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Barrel Length Counts | Paintball
Not all paintball gun barrels are created equal. There are major differences in barrel length, and the bore size, or the diameter of the interior of the barrel. One important note about barrel sizes and paintball sizes is that the manufacturers may put .68 caliber on the box, but the actual size may vary a little. For instance, think of a barrel with a bore size of .68 one hundredths of an inch. If you have a paintball that is actually .70 caliber, the paintball that is actually .68 caliber, the paint might fly down the barrel and curve erratically. And also, barrel length counts. In general, the longer the barrel, the more accurately and the longer your paintball will fire.
Paintball barrel gun length counts. Most industry experts agree that you need at least 8 inches of barrel to make the most effective use of the gas and to give the ball some accuracy over decent ranges. Barrels fewer than 8 inches give a player a reduced accuracy on their marks, especially from long ranges. Most barrels come in lengths ranging from 8 to 18 inches. There is much discussion and debate in the field as to the benefit to the marker's accuracy at lengths longer than 8 inches. The length of a barrel also effects the uses of gas volumes and pressures. Guns with very low operating pressure will require a longer barrel.
Marker barrels are one of the most important components of the machine towards having it work properly. Because of the importance of this piece of equipment, there are many manufacturers of barrels that sell this product as an add on, or aftermarket component to your marker. Barrels are popular to buy separately from your marker because they usually offer players an upgrade over the barrel that came with their marker. While most marker manufacturers include a barrel with their markers, the interior of the marker is usually their specialty, not the barrel. The mechanics of the air-bolt shooting system is what a customer is really paying for in a high end marker, not the barrel that comes with the machine. To maximize performance, players usually purchase an aftermarket barrel to enhance the performance of their machine. The stock barrel is the barrel that originally came with the barrel. Many manufacturers believe that the barrel is more for aesthetic value rather than an essential component of the marker. Manufacturers who believe this will go to great lengths to design a marker that is light and shoots fast, but spend less resources on the barrel.
Others feel that barrel length counts, and spend a portion of their paintball budget on a "name brand" model. Some manufacturers of barrels include Brass Eagle, and 32 Degrees. Does barrel length count? Just ask the players. Most professionals play with barrels upgrade on their markers and say that it makes a big difference in game performances. The barrel and the hopper are the two most popular aftermarket products players buy. Other popular paintball gun barrels include the 12 inch Firestick from Allen Paintball, and the Haol B belt-driven electronic loader from Halo B. How much barrel length do you need. In general, the longer you will need to shoot, the longer the barrel length you will need.
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