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    Posted: 14 October 2005 at 2:33am

i've bought a new a-5 and the accuracy of the stock barrel is horrid

I was thinkin about getting the 8inch Lapco big shot, but since they're the same price i was wondering if the longer big shot are any much better than the 8 inch, or if you'd recommend any other barrel brand for the a-5?

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get a 14" Lapco  Big Shot, If you don't like lapco for some odd reason go JJ. If you want good accuracy with the A-5 go 12 - 14 in. trust me.

If you have the money, go with all american, I really enjoy using there products.

Flatline is another option.

Overall I'd go 14" Lapco Big Shot... Action Village should have them for a good price.

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What kind of Paintball do you normally shoot? Are they small bore medium bore or large bore?
If you shoot a mix of Paintballs and brands then I'd just go with the Bigshot. Its an all around good barrel.
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Go for the Bigshot. And is won't really matter if you get a 8" or 14". From what I've heard the accuracy is the same.
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I would go for either a Freak (have one and love it,) or some other barrel kit with interchangeable bore sizes, so that if you need to buy other paint in an emergency, you can be sure your barrel will fit it.
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well it is said that all barrel have the same range w/ the exception of apex/flatline and the accuracy varys depening on the interior of the barrel, but it is said that the 8" should be as accurate as the 14" bigshot, why is it that its recommended that when one buys a bigshot they take into consideration the location tendency of the player such as:
bigshot 8" barrel if you play front
bigshot 12" barrel if you play mid
bigshot 14" barrel if you play back
does longer barrel provide longer accuracy distant to prove this true, or is it just prefrence and style of play that'll fit your play tactic?
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Originally posted by N0M1S N0M1S wrote:

well it is said that all barrel have the same range w/ the exception of apex/flatline and the accuracy varys depening on the interior of the barrel, but it is said that the 8" should be as accurate as the 14" bigshot, why is it that its recommended that when one buys a bigshot they take into consideration the location tendency of the player such as:
bigshot 8" barrel if you play front
bigshot 12" barrel if you play mid
bigshot 14" barrel if you play back
does longer barrel provide longer accuracy distant to prove this true, or is it just prefrence and style of play that'll fit your play tactic?

It's just preference and style of play. Most front players use small barrels because they move around a lot, and the smaller the barrel the easier it is to do so.

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