Which Barrel is Best?
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Topic: Which Barrel is Best?
Posted By: murthoj
Subject: Which Barrel is Best?
Date Posted: 05 July 2008 at 1:48am
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I thought i would get some expert opinion about which barrels kick the most ass. such as brand, type, length and why they are better than other barrels. i dont have a lot of experience with barrels but i like the flatline barrel because of the distance it can shoot. but i wish i could crank up the velocity on it and still get the same performance. i want to try another barrel but not sure what would be better. ------------- super noob |
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Posted By: Stopwatch
Date Posted: 05 July 2008 at 10:23am
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Well reguardless of the barrel you get you should not turn up the velocity. Turning up the speed may increase distance but it will probably decrease your accuracy and seriously hurt one of your friend.
A 14in barrel is what you want. If you play in a 0 humidity area you can get a barrel kit and match the ball to the barrel. With humidity I suggest getting an overbore barrel, which means the ball doesn't fit incredibly tight in the barrel, which allows the humidity to expand the ball and you still wont get breaks. I like custom products barrels, they are cheap, come in a variety of colours and 3 different bore sizes. |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 06 July 2008 at 2:52am
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Please read this: http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=61929&PN=1 - http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=619 29&PN=1 or use the ------------- 
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button.Posted By: murthoj
Date Posted: 07 July 2008 at 10:10pm
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thanx stormy, but i was hoping to get a better idea of what individuals use for barrels on their markers. ya know like personal reccomendations. i do really like the flatline. oh btw i read the link you sent and why should i stray from thunder pig and gta barrels? do they just suck? i will take the advice just to be safe. thanx again ------------- super noob |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 07 July 2008 at 11:43pm
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They just suck.
If you like the flatline, get the apex instead. It is better in every way and cheaper too. Stopwatch: Humidity doesn't affect the ball that much really but with a kit, you can just swap it out anyways. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 3:52am
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The idea behind using the search engine for 'best barrel' is because there are literally dozens of threads asking the same question with people that have already given the answers you are seeking. -------------
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Posted By: ThaBobsta
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 9:57am
| Humph... Just FYI barrels (except flat line and apex) will not increase your range... a 14'' IMO is best for maneuverability//accuracy. 20'' will not help you but make it harder for you... the only differnce in barrels really is sound disapation and bore. So what are you looking for sound levels or effeciency. The only thing a long barrel IMO is good for is when your shooting through a bush... other than that is going to be more painful for you... |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 08 July 2008 at 7:09pm
Say what? Are you kidding? ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
ThaBobsta wrote:Posted By: Grotesque Image
Date Posted: 11 July 2008 at 11:54pm
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Hey, i usually use a white box, no-name brand of paint, or maybe a grade
higher, but anyway... its terrible paint!! I use the Smart parts 21" tactical barrel and i love it! It shoots true and straight, but it takes away from your distance, i do not mind lobbing the shot, because its still very straight. Personally, i do not mind the long 21" barrel, may get in your way, but it was around 56.99, so its easy on your wallet, and not picky on paint |