Flatline Barrels
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Topic: Flatline Barrels
Posted By: SNiPiNu7304
Subject: Flatline Barrels
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 1:34pm
| I just got a flatline for my 98 cstom and man, it works awesomely!! i dont understand all these people who say "the flatline sucks" "it chops balls" I was using probably some of the cruddiest paint u can buy. some brass eagle monster balls. i was shooting as fast as could with a double trigger and i had no breaks. what is up with these people who say all this bad stuff about flatlines? |
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Posted By: pepprdog
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:00pm
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Some people have problems, some don't. sometimes it's a problem with the barrel but a lot of the problems are created by the users. Not installed properly, not knowing how to clean it, not keeping it clean, using too high a velosity & such.....but It's great when it's working like it should.
Some players just don't like the flat trajectory because it looks like it's floating slowly along the flight but at equal distances the flatline balls are actully going considerably faster than a regular shot ball at the same distance. Pinpoint accuracy is also an issue as it doesn't seem to be as consistant as a good aftermarket barrel. -------------  NRA Certified;Range Safety officer NRA Certified Instructor: Basic Pistol-Home Firearm Safety-Ohio Concealed Carry "Refu |
Posted By: dodan44
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:04pm
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i like flatlines alot. they help out. the people are just stupid and dont know what they are doing. ------------- i pawn noobs |
Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:14pm
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Most of the problems you hear are from people who don't know how to use it as pepprdog said. And most of the time you won't hear the Flatline is all-together bad, but just the accuracy isn't the best. |
Posted By: pythonman56
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:20pm
I play every saturday with monster balls, never had one break, they are 28.98 for 2000, we bought another brand of balls for 39.99 and they were horrible, i dont think monster balls are cruddy, but thats me. ------------- http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/pythonman56/lydiaandjoey017.jpg"> 
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SNiPiNu7304 wrote:Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:31pm
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It get's bad reps because it is one of only 2 barrels to add distance and many people use it as a "sniper" barrel, which gives it an even worse rep. I would much rather have a Bigshot over one though because I'm more about accuracy then range. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:44pm
My friend hates his flatline, which is why hes trading it to my brother for his stock barrel.
------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: pythonman56
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:45pm
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Who would trade a 100 dollar barrel for a 10 dollar barrel?
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:46pm
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Someone that hates the $100 barrel and would get more use out of a $10 barrel.
------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: mjicmike
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 2:52pm
In my experience for my A-5, I would prefer the Apex barrel, than my Flatline. With quality paint and smaller bore size, the Flatline/Apex has no problem. If you throw in some cheap recreational/house balls, the Apex has more tolerance for low quality balls, rather than the Flatline where it will shoot inaccurately and break balls more often than the Apex barrel.  ------------- A5 Rfs Dwg triggr Ricochet R5 8"Lapco Bigsht/14"CP Classic Palmers Stab. Lapco uni-mount DOP bullet drop fwd PMI 88/4500 Woods Flatline/14"Lapco Bigsht CMI Thunder pig reg. Remote adj. stk |
Posted By: amishman89
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 3:08pm
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Flatlines suck big time. You will figure that out in time. I had one and thought it was the best. But its not accurate. Distance is awsome but you cant hit any one if your not accurate. I sold mine and got a Bigshot. I love it. flatline<bigshot ------------- Only Hugh can prevent florist friars. |
Posted By: Nickodemus
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 7:46pm
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The flatline can drive you crazy when your paintballs veer wildly off target. Under ideal conditions it works OK most of the time and then it can be impressive.
------------- Think and give them all you have from the beginning, and never weaken! |
Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 8:03pm
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I think the flatline lowers pressure 2...my friend caught a paintball about 100ft away after the kid shot it from the flatline...It was Awesome ------------- 
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Posted By: Cirabisi2009
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 8:36pm
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some of the problems people have with faltlines is using it in the winter... and if they are buying crappy paint... like core... the flatline does not like brittle paint from what i have learned with mine... other wise the barrel is awsome.. ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. |
Posted By: RavenGuard
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 11:16pm
I loves ma apex. ------------- Tippmann A-5 Polished Internals E-Grip Ape Board JCS Blade Trigger QEV 8" Bigshot + Apex Ricochet R-5 / Tac Cap Palmers Stabilizer 68/4500 Crossfire |
Posted By: Styro Folme
Date Posted: 18 February 2006 at 11:36pm
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vid: http://webdog.specialopspaintball.com/video/oldschool/Ripleys.wmv - http://webdog.specialopspaintball.com/video/oldschool/Ripley s.wmv ------------- X |
Posted By: warhead
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 3:35pm
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http://webdog.specialopspaintball.com/video/oldschool/Ripleys.wmv - if your a crazy aussy master black belt... the feild i go to has tonnes of those
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Posted By: jrod1321
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 3:46pm
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it was 60 ft at 235 fps im sure if i tried i could catch at least 3-4, you just have to ease it in, like when trying to catch a baseball on the back of your glove ------------- Evil PIMP Smart Parts ION 2-98 customs Ariakon Sim4 Ariakon Overlord Mech DragunFly |
Posted By: Mr. Heckler
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 7:30pm
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I have found that RPS Polar Ice is absolutely incredible in the Flatty. Its cheaper than Marbs too. Also you can use it in the winter. ------------- The Tippmann Forums.....My Anti-Drug. -98Custom -Flatline -6-Position Collapsible Stock -32 Degrees Remote Hose -Crossman Red Dot |
Posted By: pythonman56
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 8:42pm
Does anyone know the size of monsterballs? The bore i guess ------------- http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f208/pythonman56/lydiaandjoey017.jpg">
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Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 9:10pm
http://ottersccustoms.com/paintc.html - Paintball Size Chart |
Posted By: pythonman56
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 9:16pm
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thanks snake, They dont have monsterballs, but i got a good idea i guess
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Posted By: dodan44
Date Posted: 19 February 2006 at 9:49pm
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wow that chart is really helpful ------------- i pawn noobs |
Posted By: jerseypaint
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 9:09pm
yea but my friend wasnt expecting to catch it he said it seemed to float and then he just went to catch and did...so it wasnt like he was setting up to catch it he just happen to see the oppotunity and get it cuz the ball was moving so slow -------------
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 9:55pm
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The flatline does not make the balls go slower.
------------- A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger |
Posted By: Bruce A. Frank
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 11:35pm
Or a raw egg in an egg toss contest. |
Posted By: Evil Elvis
Date Posted: 20 February 2006 at 11:46pm
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I had a Flatline for over a year plus. I fire it often enough I played in several big games where its FPO only and knock on wood I have yet had one Break. I did shoot once into my Barrel cover but's the only broken paint my Flatline has seen. And i play with a tuned RT so I rock that Sweet Spot and let the trigger bounce when i am supressing fire.
Flatlines arent for impatient people, Nor are they for people who dont have the place to chrono, adjust and align it. After you install it you have to chrono yoru gun down from 300fps to about 275ish where i keep mine. Then fire a few shots at a target at mid range then some at Max range. its just like with everything. If you slap it on and expect to be some sort of master killer, you might or you might be crying on boards about your barrel. ------------- 
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 21 February 2006 at 11:21am
So you were holding an radar gun and caught a paintball. Im impressed.  ------------- 
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Posted By: Mr. Heckler
Date Posted: 21 February 2006 at 4:10pm
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^^^^ Pwnd. ------------- The Tippmann Forums.....My Anti-Drug. -98Custom -Flatline -6-Position Collapsible Stock -32 Degrees Remote Hose -Crossman Red Dot |
Posted By: ionpride
Date Posted: 21 February 2006 at 4:20pm
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hehe lol yesh ------------- im the closet thing that u will come to war !!! SMART PARTS ION 3000/47 PURE ENRGY AIR DYE 03 STICKIES TEARDROP BARREL HALO B HOPPER |