|
A5 Barrel Selection Again...... |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
Jkimbrell35 
Member 
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: A5 Barrel Selection Again......Posted: 14 May 2011 at 12:25am |
|
I've read a lot of posts about A5 barrels and I was curious if the j&j ceramic barrels are plenty good enough when compared to carbon fiber and some of the other high grade barrels including the tippmann flatline. I plan on replacing the barrel, adding a stock, installing an expansion chamber if you guys feel it's worth it, and replacing the soft paddles for the hopper. Also, is it worth upgrading the piston housing and ratchet? Kicking around the idea of the hall e grip too. What are ya'lls thoughts?
Edited by Jkimbrell35 - 14 May 2011 at 12:40am |
|
 |
|
|
StormyKnight
Moderator Group 
Joined: 28 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3129 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 15 May 2011 at 11:08am |
|
J&J barrels are good barrels. You just need to make sure you have a good paint to bore match. The Flatline barrel is a specialty barrel. It requires some tuning (velocity settings) to get a good effect. The TechT (http://www.techtpaintball.com/Products.aspx?CAT=3260) upgrades for the A-5 are nice. I have all of them on my A-5. If you are planning on using an e-grip to increase your rate of fire while using C02, an expansion chamber or regulator is a must. I have moved on to High Pressure Air for my setup. I can ramp my A-5 to 20bps with no shootdown or velocity spikes and no ball chops.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jkimbrell35
Member
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 May 2011 at 9:49pm |
|
what do you mean by "right paint"? I'm dumb and dont know anything bout this stuff yet bro
|
|
|
|
|
StormyKnight
Moderator Group
Joined: 28 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3129 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 18 May 2011 at 10:07am |
|
Basically not all paint is the same size. Even though it is marked as .68 caliber, there are varying differences from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some paint may at or slightly larger than .68 (.682, .685) and others may be larger (.688, .689, .690,etc.). You'll want a paint that most closely matches the inner diameter of your barrel. You don't want paint that will block your barrel or paint that will just roll out. Paint that is too small or too big can cause accuracy or breaking issues. The only exception is the Tippmann Flatline barrel. Those prefer smaller bore paint.
Here is a couple of charts on paintball sizes and barrel sizes. It is a little old, but still good info to check out.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jkimbrell35
Member
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 May 2011 at 7:31pm |
|
Call me stupid but I bought the flatline, hall e grip, techt cyclone upgrade kit, MP5 sliding stock.
|
|
|
|
|
Jkimbrell35
Member
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19 May 2011 at 7:37pm |
|
Since I bought the flatline what paint should I run through it. I know you said the smaller rounds are best but i cannot make anything out with that chart you posted. What paint would you run through it?
|
|
|
|
|
Arson24
Member
Joined: 17 February 2011 Location: Van city Status: Offline Points: 209 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 May 2011 at 3:00pm |
|
something with harder shell
the flatline is a bit hard on paint but all good some ppl love it some other dont also for the cyclone upgrade i have my cyclone stock and never upgraded and have NOT ever had a chop or a busted ball in there so upgrades are there but unneeded what i did instead of buying the squishy paddles was just boil them for a lil bit like 3-4mins and they will be softer |
|
MY TIPPMANN COLLECTION 
|
|
|
|
|
Jkimbrell35
Member
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 May 2011 at 1:24pm |
|
dude seriously i don't know anything about paintball right now. you say something with a harder shell and another guy says to use smaller rounds. Can someone using the flatline chime in and let me know what you are using. Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
Arson24
Member
Joined: 17 February 2011 Location: Van city Status: Offline Points: 209 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 May 2011 at 1:38pm |
|
Have you even looked at paintballs? You know they have a brittle shell on the outside to keepthe paint in
I said use omes with a harder shell, what dont you get? When you go buy paint ask the guy what would be best for my flatline! Buy a box of paint and see how you like it and how it shoots and go from there |
|
|
MY TIPPMANN COLLECTION
|
|
|
|
|
Jkimbrell35
Member
Joined: 13 May 2011 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 21 May 2011 at 2:05pm |
|
someone other than this guy please reply with which paint you are running please.
|
|
|
|
|
Ceesman762
Moderator Group
Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 22 May 2011 at 11:29am |
|
High $$, Evil. Low $$(Walmart) Visual Impact Scenario grade run great through flatlines.
|
|
|
Innocence proves nothing
FUAC!!!!! |
|
|
|
|
StormyKnight
Moderator Group
Joined: 28 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3129 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 23 May 2011 at 8:19pm |
What part of the chart don't you understand?
I've had good luck with PMI Marbalizers in my Flatline.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DPack23
Member
Joined: 04 July 2011 Location: Wisconsin Status: Offline Points: 25 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 3:42am |
I feel your pain man...
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
thenewday007
Member
Joined: 22 September 2011 Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 23 September 2011 at 1:33am |
|
It's my first time to come here.Haha,Nice to meet everybody.I learn from my friends that this forum is very interesting.
cheap wow gold | Buy runescape gold | Buy RS Gold |
|
|
|
|
StormyKnight
Moderator Group
Joined: 28 July 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3129 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 25 September 2011 at 3:11am |
|
Bat signal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PartsTech
Member
Joined: 11 November 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 40 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 29 September 2011 at 2:41pm |
|
I have always used Marbalizer paintballs in my Flatline. You need a paintball that is consistently round and as heavy as possible. This will cause a consistent spin of the ball...which creates..... drum roll.... consistent accuracy.
|
|
|
|
|
monsterhats
Member
Spamqueen Joined: 16 February 2012 Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 17 February 2012 at 2:43am |
|
-Deleted-Spam-Advertising
Edited by pepprdog - 17 February 2012 at 9:54am |
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
Tweet
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options
Jkimbrell35 wrote: