Newbie needs help!
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Topic: Newbie needs help!
Posted By: duckman11
Subject: Newbie needs help!
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 3:05pm
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Hi, I'm new here
and new to paintball. I'm probably gonna get a Tippmann Custom 98. Once
I get into the game, I'll probably get a 16" barrel. I want to know, is
there another gun I should get, and also, any and all tips would be
appreciated. -David ------------- I'm new. |
Replies:
Posted By: ztbisme
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 3:08pm
| 98 Custom is probably your best choice of gun since your new. And don't get a barrel over 14 inches, it doesn't help at all, it just creates friction. |
Posted By: duckman11
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 3:09pm
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Thanks, how far do you think the 98 could shoot w/ stock barrel?
------------- I'm new. |
Posted By: -PREDATOR-
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 3:12pm
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All barrels shoot the same distance, Exceprt for the flatline barrel system. After makrer barrels ar emade to improve accuracy. Stock barrels suck. ------------- WHOEVER *reb* IS WHY WOULD YOU THINK I HAVE AN OVERSIZED SIG!?!?!! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!!THIS FORUM HAS THE WORST MODS EVER!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: duckman11
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 3:16pm
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Thanks, I'm gonna keep the stock barrel till I save up some $$$, them
I'm gonna buy the flatline, despite it being kinda ugly, but it'll
probably grow on me.
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 4:05pm
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J-J ceramic and Lapco Bigshot would be a good alternative if you dont want to spend all that on a flatline. If you plan on playing speedball dont bother getting the flatline. Like the other guy said, dont go over 14" in length. ------------- 
-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: adicted
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 4:40pm
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the 98 custom is great and don't go over 14" ------------- a-5 rt 14" Progressive 20 oz PMI 4+1 soon to come: x-core expansion chamber dop drop forward double trigger superfly bolt |
Posted By: Mr. Ant
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 4:48pm
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welcome to the forums A 98c would be a great gun for you also i suggest going to a local paintball field and seeing if you like speedball or woods ball so you dont waste money on a barrel or any other up grade that you wont use !! have fun ------------- -Mr. Ant |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 5:20pm
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First off, since you havent played yet, I recommend that you first use that marker stock fer awhile so, you can fully understand on how a paintball marker works. Secondly, the upgrades for it can always wait and also develope some skills when on the field. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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duckman11 wrote:Posted By: nachos18
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 5:28pm
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sounds fine.....just get a good barrel. 16 is not my favorite size, but whatever you like ------------- FREE RELOADER Bs AND OTER STUFF! http://www.nachos18.4t.com - |
Posted By: 98c Dude13
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 5:33pm
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Almost all barrels shoot the same distance. The only difference between a stock barrel and an after market barrel is that the aftermarket one has greater accuracy. Anything over 14"will shoot the same. And it also decreases the velocity a little bit, which decreases the distance of the ball. ------------- TIPPMANN 98 CUSTOM 14" Progressive barrel 32* Black gel grips BT-16 Double trigger Pen Spring Mod X-core Expansion Chamber Vertical Adapter |
Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 9:14pm
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You made the right choice in getting the 98c. Are you sure about the 16inch barrel. The 16inch barrel will be no more accurate then the 12inch or 14inch barrel. The 16inch might hinder your game when you run or dive, ect. ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: christophmine
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 11:03pm
| A new barrel is the best up grade to start with. when it come to the lenth there only needs to be 6 to 8 inches to stablize the ball. And When it come to distance that is where the velocity screw comes in. It controls the amount of pressure behind the ball. but when playing on fields it can only be at 300 feet per second. |
Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 26 January 2005 at 11:53pm
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The flatline is my favorite barrel, but I wouldn't recommend it as a first aftermarket barrel for anybody. It can be hard on paint and requires patience, and sometimes additional aftermarket parts, to make it work right. I tell anyone thinking of getting their first aftermarket barrel to go with a J&J. It provides a good combination of accuracy and quiet shooting and self-cleans if you break paint. It also makes a good back-up barrel on days when your primary barrel is being hard on paint. ------------- 
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Posted By: christophmine
Date Posted: 27 January 2005 at 10:02am
| Flatlines are very picky about paint it takes a smaller bore size and that means buying expensive paint |
Posted By: eaglesin05
Date Posted: 27 January 2005 at 12:49pm
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I started playin with a 14" J&J and I love it
------------- Camo'd 98C Remote Polished internals Dbl trigger 14" J&J Ceramic Barrel Rocket Cock 2 Trigger Slop Mod 12V Revvy 03' Dye stikies R/T Drop Forward |