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Which 98c Barrel should I purchase? READ

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Topic: Which 98c Barrel should I purchase? READ

Posted By: seal160
Subject: Which 98c Barrel should I purchase? READ
Date Posted: 03 June 2008 at 3:20pm

I wanted to buy a barrel for my 98custom, I want this barrel to be able to be able to shoot a paintball far, and have great accuarcy, personally I am thinking about accquiring another 14" Lapco bigshot, because that is what I have on my A-5, with my Rain-x mod in it.

I just wanted to know which one would be the best-buy for the situation at hand..

Best price I could find on the Lapco Bigshot - http://www.countysports.com - www.countysports.com

(Oldy 98c No Anti-chop or E-grip add-on capability )

-BTW is there a way I can add-on an electronic firing mode, Besides buying one of them ridiculous E-bolts 0_0 ??

- Other suggestions for upgrading for accuarcy will be greatly appreciated! I am thinnking about replacing my stock bolt in my gun because it is getting worn. (Stock parts are the best for tippys -_-)

_____ SOMEONE KICK ME I FORGOT TO ADD THE APEX!! :( _______

Thanks guys,
- Seal

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Posted By: seal160
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:31am

OK,
Yes I am aware that I am double-posting, however I was wondering if anybody knew any information on the APEX barrel system and if you can mount it on.. say on a Lapco Bigshot or J&J 14"....

Please I need to know so I know what to order, so that in the next game I can carry my 98(Longball gun) with me, along with my A-5(assualt gun) and have the 98 be alot more accuarte than the A-5

I love the enthusiasm here...

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Posted By: kurieitaa
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 10:41am

a j&j 14" or 16" (anything bigger then 14 is no point, but for looks) or a lapco bigshot 14" is your best bet.

a 21 inch barrel is not worth it and it is a waste of money really. unless you want it for looks?

EDIT: allso the apex can be modded to fit a j&j barrel, i think lapco made a kit for there barrel (not to shure)

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Posted By: Snake6.
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:11am

You cannot have range+accuracy in paintball. You can have one or the other. Not both.

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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:27am

Lapco makes an apex ready BS barrel. If I am not mistaken, if your marker is too old to accept an E-trigger than your only option is an E-bolt without major milling/modding.

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Posted By: d.s.boy
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 12:54pm

get a apex, there ownage

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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:20pm

d.s.boy wrote:

get a apex, there ownage

Do you have an Apex?

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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:32pm

It's possible to have both range and accuracy considering you can turn off the Apex when the extra range isn't needed. I found that the ramp doesn't completely retract from the ball path when in the off position.

Posted By: Gpacker4686
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:52pm

i love my cp barrel kit but i also like my empire kit. i only paid 85 for my kit and it has 6 backs and 1 front. also if you get a chance to get an ebolt you should jump on it. i love mine and i put in a dm5 board and i am waitin on my 2 way ram

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Posted By: Snake6.
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:57pm

Lightningbolt wrote:

It's possible to have both range and accuracy considering you can turn off the Apex when the extra range isn't needed. I found that the ramp doesn't completely retract from the ball path when in the off position.

True, but you will still not be able to have accuracy at range. That was my point.

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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:53pm

^true true. I never shut off the Apex when I use it. Just too much fun.

Posted By: d.s.boy
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 11:02pm

my friend has the apex and when i played him he was shreading me lol, i was ducking behind a door and he shot me through the doorknob hole XD **edited** ? XD

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Posted By: Snake6.
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 11:10am

If you do not personally own the product you shouldn't really comment on it.

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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 11:14am

ok sorry k bye bye now =(

Posted By: R2!.wafflepanda
Date Posted: 08 June 2008 at 4:00pm

I have a 14 J and J ceramic. I say go with it.

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Setup:
Tippmann 98C
14 in. J J Ceramic Barrel
NXE 5 Pod Harness
Tippmann Double Trigger
E-trigger (WAS)
Evlution 3

Posted By: DNvCross
Date Posted: 10 June 2008 at 1:00am

love my 14" aluminum lapco bigshot. works well with cheap paint (because I'm a cheap ba*****)