flatline and chrony
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Topic: flatline and chrony
Posted By: turismomtrx
Subject: flatline and chrony
Date Posted: 26 February 2005 at 7:44pm
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ok......i got my flatline and i'm going to test shoot it soon. also i plan to tune it. however i do not have a chronograph. oh no. now here's the question(s): can i tune my flatline without a chrony and how? do i really need a chronograph to tune? if so how? and how can i tune my flatline without messing up? btw my setup is below. and yes i know how to use the allen key to adjust the velocity screw. A-5 all your help is appreciated |
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Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 26 February 2005 at 8:59pm
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well to tune it youll need to get the velocity right, the alignment right, and the right paint. so for velocity, you want to keep it low (270-260fps), so do some shooting and mess with the screw and springs untill it looks like they are going strait, with little breaks and no swerving. or go to or call your nearest proshop and ask if they do chronoing. youd be surprised how many places do it for a small fee. alingnment is very easy for the a-5. it should be perfect normaly, but you may need to shoot and adjust. paint, find small, shallow seemed, thicker shelled, good quality paint. like marbalizers, better kinds of draxxus, pmi premiums, bigball, ect. ------------- 
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Posted By: Shadowminion
Date Posted: 27 February 2005 at 6:04am
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Most fields will let U use the chrono for free , but make sure you dont cause any problems by hogging it when players are trying to get ready to go on-field , do your chrono work while the games are in session , and chrono use is at a minimum . ------------- SL68-II , micro honed and polished .688" bore . Tuff Enuf . Widowmaker , under construction |
Posted By: turismomtrx
Date Posted: 27 February 2005 at 9:09am
| ok, see thats another thing. i never usually go to fields. the only field near me is pretty damn expensive. see i play with my friends just in the woods. also, i do reconize the recommended fps and the alignment and the small caliber paint. its just a matter that i don't have a chronograph. i'm saving up for one, but i just need to see wut im gonn hafta do without one for now |
Posted By: jgacs
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 2:16am
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What u can do fer now is start with a low velocity and start increasing it till u see the flatline effect.Try increasing up a bit like 1/4 turn at a time..if the ball starts to go crazy then decrease it till its flatins again.By then u should be close to 260-280 range. Hope it helps. |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 3:28am
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Jus go to the local pbshop, they can chrono it for you. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: turismomtrx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 5:50am
| alright thanks guys. i'll try that low velocity stating out idea. if not then i'll go to my pb shop. thx again |
Posted By: GBLoon
Date Posted: 16 March 2005 at 10:44pm
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If you play woods ball and don't go to fields. Get your buddies to chip in and buy a chrony. I live in an area where the powers-to-be shut down all the commercial fields. So we play pick up games in the woods. I bought a chrony because I got tired of being hit with a ball peen hammer. We chronographed a new gun out of the box at 376 and others in the 325 range. We make everyone chrono their marker before the games. Plus you will have the tool you need to fine tune your flatline. |