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    Posted: 30 November 2004 at 8:55pm

Ok im going to get a drop forward, do I need a specific one? and also is a sight rail worth getting?.... IM getting a j and j ceramic should i get a 12 in or 14 in..... this is all for the 98c



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you dont need a specific one no. i wouldnt get a sight rail. if you plan on getting a scope it isnt worth it. paintballs arent accurate enough for a scope. also the sight rail would otherwise kind of be like a showy upgrade. i wouldnt even consider it an upgrade. i would get (if you have a stock 98c) a remote line or something instead of the sight rail.
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You need to make sure your drop forward can hold the largest diameter tank you play with. Some drop forwards are very shallow allowing only 9oz tanks while others are large enough to hold any tank.
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With a j and j ceramic barrel is there a real difference between the 12 and 14 in , which is better.
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14 inches is a safe bet with any high quality barrel.
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The length of the barrel is gonna be personal preference. Mine is 12" and
I like it just fine... I'm sure the 14" is just as good too...

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u dont need a specific one and dont get the sight rail, its not that exciting. and i have a 14 inch J&J and personally i think it shoots better than the 12

 

 

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drop - get whatever u like

barrel - for and extra $20 u can get a lapco bigshot which is a much better barrel than tha J&J, trust me its worth it
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or u could get a     line
FLATLINES SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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