Sqeegees\Swabs to use on Flatline?
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Topic: Sqeegees\Swabs to use on Flatline?
Posted By: RevoXT
Subject: Sqeegees\Swabs to use on Flatline?
Date Posted: 31 August 2006 at 1:07am
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I've been told to use Swabs on the Flatline.. so far I have yet to find one that does NOT leave white flakes of material in the barrel... so I've resorted to useing the squee-gie that comes with the Flatline which is a Pull-Thru, I don't know many people that use this one however it works great on my Flatline whenever I see oil-particles in it it cleans it right out, is this one okay to use or is there a reason noone uses them? Also, what's a good "Swab" that dosen't leave materials of the floss in it? And are Pull-Thru's like the one I am useing ok? What I mean by that is there are also plastic ones (FLEX) Are those ok?
------------- Tippmann A-5 -Shocktech Drop -Super R\T -QEV -JCS Powertube -BT Sight -Flatline + Metadyne Shroud -R.I.S. Foregrip -Stock -C02 20OZ Anti-Siphon -X-Core EXP Chamber -Macro-Line Tippmann C-3 |
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Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 31 August 2006 at 11:35am
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well it came with it so... i would assume it would work fine with the flatine ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: RevoXT
Date Posted: 31 August 2006 at 12:43pm
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I'm sure it is fine, I was just wondering if there is a "better" one for the Flatline
------------- Tippmann A-5 -Shocktech Drop -Super R\T -QEV -JCS Powertube -BT Sight -Flatline + Metadyne Shroud -R.I.S. Foregrip -Stock -C02 20OZ Anti-Siphon -X-Core EXP Chamber -Macro-Line Tippmann C-3 |
Posted By: Olcaddy
Date Posted: 31 August 2006 at 6:22pm
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Thats what I use on mine. I just put the safety on, flip the elbow down and pull through. Works real well.
------------- Model 98 Flatline X-core Vertical Adapter Red Dot sight Trigger adjustment Rocket Cock II My edits are in red |
Posted By: Bandit5
Date Posted: 01 September 2006 at 10:13pm
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I have been using a 4-disc pull-through squeegie for the past five years. The pull end is long enough to go through the opening under the elbow and exit the barrel before the first disc, so it is very field expedient. I don't remember if the stock one was long enough to do that, but it should be fine. If it works for you, it is good enough. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 02 September 2006 at 4:58am
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I've never broken a ball in my flatline, so I have no idea what would be best. I suppose I'd use a normal squeegee that has a spring-loaded disk on one end and a cloth on the other end. ------------- 
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Posted By: RevoXT
Date Posted: 05 September 2006 at 9:51pm
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To be honost, I never have either, however Diablo Dusk leaves a pink tint in flatline that I use the squeegee to get out. normally I rinse in hot water w\ dish terigent then run the squeegee through it.. I was just thinkin' bout on the field if something happend.. StormyKnight what paintballs do you use?
------------- Tippmann A-5 -Shocktech Drop -Super R\T -QEV -JCS Powertube -BT Sight -Flatline + Metadyne Shroud -R.I.S. Foregrip -Stock -C02 20OZ Anti-Siphon -X-Core EXP Chamber -Macro-Line Tippmann C-3 |
Posted By: paintballinbill
Date Posted: 06 September 2006 at 11:28pm
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get a baggie full of 5-10 cotton balls soaked in rubbing alcohol. when playing, push the sight, slide the hopper to the side, drop in a cotton ball, fire, and if necessary, repeat. works like a charm. ------------- 98 Custom milled;painted;J&J Ceramic;X-Chamber;R/T;Cyclone. |
Posted By: RevoXT
Date Posted: 07 September 2006 at 1:30am
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.....dude... I have an A-5... ------------- Tippmann A-5 -Shocktech Drop -Super R\T -QEV -JCS Powertube -BT Sight -Flatline + Metadyne Shroud -R.I.S. Foregrip -Stock -C02 20OZ Anti-Siphon -X-Core EXP Chamber -Macro-Line Tippmann C-3 |
Posted By: Stormcharger
Date Posted: 10 September 2006 at 3:55pm
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The procedure is similar. After using a battle swab, invert your A5 and remove the hopper. Then insert a cotton ball soaked in alcohol, and use it to remove any excess paintball debris from the chamber. Then shoot it down the barrel, and insert a second cotton ball and fire it down the barrel as well. Re-invert your A5 and attach the hopper. With a little practice this procedure can be accomplished in 10-15 seconds. |
Posted By: iceman1186
Date Posted: 13 September 2006 at 3:41pm
It may just be me, but I would not want to flip my a-5 upside down, take off the hopper, then find a place to sit the hopper while I dig around for the cotton balls. Finally, putting the cotton balls in the cyclone and firing a few times. Im going to say that its gonna take longer than 10-15 seconds. If your letting your guard down for 15 seconds you are going to get bunkered. |
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