Which barrel for A-5?
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Topic: Which barrel for A-5?
Posted By: absinth
Subject: Which barrel for A-5?
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 1:28am
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I just got a tippmann A-5 and everything is stock. The barrel i notice sucks. I want a barrel that is good for snipeing ( as does everyone ). I was thinking of a flatline but i read they are not accuret. What about a sniper 14-16'' barell from tippmann? and is longer better? Anyways just please post what barrel i should get and maybe a website i could find it at. Thanks. |
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 8:16am
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Longer isnt always better... If you're looking for distance, you'll want a Flatline or Apex. If you're looking for accuracy, look at a LAPCO Bigshot or JJ Ceramic. ------------- 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: Dan db09
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 10:05pm
| Flatline. |
Posted By: phil_stl
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 10:16pm
| JJ Ceramic or flatline |
Posted By: EliteEagleX
Date Posted: 08 August 2006 at 5:36pm
| Flatline will shot the farthest, and for the length it technically shoots the most accurate (in it's barrel length range it is THE most accurate 8 inch to 10 inch barrel I have ever encountered)Also, the Flatline is basically the best sniper barrel because the key to making a paintball gun a sniper is range.. just like in real life a sniper-rifle is called a sniper-rifle because it can go very very far. The Flatline will out-shoot basically all other barrels range wise. And due to it's short length you can pop and shoot too |
Posted By: A5 lover78
Date Posted: 27 August 2006 at 9:32pm
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I have a 32 degreess night stick how is that compare? |
Posted By: buhju
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 2:06am
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I have an opsgear 18" interceptor and its the most accurate barrel i know of. I also have an apex and it shoots farther and is more accurate than a flatline. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 9:24am
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Definitely a Flatline barrel. If you match some good small-bore paint with the right velocity (260-280fps) you'll get the distance and accuracy you desire. ------------- 
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Posted By: Koyote
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 3:32pm
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I wouldn't waste my money on a flatline because the thing is to touchie with paint i'd honestly go with an apex barrel or a 16 inche jj barrel. ------------- Tippmann X7 Tippmann Custom Pro E trigger Tippmann Pro/Carbine Tippmann C-3 Tippmann 98 Custom Tippmann A-5 expansion kit flatline |
Posted By: an94
Date Posted: 28 August 2006 at 5:39pm
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^^^ i agree. not a good barrel if you go to a turnney that has field paint that you HAVE to buy. I know Im just starting a fire but try this http://www.hammerheadpaintball.com/barrels.html - http://www.hammerheadpaintball.com/barrels.html I want the shark tooth ------------- 1 paintball gun package=$150 1 case of paint=$50 air & entry fee=$15 lighting up newbies all day long= Priceless |