Delta Squad Scenario Paintball

theJUDGE · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:52 pm Post subject: Barrel Length

I am looking at a ne J&J Barrel for my A-5 but I am unsure of what length. My friend is willing to sell me his 16" and if he has a 14" I may look at it too. I am just worried 16" is too long. I am a mobile person when I need to be and I dont want something too ackward.

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MadBomber · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject:

Here is my opinion... And it is just that...

Go w/ a 14" barrel... You're not going to get much more (if any) accuracy out of a longer barrel. If anything; they may slow your ball down due to friction. In the world of REAL fireams, a longer barrel IS helpful.
But, real barrels are rifled, so the longer the round is kept spinning, the tighter it will remain on target...

Paintball barrels (for the most part) are smooth. There is one barrel (can't remember brand) that brags about their "rifled barrels"... It's a straight rifling. That does nothing except reduce friction on the ball. That may mean slightly more accurate and faster speeds. (speed doesn't matter thanks to chrono's! lol)

If you're wanting accuracy; go w/ a flatline barrel. Being a woodsball player; it's great because you dont have to arch your shots up into the branches. But, there is a price for that. Ball slows down a lil bit at a distance and you have to use "dry balls" (more expensive).

It's a toss up bro... But, I'd stick w/ a shorter barrel. I personally have a 16" barrel and like it. But it's going to get replaced w/ a flatline...
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Dirdy · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject:

Like Madbomber said flatlines are nice for distance and there is a price to pay with it though using better paint, and alot more to adjust to a flatline theres also Apex and stuff,

but me ill just stick to the good old 12 or 14 inch barrels.
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theJUDGE · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:36 pm Post subject:

thanks for the input. As the flatline goes I will say its a grat barrel but its not as good w/ auto goin. balls break easier in it and a good straight barrel is the best for that I have found. Thats why i am looking at the J&J.
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Sunshine · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:58 pm Post subject:

personally i think a monstrous huge freakin barrel would be cool, solely for the intimidation factor. i mean big things tend to scare ppl, big gun, big barrel, big guy. but to find a good one, i have yet to do so.

actually judson im gonna get me a 14' J&J comin here soon, so go for that.
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Dirdy · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject:

theJUDGE · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

I havent decided for sure. The guy I am buying it off of is gonna let me see it on my gun and shoot a few through it and if I think its too long I will just buy a 14 from somewhere else.
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Bingo · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject:

J&J is one of our sponsors, so when or if you would like to make the team, then you will be granted the rights to the sponsorship info we have. So if you want to wait then you can check on the barrels and see if you like them and then hopefully order one.

Just a suggestion.....
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theJUDGE · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject:

just wondering, how much do you get them for?
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Sunshine · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:41 pm Post subject:

scarin newbie's is fun tho. but ur right, i havent found a truly effective long barrel over 16 so...
I plan on gettin one way down the road, kind of as a toy to have for a lil fun. but i plan on gettin the good stuff for my gun first.
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MadBomber · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:25 am Post subject:

Get a GOOD shorter barrel (12 - 14") for game time...
Buy a cheap 21" barrel for local game play against noobs... You'll have them shittin' themselves! lol
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Bulldog · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:47 am Post subject:

I added the sizes I use to the poll. Very Happy

I think 10" is a good length- enough barrel to be accurate, enough porting to be quiet, and not so long that it gets in the way.
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theJUDGE · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject:

thats my next barrel i will get after the 14 or 16. I have always wanted a 10" Stiffi. Laughing

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