All American/ Freak query
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Topic: All American/ Freak query
Posted By: Scotchbroth
Subject: All American/ Freak query
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:02pm
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I'm going to buy a new barrel for my A5, I was think of getting the freak back with the all american front 14". Is this a wise choice or should I go for a different combo or barrel alltogether? (In the same price range) It's mostly for woods but I want something that will be decent for speedball too. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ilford Rule
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:14pm
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That seems like a pretty good setup. You could also get the Evil Pipe
kit (i think the price is similar). The full blown Freak is good too.
If you want a one piece, consider the stiffi. its about the same price
as the freak but its supposed to be amazing. never tried it myself
though.
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Posted By: Scotchbroth
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:18pm
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Thanks, -------------
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Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:44pm
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The front of the barrel doesn't affect performance that much. But I'd go with the AA front anyway. Better looking, and easier to clean than the Freak front. And the Freak back is a very good choice (really the only choice...). When matched properly with the right size paint, the Freak is just as good as any barrel out there, if not better than most. ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:46pm
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Excellent barrel, but I would go with a shorter front. 14" on an A-5 is quite long. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Scotchbroth
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:49pm
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Thanks for the input guys, I've heard good things about the Lapco Bigshot should i consider this, With respect to the combo i stated above. Would cutting it down to 12" affect performance at all? -------------
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Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 6:52pm
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Freak Kit>Bigshot. Both barrels are of awesome quality, so it really comes down to the paint to bore match. And with the Freak it's very easy top get this, while as the Bigshot, you'd need to buy the right paint, not just swap inserts. So go for the Freak, even though it might be more costly. ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: Scotchbroth
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:11pm
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Wich insert should I get? I will be using blaze which is .689-.691 should i go for the .691 or something a bit bigger like .693 Cheers. -------------
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:16pm
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If you are going to get a Freak you should get at least two or three inserts - otherwise you are missing the whole point of the Freak. You want an insert that is a tight fit for your paint, and a slightly bigger insert for when your paint swells a bit - at least. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Tippyprouser
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:26pm
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i have the all american back and front. and it preforms to my liking. i can hit a 3" diameter fence post from 75' away. so i say its pretty good ------------- Setup: Tippmann Custom Pro E-trigger 12" All American BT Folding Stock GTA Inline Expansion Chamber Kit Dead on Pro seal Cyclone Feed System Remote Line Polished internals |
Posted By: Scotchbroth
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:31pm
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Yeah but should i get one that is .691 sometimes the exact same size as the paint or start a bit bigger?
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Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 8:32pm
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Both. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Scotchbroth
Date Posted: 31 January 2006 at 9:01pm
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Understood
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