THE BARREL: Every gun comes with a stock barrel to making it appear complete in the package. Normally those barrels are short like 8" and are made to handle all kind of balls sizes.
A short barrel cannot stabilize the ball on time before it leaves the barrel, on the other side, a long barrel creates more friction, reducing the shot distance.
I tried Apex, Flatline, etc... The problem with those barrels are that have only one standard size diameter. Some air pressure is lost when it goes around the ball instead all from behind pushing the ball.
Imagine shooting a grain of rice through a straw?
Some barrels have a curve design to provide more distance. Think scientifically, you cannot get more than the total amount of energy, meaning, if you get more distance is because you will sacrifice the power. Why you want to reach someone far away if the ball cannot explode on them.
Some energy escapes around the ball, like the rice and the straw. You need to use all that energy behind the ball, to do that, you need to have a barrel diameter that matches the balls that you using.
A good barrel set is "THE FREAK" kit made by Smart Parts, it's expensive ($150) but worth the price.
You can match the ball's diameter with inserts (from .679 to .697) that make the ball fit perfectly inside. If you combine the inserts with a 14" barrel your gun will be a killer machine.
Other companies make individual barrel sizes, but kits are more expensive than the inserts style.
THE BALLS: Every paint ball brand doesn't have the same size regardless if the size is should be .68. You need to find fresh balls that have that perfect round shape. Don't buy cheap brands, like "MONSTER" balls from Walmart.
Big stores have those paint balls in storage for too long, making the balls flatten out on one side for the pressure made to be storage for too long, that flat side creates a wing effect that makes the balls shoot to all kind of directions.
Go to local paintball stores, they may receive small shipment amount, keeping paint balls constantly fresh. To give you an idea, 3 months is concider already old balls.
When looking for good quality the paint balls should have a constant round shape and break on contact. Cheap balls won't break easy, hurting more, creating marks and bruises. Keep in mind, why prefer to spend less money in balls if you need to shoot more to get someone?
Less shots mean saving more in gas and doesn't reveal where you are on the field.
2000 balls per case, cheap balls average ($25), expensive balls average ($40).
Go to local paintball stores, they may receive small shipment amount, keeping paint balls constantly fresh. To give you an idea, 3 months is concider already old balls.
When looking for good quality the paint balls should have a constant round shape and break on contact. Cheap balls won't break easy, hurting more, creating marks and bruises. Keep in mind, why prefer to spend less money in balls if you need to shoot more to get someone?
Less shots mean saving more in gas and doesn't reveal where you are on the field.
2000 balls per case, cheap balls average ($25), expensive balls average ($40).
TIP: Try different types of balls and find paint balls that match your barrel inside. Open any paintball case at the store before you buy it, especially if you go to a big store, they normally let you do it. Touch and check every pack, don't buy it if they don't have that perfect round shape or if the bags are contaminated with paint from a broken ball.
If you buy brittle balls, leave it outside for a couple minutes, the heat will make them expand and softer. If are they are too soft they might not explode. Leave them inside the car with the AC on. They cool temperature will make them harder.
If you play in hot weather like Florida during summer, take a cooler, place some ice at the bottom, some layers of cardboard and the paint box on top, that should keep the balls in constant cold temperature. Do not store the balls in hot/warm temperatures like in a garage or the inside of your car.
WARNING: Do not freeze the balls, that can break or damage someone's goggles or make a serious injury.
If you buy brittle balls, leave it outside for a couple minutes, the heat will make them expand and softer. If are they are too soft they might not explode. Leave them inside the car with the AC on. They cool temperature will make them harder.
If you play in hot weather like Florida during summer, take a cooler, place some ice at the bottom, some layers of cardboard and the paint box on top, that should keep the balls in constant cold temperature. Do not store the balls in hot/warm temperatures like in a garage or the inside of your car.
WARNING: Do not freeze the balls, that can break or damage someone's goggles or make a serious injury.
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