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Which Barrel

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Topic: Which Barrel

Posted By: Tempest [94th]
Subject: Which Barrel
Date Posted: 19 November 2005 at 10:07pm

This is my first post an I apologise if I make a mistake anywhere along the line. Anyways, after Christmas I'm looking to buy an A-5 but im not sure if the flatline is worth it. I play a lot of woodsball (Only one close). My question is if i should buy a flatline or go with another barrel.

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Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 19 November 2005 at 10:23pm

Welcome to the Forum. Now... Instead of the Flatline, I'd go with the Apex (made by BT). It will give you the range the Flatline is known for, but with the accuracy of a regular barrel. Check out http://www.pbreview.com - www.pbreview.com for reviews and more opinions though.

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Posted By: Stiffy2008
Date Posted: 19 November 2005 at 10:51pm

yeah i agree because for about the same amount of money you can get your paintballs to cuvre up down rithgt left of go straight with just a twist of the barrel

Posted By: A-5 Command
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 12:02am

get the apex i love the flatline but if this can really shoot 300 feet its better worth the money

im picking up one of these for christmass

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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

Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 9:20am

The flatline or the apex are both worth it. They're both great barrels. I'd suggest if you can to try and test out both barrels before you choose, that way you pick the barrel that suits you best. Alot of the decision is preference.

Welcome to the forum.

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Posted By: Tempest [94th]
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 9:27am

I've just read a ton of reveiws on that webpage (thanks for the suggestion). Until now I didn't even know it exsisted! Im going to have to find out how much it would be in $CDN. Im definately buying it over the flatty. Thanks again guys! By the way have any of you field tested the Apex?

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Posted By: Tempest [94th]
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 9:32am

I was just reading on the Tippmann website about BT stuff. I haden't known that. Is the Apex (due to it being BT) still compatible with the Tippmann A-5? And is BT stuff to be trusted?

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Cows with guns.... Cows have fun!

Posted By: Pro_Carbine
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 10:49am

Screw the Apex, get the Flatline

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98c
R/T
Eggy w/ Z-Board
Hpa Tank
Double Trigger
Drop Foward
12" Smart Parts Progresive
Team Morelli Company
"autococker with 40 inch hammerhead barrel mounted onto a flatline"-Lester98c LOL

Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 10:53am

As long as you get the Apex in A-5 threads, it will work on an A-5. and BT makes good stuff, so it can be trusted. As for testing it, no, I've never shot one, but Bruce did (forum member), and he said it was amazing.

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Posted By: Tempest [94th]
Date Posted: 20 November 2005 at 12:14pm

I really don't have any way to test a flatline and less of a chance for the apex. Pro_carbine, what makes you think the Flatline is better (I request your opinion)?

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