barrel lengths
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Topic: barrel lengths
Posted By: NMLvaio
Subject: barrel lengths
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:25pm
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o.k. one more topic for today 18in good or bad for all american tear drop barrel
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Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:27pm
| i also went to http://www.pbreview.com - www.pbreview.com they say it good but not sure because of its price $75.00 |
Posted By: bctraylor24
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:35pm
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i have an 18 inch boomstick and i love it. it shoots really straight and is very quiet. ------------- Tippmann A-5 Dye Boomstick 18 inch Response trigger Double finger trigger it's not bragging if you can back it up |
Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:38pm
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how far does it goes
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Posted By: Bunker_Attack
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:40pm
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NEVER get more than a 16 inch barrel. It is totally not worth it. 14 inch is perfect for anything ------------- 
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Posted By: bigmike102
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:42pm
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yeah i wouldnt get anything over 16 inches But i would pick a 14 inch one. ------------- . |
Posted By: Bauerp0weR 18
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:44pm
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There is no reason for you to have an 18" barrel, other than for cosmetic purposes. Barrels above 14" are unneccessary, in fact, once you get those higher length barrels, your going to have to turn up your velocity just to match other barrels. Higher velocity equals more Co2 per shot, and more Co2 per shot equals less shots out of one tank. There is no accuracy difference between a 12" barrel and an 18" barrel. In paintball, only about the first 4-5 inches actually stabilize the shot as it comes out of the barrel. Think of it this way. A longer barrel compared to a 12" barrel would give you: 1.) less shots from a Co2 tank 2.) less mobility 3.) unneeded weight 4.) more chance of breaks inside your barrel Your choice, do what you want, just letting you know what you would be getting yourself into. ------------- Black Smart Parts Ion Halo B Check-It Unimount macroline 68/45 Pure Energy tank |
Posted By: bctraylor24
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:48pm
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i haven't had a break out of my boomstick 18 inch, it was the same amount of money for any length too. ------------- Tippmann A-5 Dye Boomstick 18 inch Response trigger Double finger trigger it's not bragging if you can back it up |
Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:51pm
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?????? now I am confuse
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Posted By: 98God
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:54pm
| get a 12 inch 18 is was to much |
Posted By: Bauerp0weR 18
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:56pm
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How are you confused? ------------- Black Smart Parts Ion Halo B Check-It Unimount macroline 68/45 Pure Energy tank |
Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 2:59pm
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bctraylor24 I like to get a 18''
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Posted By: Bauerp0weR 18
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:12pm
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Yes, they will work, it's just that there's no advantage to having an 18" barrel compared to one that is 12", it's just extra metal. ------------- Black Smart Parts Ion Halo B Check-It Unimount macroline 68/45 Pure Energy tank |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:21pm
| I read that a 18" barrel will shot 6 inches further than a 12". I don't know if it is true, but they say that the ball is coming out of the barrel at the exact same velocity, so it will shoot the same distance from the tip of the barrel, but the barrel is up 6" further than a 12". So it is a six inch difference and waste tons of C02 or Six inxhes back and less C02. But the way I see it, 14" is just right. Also, the gun is considered an extension of the hand, so you are adding inches that are difficult to hide and are a possible target (though it is unlikely that you will get hit on the barrel) |
Posted By: bctraylor24
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:22pm
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the advantage is more accuracy ------------- Tippmann A-5 Dye Boomstick 18 inch Response trigger Double finger trigger it's not bragging if you can back it up |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:27pm
| Not neccesarily. The accuracy difference between a 14" and 18" is little to none. It is basicly like moing the target about 1 yrd up. I would go with a 14" (maybe 16" if you want to be flashy, but nobody likes a flashy person). |
Posted By: paintballaluke
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:29pm
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Never go over 14 inches! It will cause your paintball to lose its velocity, which in turn makes you crank up your velocity screw! ------------- New Black Matrix. |
Posted By: Bauerp0weR 18
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:32pm
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Well it's 4-1 right now, the 4 in favor of a shorter barrel. I don't have any more time to explain so I rest my case. Just ask any gold member, they will say an 18" barrel has no adantage compared to a 12" or 14". ------------- Black Smart Parts Ion Halo B Check-It Unimount macroline 68/45 Pure Energy tank |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:32pm
| True. But the 98 Custom gives room to adjust up if you have to be under 280 fps. It is a waste of gas, but that is your call. |
Posted By: Bauerp0weR 18
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:36pm
Exactly, listen to paintballaluke. Thanks for the backup! lol  ------------- Black Smart Parts Ion Halo B Check-It Unimount macroline 68/45 Pure Energy tank |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:44pm
| I personaly use a 14" teardrop. But the physics on the staement above about the ball goin 4 more inches sounds logical. So I'll stand by it untill it is proved wrong. |
Posted By: paintballaluke
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:49pm
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BARREL LENGTH- For the most part, the length of your barrel does not affect accuracy. A paintball needs about 7.5-8 inches of barrel to stabilize, and to be truthful, after that, you are using more of your air source (co2, n2, or HPA). So, the longer the barrel, the A- more air you use and B- the more you have to turn up your velocity. This should help to eliminate questions asking “How long should I order my barrel?” Straight out of uber upgrades! So now you are proved wrong and this can all stop! THE END! ------------- New Black Matrix. |
Posted By: PaINtToXiN
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:55pm
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It is kind of like when the joker pulls his gun out of his pocket and shoots down the batwing. ------------- If my posts seem strange it is because dial-up gives me too much time to think. A-5, Flatilizer. |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 3:57pm
| That doesn't prove anything. What is 4 inches gonna do to accuracy. I was just stating a therory that i read on a site. |
Posted By: paintballaluke
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 4:02pm
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That 4 inches Is gonna slow your paintball down, its also gonna make you use more co2, or hpa! ------------- New Black Matrix. |
Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 4:06pm
| I never said that it was a good thing or anything. Again, I jsut stated a theroy. |
Posted By: NMLvaio
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 7:05pm
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thanks my theroy is going to stay at a 12-16in. but must like not the 16in.
Now heres another question do ya like 1.teardrop 2.all american 3.freak kit 4.your option |
Posted By: wonk22
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 7:10pm
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4 ------------- 
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Posted By: hashi2008
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 9:44pm
| I would recomend a Freak Kit is you have to use different field paint and have plenty of money. |
Posted By: piranhakiller
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 9:49pm
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well I think that 16 is enough if not too much. Its a great length but still gets more in the way rather helping you, I have a 16 in ceramic and love it and yet my friend has a 20in and he loves it, its really up to you, other wie good choice, good luck ------------- ~Marker setup~ 2K1 Autococker Rt Feed 12in Freak ANS 3-Way Black Houge Grip Shocktech Drop Forward TippmannA5 16in J&Jceramic r/t 2X trigger Blue Dye c4 |
Posted By: paintballaluke
Date Posted: 16 June 2004 at 10:13pm
Ok I guess you guys just dont get it!  ------------- New Black Matrix. |
Posted By: LordJovian
Date Posted: 17 June 2004 at 12:03am
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The Joker shooting the Bat Plane with a large pistol was a movie in case you didn't know... and yes, your bud might like his 20" or his 18" barrel. But you're not listening- 14" is enough. anything beyond is insignificant. If you think a big barrel is gonna intimidate the people you play against, go ahead. Most people aren't even phased by it. Plus, for those who love their big barrel, stand next to someone with the same gun and setup you have but with a much smaller barrel, and start shooting. Shoot until your tanks empty. I guarantee the bigger barrel wil WWWAAAAAAAAPPPP!!! before the smaller one. I guarantee it'll be a big difference. Now, if you plan on filling your tank after every two games or purchase a fairly large one, then yes, get the barrel. If you even remotely care about filling your tank, get the shorter one. Why would this matter at a field? It won't. The only time it matters is if you and your buds go playin out in your large wooded property, unless you're prepared to rent and learn how to properly fill a tank. Otherwise, if you get a large tank and can fill it after every game if necessary, go ahead and get a 30" barrel. ------------- A-5 E-grip Chipley Custom Carbon Graphite 16" Evil Adapter(Spyder) 32 Deg New '03 XChamber Remote Line Gun Sling Sniper f/x Stock LPK 68/4500 HPA R-5 CP Reg JCS Duel Trigger |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 17 June 2004 at 2:06am
Oh let him get the 18'' barrel, jus be happy what you got, play safe and have a good time ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: twistedkev812
Date Posted: 17 June 2004 at 9:23am
| stick with a shorter barrel i heard that after the ball travels 14 inches in the gun (barrel) it slows down the paintball |