Another barrel question
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Topic: Another barrel question
Posted By: aznsnoopy
Subject: Another barrel question
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 6:11am
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Got a flatline right now, thinking about getting another barrel for speed. Don't feel like making my wallet cry, so nothing over 70 preferably unless the performance gain is that significant. Any recommendations? And also paint that would work nicely with it. I was looking into getting a J&J S2 barrel. Oyea and what length? I was thinking something really short, but not sure if that'll affect performance at all. Or should i stick with the flatline and get a red dot sight for my gun instead? Kind of don't want to bother having to get an offset mount. i'm VERY new to paintballing.
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Posted By: Ty Guy21
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 8:56am
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try maybe a 10 inch lapco bigshot ...you can get them at http://www.countypaintball.com - www.countypaintball.com for well under $70 ------------- M98: GTA 14" barrel PMI coiled remote Dead On custom front grip Dead On RVA Dead on Rocket Cock II 32* Sight Rail Dye Stickies PROLITE: 14" Sniper barrel |
Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 10:42am
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I would get a new barrel for speed. I'd suggest the All American. It cost $70 and is the best for its price. As for the length its all personal preference. Don't go over 14" though, it just wastes air. If you play front then I'd go for something shorter like a 10" or 12". For middle go for a 12". As for back go for a 14". ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: pntbl freak
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 12:52pm
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I love the Lapco Bigshots. Great barrel and cant beat the
price. Also, since it is medium bore, you can shoot a wide
variety of paint through it well. I have the 8inch Bigshot and see no difference in accuracy compared to that of the 10 or 12 inch. -------------  |
Posted By: Jmann4567
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 2:12pm
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get the lapco bigshot or smart parts teardrop 12-14". they are two good barrels and are cheap ------------- 98c Smart Parts Teardrop Ricochet Rhino hopper deadOn double trigger Pen spring mod Custom paintjob http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=6/16221294395.jpg&s=f5 |
Posted By: Skitz
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 4:30pm
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I'd go with a 14" J&J cermaic or Tear Drop. Both great barrels for around $35 ------------- Tippmann 98 custom RT Apache 14" J&J ceramic Black/green hybrid grip Broadsword vest Remote line Proto Switch EL |
Posted By: C98sniper90
Date Posted: 10 June 2005 at 9:48pm
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skitz nice sig its funny ------------- 98 CUSTOM CAMO 12" DYE Boomstick Barrel Collapsible Stock HOT!! Remote Coil |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 11 June 2005 at 5:16pm
There is no reason not to use the Flatline in speedball. It will allow you to make shots back-line to back-line very easily. Don't let anyone convince you that a Tippmann with a Flatline is too long for speed ball. The longer barrel actually allows you to lay the barrel into the air-bunker. The longer barrel lets the end of your barrel clear the the bunker while maintaining a minimum target for the opposing team. The Flatline is very accurate at these distances and the longer sighting radius makes it easier to shoot instinctively (without using the sights). If your marker has a stock, I say remove that, but long barrels are really not a problem.
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aznsnoopy wrote:Posted By: A-5 Command
Date Posted: 11 June 2005 at 7:10pm
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Lapco bigshot or smart parts progressive, or an empire twister. http://www.pbreview.com - www.pbreview.com ------------- A-5 Flatline E-Grip Tapco T-6 stock JCS Duel Trigger JCS Universal BiPod Core Remote 88ci/4500psi Crossfire R-5 Hopper Apex Barrel Hot Shot red dot Lapco offset Spec Ops A5-A2 grip |