flatline vs 14" barrel
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Topic: flatline vs 14" barrel
Posted By: matt suave
Subject: flatline vs 14" barrel
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 12:20pm
| Which barrel is better for my 98 custom a 14" or a flatline |
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Posted By: :ShockeR_ratm:
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 12:23pm
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um a 14" barrel...what kind of barrel? What brand?...That's not very specific...Flatline will get you the most distance if you play woodsball...A lapco bigshot is a cheaper barrel which will give you more accuracy...Give us more info! ------------- 
Nobody ever suspects the fun police! 
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 12:30pm
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Welcome my friend, to the Bart Signal. Wrong Forum. ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: SureShotSSniper
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 4:11pm
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Yes please give us more info on what you do. ------------- 98 custom Flatline Barrel Remote line rocket cock bi-bod F/X solid stock x/chamber Sure Shot red dot sight polished internals Alot of homemade mods Double trigger And alot of mad skill!!!! |
Posted By: Btpp_333
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 4:24pm
how is it the wrong forum, its about a tippmann????  ------------- i really, just dont care anymore |
You Wont See Me wrote:Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 6:18pm
This is a post about barrels, therefore I posted the signal so the mods could put it where it belongs so people(like yourself) would be more prone to post in it. Any further questins? Dont ask. ------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: Notorious Bob
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 6:23pm
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For once...just help the person. Don't go crying to the mods. |
Posted By: AFritz
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 6:32pm
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2 of my friends had flatlines and liked them for about 2 weeks, then they hated them and sold them, so i would go with a 14 inch Progressive or Tear Drop Smart Parts barrel or if u have the money to spend go fot the All American or Freak. ------------- Cash Money Impulse w/ Freak Barrel Dye Stickies WAS EQ Board --Coming Soon-- CP Roller Custom Laser Engraving |
Posted By: Custom_Baller
Date Posted: 21 June 2004 at 9:19pm
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all american/progressive/freak/teardrop = superb acuracy flatline = distance w/ top-of-the-line paint ONLY ------------- 98 Custom Response Trigger 14" Smart Parts Teardrop Empire Reloader |
Posted By: p8ntbalr A5
Date Posted: 10 September 2004 at 9:37pm
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flatline all the way |
Posted By: TippmannA5User
Date Posted: 10 September 2004 at 9:50pm
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saying "I want a 14" barrle" is the same as saying "I want a car." Please be more specific. ------------- Just shoot yourself and save me the trouble. click the pic! http://mypaintballpics.mypicgallery.com/mpg/Route.asp"> 
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Posted By: Clark Kent
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 3:32pm
| I think we should resurrect more 3 month old threads. That's the kewlest. |
Posted By: kevino21z
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 4:34pm
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the flatline barrel is the best for woodball because it shoots long distances. however if you play speedball or hyperball, i would get a 14" lapco. ------------- Kevin O' A-5 RT kevin2189@hotmail.com |
Posted By: -Monoxide-
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 7:13pm
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Woodsball = Flatline
Speedball = Lapco Bigshot 14'' ------------- I spray, you pray. 
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Posted By: DracoPlasm
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 7:42pm
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Posted By: Blue Hopper
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 7:50pm
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It all depends on how you like to play on those rec courses w/ the flatline you can sneak up and chop down some people out of their range and then leave before the can get in range. Nice stuff ------------- Notice: The views exspressed in this post do not represent that of the Tippmann Company or the Paintball community but solely the individual who type it. |
Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 8:20pm
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if im not mistaken, the flatline is 14". if your willing to spend the money get the flatline.
btw, whats hyperball? ------------- 
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Posted By: PBinfonater
Date Posted: 11 September 2004 at 11:04pm
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^ i think it pretty much like speedball with a cool name ------------- There is no "I" in "Team", but there sure is a "Me". Tippmann A-5 RT Flatline Chrome Bullet drop with on/off Male Palmer Internal Polish Stainless Steel kit |
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 12 September 2004 at 2:02pm
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If you decide against the flatty, go with a 12" or even a 10"
especially if you play mostly speedball, you won't be
disappointed.
------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: depackers91
Date Posted: 12 September 2004 at 2:20pm
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flatline shoots farther and 14" shoots faster wichever u prifer |
Posted By: thepbmaster
Date Posted: 12 September 2004 at 3:22pm
| I have a 14" progressive and I am happy with it |
Posted By: X 303
Date Posted: 12 September 2004 at 5:23pm
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At 285 FPS, both barrels will shoot the same speed. The flat trajectory gives it the illusion that it's going slower I'd say flatline, easier to aim with, especially with a sight or red-dot. ------------- A5 Flatline Car stock w/ built-in RVA Remote 20oz Co2 Leatherman Wave (for repairs) |
Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 12 September 2004 at 6:53pm
| 14" bigshot. |
Posted By: mustake
Date Posted: 14 September 2004 at 10:18pm
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CP two piece!!!! Flatlines suck, in my opinion. They are not accurate at all. ------------- "stop breathing my air!" |
Posted By: WesterlyBaller
Date Posted: 15 September 2004 at 8:04am
| i personally hate the flatline system. Yes it may give you some extra distance but it is the least accurate thing i have ever seen. I dont see how anyone can waste thier time. |
Posted By: Timmy Tango
Date Posted: 15 September 2004 at 11:59am
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for all u friggin idiots out there the flatline is only accurate barrel to bore match so just by a small-medium bore and keep the fps around 270-280 and it will be a whole lot more accurate than u think. the flatline is an accurate barrel when used properly i'd know i own one and love it ------------- Tippmann a-5 Flatline car stock swatforce red dot raised sight rail micro cap to be added: m249 stock sling harris bipod laser kit weaver rail shroud mag kit r/t total support!!! |
Posted By: CodFillet8063
Date Posted: 15 September 2004 at 7:29pm
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I could shoot an average sized tree (the kind that you'd get shot if you tried to hide behind it) from 180 ft. consistantly with my flatline. Takes a little paint matching, tweaking, and practice but it's worth it. ------------- So long, and thanks for all the fish. |
Posted By: DRAGON
Date Posted: 15 September 2004 at 8:21pm
The Flatline is heavy as  I think it looks koo though. I personally don't like the way the balls glide through the air from them. They're pretty loud as well. If there is a need to turn your marker while shooting, the balls will either fly to the left or right depending on which way the marker is turned. So essentially you always need to keep the marker at a side 90* plane from the ground. For the big price they cost I could think of some other nice barrels to get. I myself would not spend that much on a barrel anyways. The most I've ever spent is $65 on a AA barrel for my Imp -
I think you should get a 14" J&J ceramic for your 98. They only cost about $35, they're light as , quiet and accurate. You won't need to buy any specific small bore paint for them either like the Flatline requires. The most common paints available are of a medium bore size and that will match the J&J perfectly -
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Posted By: Blue Hopper
Date Posted: 16 September 2004 at 4:08pm
Yeah plus its in the air for a longer period of time and at long distances the ball will slow down. If your willing to spend a little extra money for the more expspensive paint theres nothing to compare w/ a flatlines accuracy ------------- Notice: The views exspressed in this post do not represent that of the Tippmann Company or the Paintball community but solely the individual who type it. |
Posted By: TippyManic32
Date Posted: 16 September 2004 at 4:44pm
| 14" barrel is accurate, flatline shoots farther |
Posted By: roadrunner0535
Date Posted: 16 September 2004 at 4:53pm
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14"dye ultralite or 14" dye boomstick...2 peice so u can adjust the length flatline-shoot farther...but...balls catch each other in barrel and if ball breaks in barrel...can't hit anything 3 feet in front of u ------------- 98c seclusion 14" dye ultralite rufus dawg 2x stick trigg remote full-auto mod http://roadrunnerpaintball.mypicgallery.com/mpg/Route.asp - My 98C 100% smart parts |
Posted By: ghilliesnipe
Date Posted: 17 September 2004 at 3:29pm
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Without knowing more about your setup and style of play I really can't say. I know the flatline takes some real effort (and upgrades)to get it to be accurate.
From 180 ft? What's your setup? |