, but you may need to shoot and adjust. paint, find small, shallow seemed, thicker shelled, good quality paint. like marbalizers, better kinds of draxxus, pmi premiums, bigball, ect.


Shadowminion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Strike 1 - Language, 3/20 Joined: 06 June 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1625	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shadowminion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2005 at 6:04am
	Most fields will let U use the chrono for free , but make sure you dont cause any problems by hogging it when players are trying to get ready to go on-field , do your chrono work while the games are in session , and chrono use is at a minimum .
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turismomtrx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 March 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 556	Post Options Post Reply Quote turismomtrx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 February 2005 at 9:09am
	ok, see thats another thing. i never usually go to fields. the only field near me is pretty damn expensive. see i play with my friends just in the woods. also, i do reconize the recommended fps and the alignment and the small caliber paint. its just a matter that i don't have a chronograph. i'm saving up for one, but i just need to see wut im gonn hafta do without one for now

jgacs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 09 January 2005 Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote jgacs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 February 2005 at 2:16am
	What u can do fer now is start with a low velocity and start increasing it till u see the flatline effect.Try increasing up a bit like 1/4 turn at a time..if the ball starts to go crazy then decrease it till its flatins again.By then u should be close to 260-280 range. Hope it helps.

evil_fingers Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Strike 1 - Inappropriate sig Joined: 27 March 2004 Location: Frisco Nor Cal Status: Offline Points: 7224	Post Options Post Reply Quote evil_fingers Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 February 2005 at 3:28am
	Jus go to the local pbshop, they can chrono it for you.
	Do not steal....the government hates competition!

turismomtrx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 March 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 556	Post Options Post Reply Quote turismomtrx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 February 2005 at 5:50am
	alright thanks guys. i'll try that low velocity stating out idea. if not then i'll go to my pb shop. thx again

GBLoon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 17 June 2004 Status: Offline Points: 58	Post Options Post Reply Quote GBLoon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 March 2005 at 10:44pm
	If you play woods ball and don't go to fields. Get your buddies to chip in and buy a chrony. I live in an area where the powers-to-be shut down all the commercial fields. So we play pick up games in the woods. I bought a chrony because I got tired of being hit with a ball peen hammer. We chronographed a new gun out of the box at 376 and others in the 325 range. We make everyone chrono their marker before the games. Plus you will have the tool you need to fine tune your flatline.