[MR2_Venom]

Not sure if there has been a topic on this, but if this is in the wrong section plz move. Does having a longer barrel mean the gun will be more accurate? or are there other factors that apply to the ball shooting straight like air, etc?

 

[martix_agent]

Question: Doesnt a 24 barrel make your gun shoot further than a 12?
Answer: Yes, it will shoot exactly 12 further from the guns chamber. A red paintball leaves a 14 barrel at 300 fps. A blue paintball leaves a 10 barrel, at the same trajectory and velocity (feet per second), both of the paintballs will land exactly the same distance away from the barrel. This, of course, bars all oddities like wind and other objects that may be in the way. So, unless you are using a barrel system like the Tippmann Flatline that utilizes backspin to increase range, you cant expect a 24 barrel to shoot any further than a 12 barrel if both barrels have the same initial muzzle velocity.

there you go.

to go even further, no a longer barrel is not more accurate as only the first few inches effect the balls travel.

actually just read this, It's in the sticky by the way.
Finding the right barrel for your gun

 

[MR2_Venom]

ok...so what would one do to increase accuracy of a marker?

 

[martix_agent]

buy better paint, match the barrel bore to what paint you're using.

 

[MR2_Venom]

oh ok...so it gets technical with bores to increase accuracy. thanks

 

[martix_agent]

that's the theory at least, I'm not sure if i buy it; i picked up some different bores though and I'll see what happens with them when i start playing again.

 

[MR2_Venom]

yea...I found a barrel kit I might by that has the different bores...but I play woodsball and have to buy paint from the guy who owns the place...so idk what bore it is.

 

[martix_agent]

each batch of paint is slightly different anyhow; it's best to get the bore charts say it is, then one up and down from it.

 

[TheAznInvazn]

The Empire Revolver and Evile Pipe Kits are relatively cheap, and they give you multiple bores. Might want to look into those

 

[MR2_Venom]

yea...well I guess it will take some research to see what kinda paint he buys...last time I was up there we used Voodoo (not making it anymore) & Ink'd.

 

[TheAznInvazn]

Thats where a barrel kit comes in handy. It doesn't matter what you buy, just match your paint to barrel, and have long lasting all day fun!

 

[MR2_Venom]

sounds like a good idea....I gotta wait a while though cause I just spent $160 on a MR2.

 

[martix_agent]

right.
I've found that a J&J barrels are great. they're cheap and effective and shoto out breaks that's one thing i'm gonan miss with my CP barrels i have.

 

[TheAznInvazn]

Even though J&J makes a barrel kit it's quite expensive >.<

The Empire Revolver and Evile Pipe are both economical and perform great!

Martix:
not on AIM?

 

[MR2_Venom]

ok...I will check into the evil kit when I get some more money...where could I find an evil kit for pretty cheap?

 

[TheAznInvazn]

Evil Pipe Barrel Spyder [18-6-EVPIPSPY] - $17.99 : First Call Paintball, Paintball Loaders, Tanks, Marker Guns, Paintballs, Paintball Gear - First Call Paintball

 

[MR2_Venom]

holy cow! I was just looking at something similar for $84.99 but I think it was the whole kit.

 

[TheAznInvazn]

I know, it's an amazing deal.

Get $20 quick so you can get it!!!

 

[MR2_Venom]

ok...well im gonna go ahead and order it and have like 20 bucks left for gas...but thank goodness I have spring break next week so I can save some gas.

 

[Match]

Are J&J better than the Smart Pants Progressive?