All American/ Freak query

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   I'm going to buy a new barrel for my A5, I was think of getting the freak back with the all american front 14". Is this a wise choice or should I go for a different combo or barrel alltogether? (In the same price range) 
It's mostly for woods but I want something that will be decent for speedball too.

Edited by Scotchbroth - 31 January 2006 at 6:02pm

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Scotchbroth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Strike 2 - Languge 1/27 Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 381	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scotchbroth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: All American/ Freak query Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:02pm
	I'm going to buy a new barrel for my A5, I was think of getting the freak back with the all american front 14". Is this a wise choice or should I go for a different combo or barrel alltogether? (In the same price range) It's mostly for woods but I want something that will be decent for speedball too. Edited by Scotchbroth - 31 January 2006 at 6:02pm


Ilford Rule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 05 December 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ilford Rule Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:14pm
	That seems like a pretty good setup. You could also get the Evil Pipe kit (i think the price is similar). The full blown Freak is good too. If you want a one piece, consider the stiffi. its about the same price as the freak but its supposed to be amazing. never tried it myself though.
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Scotchbroth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Strike 2 - Languge 1/27 Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 381	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scotchbroth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:18pm
	Thanks, I was leaning towards the freak back as i could get a number of inserts and i heard the all american was a good barrel. Has anyone seen an all american or Freak perform? If cash was not a problem wich barrel would you get? (I might just save for a while)


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	The front of the barrel doesn't affect performance that much. But I'd go with the AA front anyway. Better looking, and easier to clean than the Freak front. And the Freak back is a very good choice (really the only choice...). When matched properly with the right size paint, the Freak is just as good as any barrel out there, if not better than most.
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Rambino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member I am even less fun in person Joined: 15 August 2002 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 16593	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rambino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:46pm
	Excellent barrel, but I would go with a shorter front. 14" on an A-5 is quite long.
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	Thanks for the input guys, I've heard good things about the Lapco Bigshot should i consider this, With respect to the combo i stated above. Would cutting it down to 12" affect performance at all? Edited by Scotchbroth - 31 January 2006 at 6:52pm


SuzukiRider987 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 15 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5643	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuzukiRider987 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:52pm
	Freak Kit>Bigshot. Both barrels are of awesome quality, so it really comes down to the paint to bore match. And with the Freak it's very easy top get this, while as the Bigshot, you'd need to buy the right paint, not just swap inserts. So go for the Freak, even though it might be more costly. Edited by SuzukiRider987 - 31 January 2006 at 6:53pm
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	Wich insert should I get? I will be using blaze which is .689-.691 should i go for the .691 or something a bit bigger like .693 Cheers.


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	If you are going to get a Freak you should get at least two or three inserts - otherwise you are missing the whole point of the Freak. You want an insert that is a tight fit for your paint, and a slightly bigger insert for when your paint swells a bit - at least.
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	i have the all american back and front. and it preforms to my liking. i can hit a 3" diameter fence post from 75' away. so i say its pretty good
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	Yeah but should i get one that is .691 sometimes the exact same size as the paint or start a bit bigger?


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	Both.
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	Understood