New Barrel?
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Upgrades and Customizing
Forum Description: Trick it out!
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=108149
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Topic: New Barrel?
Posted By: Sargent Duck
Subject: New Barrel?
Date Posted: 26 July 2004 at 10:43pm
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Ok, so I want to upgrade my custom 98's stock barrel, but I am somewhat
limited in price. I've found a couple of barrels that are in my price
range, and I'm wondering which barrel would be better for me.
(I'm a casual player, playing once a week, using medium quality paint
) 1)new PMI Razzor 12" barrel 2) spyder threaded teardrop (don't know length, and I would be buying used) + tippmann adapter would be the same price as above. or 3)for $20CDN more, I could get a progressive barrel (I would much rather stick with options 1 and 2 though) So, which barrel is better? keep in mind I'll be using all sorts of paint. |
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Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 26 July 2004 at 11:36pm
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Sorry for the bad news pal, but how about option #4
#4 Save up $50 and get a Lapco bigshot in 12 inch length. Well, besides the that, WELCOME to the forum and be careful not use the cursed speach of the paintball $n!per$!!! Good Luck! ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
Posted By: Sargent Duck
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 10:51am
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The only problem is, my local paintshop doesn't carry the bigshot, so
I'd have to order it in, adding even more cost, and taking me that much
farther over my budget. snipers? BAH, bunch of wimps. I love rushing right up to the middle of the field, and getting all the paint flying my way. (Of course, this usually means I'm one of the first ones out). Bunkering is fun, but it's usually a suicidial run for me |
Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 10:54am
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Get a Smart Parts. Progressive Barrel. ------------- 
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Posted By: Tippsy98
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 11:14am
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i would save n buy somen thing that u really want n thats good n not just buy something that u can aford ATM cuz ull regret it later...but out of ur options i would get a progressive ------------- i have a tippmann |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 12:06pm
| 12" Lapco Bigshot or 12" J+J Ceramic. |
Posted By: Darklight
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 12:28pm
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heh if you limtied on price go to ebay and pick up a new 3a 12inch they rock (and they look good to) ------------- The most important part of a gun is the player behind it. |
Posted By: A-5kid
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 12:47pm
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Go with that ------------- A-5 Flatline phyco B drop 32* Expansion chamber JCS duel trigger homemade sling Trigger mod E-grip violence is not the answer, its a hobby |
Smitty wrote:Posted By: TheHoff
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 12:55pm
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buy a cmi thunderpig if $ is a problem ------------- blame it on the irish.... |
Posted By: Capt.Stifler
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 2:58pm
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I would save my money and go and get the flatline baby, its the best of the best, end of story. ------------- Jonie loves Chachi! |
Posted By: tippy_lover
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 3:05pm
| get the j&j ceramic or the lapco bigshot. |
Posted By: P8ntblldude
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 3:14pm
 GO with the progressive!------------- *Team Compulsive* Sponsors *Won-Ago-Biking* *Curleys Waterfront* |
Posted By: sugarfree
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 3:19pm
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Go with the J&J if you cant spend that much, they are only like $40. ------------- Signatures are **edited** |
Posted By: 98sniper
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 5:33pm
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negative on the flatline ghost rider. they stink. get a teardrop mine is awsome and i can out shoot any one with there flatline.trust me you will not be anger with me. my friend had a pro carbine with a ultralight, i can out shoot it so now he has a 98 with teardrop. works the best no joke. every sniper wanna be around here has the teardrop, they r the best in my opinion for the 98. even though they r cheap. ------------- 98c x chamber revi 12vlt w/x bko halo tsa backman shocktech drop soon to get e orracle 
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Posted By: Sargent Duck
Date Posted: 27 July 2004 at 7:25pm
| Thanks for all the replies. Man, so many decisions. I'm leaning towards the teardrop with spyder threads, and picking up an adapter. Anybody have any problems with the adapter? Anything I should look for in the adapter that may cuase me grief? |
Posted By: PROCARBINEϗ
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 12:08am
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Well as you put it I also am a casual player but I've read in some
posts that the model 98 to A-5 thread adapter just sends your accuracy
to shame ?¿ I am not 100% positive if this is true but just I guess my
newb 2 cents! P.S to everybody I am aware he doesn't need that adapter just adapters in general is might not be the best idea. ------------- 
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Posted By: PlentifulBalls
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 12:18am
Oh god I hope you are joking. ------------- 
sporx wrote: well...ya i prolly will be a virgin till i'm at least 30. |
Posted By: sugarfree
Date Posted: 01 August 2004 at 10:25pm
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Dont get the teardrop, 98sniper doesn't know what he's talking about. The flatline is THE ONLY barrel (except for maybe the hammerhead) that increases distance. If you dont really care about distance go for the bigshot, it will outshoot the teardrop any day. ------------- Signatures are **edited** |
Posted By: PaintBsniper
Date Posted: 01 August 2004 at 11:30pm
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Either get Big shot or a Flatline Both are great barrels but you might want to shoot them first then decide. ------------- I dont care what you say there are snipers in paintball |
Posted By: 98sniper
Date Posted: 02 August 2004 at 1:43am
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no i do no and the flatline does but its not as accurate. i hate the flatline and everybody knows this. why have some hting shoot far with hardly any accuracy. and you guys can't even tell me no about this. if you lean to ones side or the other your ball will curve. wait just hink about it and i see newbis think this is the coolest thing ever. the barrel puts backspin on the ball to make the ball travel a lil upwards or makes the ball seem lighter. but when you tip it too the side it will curve that way. so i love the teardrop and drew from tippmann effect used one before he played for te, but now the only barrel he think is better is the werks barrel. ------------- 98c x chamber revi 12vlt w/x bko halo tsa backman shocktech drop soon to get e orracle
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Posted By: BHuyLee
Date Posted: 02 August 2004 at 3:31am
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Obviously some people don't read what the guy said. He said money IS an issue. So why are you even discussing a Flatline? I have a Progressive, shoots fine (even though I prefer my All American). Also, as some have mentioned above, the J&J Ceramic is supposed to be really good barrel for about $35 USD. I haven't shot one, but hundreds of Tippmann shooters can't be wrong. Most important thing though is to get a good paint to barrel match.
P.S. STAY AWAY FROM THE RAZOR ------------- 
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Posted By: 98c - baller
Date Posted: 02 August 2004 at 9:40am
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big shot ------------- |