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**jpm091982** · June 29th, 04:24 PM

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I'm sort of a newbie in the great big world of paintball. Just recently bought an A-5 and was thinking about the flatline barrel system and maybe an egrip or r/t. Also was wondering about a pro seal bolt kit from dead on paintball they say it improves air efficiency and increases cycle rate. Can anyone tell me if this is true or not?? I have noticed that the A-5 seems to be a bit of an air hog and would like to help it out if I could.

**PaintBallBob** · June 29th, 07:22 PM

if you plan on going to tournies in the near future get the egrip.
if not get the RT its cheaper and offers the same ROF.

**jpm091982** · June 29th, 08:01 PM

I don't really see me going to tournies very soon, it's just some friends and I having it out in the woods. I saw on another thread that the bolt kit ain't worth the $$$. My one buddy got a 98C w/ flatline and that bad boy flies threw the brush really good and really pops when it hits ya ! Any one got instructions for a home trigger mod on the
A-5? or is a double trigger just the better and easier way to go ?

Flatliner105 · June 29th, 10:05 PM

use the stock bolts and powertubes....if the powertube messes up for some reason..then get the one u are talking about...but if its working fine...dont change it...keep the money.

if you play in the woods with your friends (and dont plan on going to a real field) then get the RT...its cheaper and ill serve u better....

flatline is a great barrel...try it with your frineds gun...if u like it, go for it

**oCRAZYSPRAYERo** · June 30th, 04:14 PM

isn't the A-5 flatline different than the 98c tho? (not just in looks) i read on pbreview that it was a little different, correct me if i'm wrong

**jpm091982** · June 30th, 04:44 PM

I know that the flatline barrel for the 98c is longer than the stock one. I'm not certain but it looks to me like the flatline for the A-5 is only slightly longer (maybe an inch or two ?) than stock. Nobody that I know has an A-5 other than myself so far so I don't know how good it would work. I'm here to testify that the 98c w/ the flatline is a painful combination.

**A-5_ORdAn** · July 1st, 07:12 PM

get the double trigger kit and the e-grip make it easier to walk the A-5, new barrel, drop forward, and nitrogen

**Mercenary** · July 1st, 09:07 PM

I dunno I heard that the flatline is for distance not accuracy and that the boomstick was overpriced for the quality that it offered. I ordered it today accurate as hell to me. So it is about preference.

**jpm091982** · July 2nd, 05:07 PM

I'm kind of on a limited budget (so to speak) and since the R/T is cheaper, I'll prolly go w/ that, a double trigger, and might look into the boomstick or flatline. I can always try it and sell it on ebay if it ain't right fer me.

**Levi S** · July 3rd, 02:17 AM

I would spend the extra money on the E-grip though. Don't get the flatline, go with the boomstick.

**Smitty** · July 3rd, 08:12 AM

Get the A5 with the flatline and RT and use the stock bolt. Dont waste your money on stocks and an expansion chamber wouldnt be a bad idea either. If you decide agaqinst the flatline then get a teardrop instead of the boomstick. Its Just about as good but I highly advise you to get the flatline because they rock. Take that from a flatline owner.

Flatliner105 · July 3rd, 03:29 PM

A5 and 98C flatline perform vertually the exact same...however they look different, and are installed different...but performance is basicly the same

Lord Headley · July 3rd, 04:07 PM

Ok, Dan really needs to remake his upgrade thread. This is starting to get annoying. Save us!!!!

- Brian

**dhill0413** · July 3rd, 09:46 PM

July 5th guys...its coming

edit:
does the upgrade thread warrant a rep point? i just cant live without people thinking im cool

**PaintBallBob** · July 3rd, 10:24 PM

there is no reason to get an egrip if your just playing in the woods or even if your just playing recball.
id get(in order):
-double trigger
-flatline barrel
-RT
-drop forward(personal preference)
-a fiber wrapped 4500 PSI tank(cuz you dont have access to a fill station like you would on a field)
then your basically done...youve upgraded the tippy as far as it can effectivly go without going to extremes(ie: barrel kits)

Lord Headley · July 3rd, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dhill0413

July 5th guys...its coming

edit:
does the upgrade thread warrant a rep point? i just cant live without people thinking im cool

Ya darn right it does!

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