Why are two piece barrels more accurate than one piece barrels??

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  • Mag89
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2001
    • 455

    #1

    Why are two piece barrels more accurate than one piece barrels??

    Why are two piece barrels more accurate than 1 piece barrels?
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  • PyRo
    President Bioloaf inc.
    • Dec 2000
    • 10186

    #2
    They arn't, its a rumor.

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    • headcase
      Gotta Love Toys
      • Nov 2001
      • 1141

      #3
      [sarcasm]They shoot better because the cost more[/sarcasm]

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      • MAGalomania
        Registered User
        • Nov 2001
        • 22

        #4
        2 piece barrels

        From what I understand, a two piece barrel is more accurate because the second piece has a larger bore than the first so that the remaining air is propelled around the ball to give a more accurate shot. The porting is to help with that. If you look at a boomstick down one end and then down the other you will notice the bore difference. A 2-Piece IS more accurate and not because they cost more.

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        • PyRo
          President Bioloaf inc.
          • Dec 2000
          • 10186

          #5
          Everyone go spend $120 on a boomstick. They are the most accurate barrels. Why you may ask. Well its simply, the little dye logo magically makes balls shoot further and go straighter.
          Two part barrels and porting do you help your accuracy at all. They make these things up to try and convince you to buy it. People believe it, and it spreads by work of mouth. You think that componies are going to deny it?
          They may be a little more consistant, other than that you get nothing. They also use more gas.

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          • Shaft
            Big Mean Ugly Ogre
            • Sep 2001
            • 797

            #6
            A two piece barrel is essentially a shorter barrel with a muffler on it.

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            • headcase
              Gotta Love Toys
              • Nov 2001
              • 1141

              #7
              Re: 2 piece barrels

              Originally posted by MAGalomania
              From what I understand, a two piece barrel is more accurate because the second piece has a larger bore than the first so that the remaining air is propelled around the ball to give a more accurate shot.
              Well if that is true why not just use a one piece barrel that is 5 inches or so long. I would guide the ball the same distance as a boomstick, and after it leaves the barrel the air is propelled around the ball. Right?

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              • Failure
                I Love Techno
                • Nov 2001
                • 487

                #8
                Hey! I invented the [sarcasm] [/sarcasm] tags man. Mine!

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                • MAGalomania
                  Registered User
                  • Nov 2001
                  • 22

                  #9
                  No a 5 inch barrel would not work the same way

                  Have you ever shot a 5 inch barrel? they have no accuracy whatsoever. The reason the two piece works is because the second piece still provides direction so that the air is not randomly pushed around the ball. As with all barrels they are tested in labs before put on the market. Why do you think the Freak uses the same idea? It is more accurate. You fools who do not understand the scientific aspect of it are of course going to think that it is a sales gimmick. My question for you is if they arent more accurate then why are they so widely used on the professional level? Of course they get it for free, but they wouldnt use a bad barrel just because it was free.

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                  • Miscue
                    Super Moderator

                    • Oct 2000
                    • 7105

                    #10
                    Only about the first 3-4 inches of barrel is effective barrel. Beyond that has no effect on accuracy.

                    Miscue hath spoketh.

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                    • Miscue
                      Super Moderator

                      • Oct 2000
                      • 7105

                      #11
                      Originally posted by MAGalomania
                      You fools who do not understand the scientific aspect of it are of course going to think that it is a sales gimmick.
                      It's not? :) A Boomstick is a 4" barrel with a tip on it that makes it look longer... but you don't hear many accuracy complaints. It might as well use a cardboard tube with holes in it instead, makes no difference. 4" barrel, 16" barrel... same accuracy. Gas efficiency/sound is another matter when you compare different barrels.

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                      • chadcummings
                        WV Paintball
                        • Nov 2001
                        • 40

                        #12
                        From what I have read and understand, the first 3-4 inches only affects the accelleration....after that, it affects it's stabilization and accuracy.


                        Chad
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                        • MAGalomania
                          Registered User
                          • Nov 2001
                          • 22

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Miscue


                          It might as well use a cardboard tube with holes in it instead

                          Make me one and send it to me and you win.
                          I really want to see a barrel with a boomstick back and a cardboard front. I will even pay you if you make it and it shoots well. The thing is...you are still making a two piece barrel and it doesnt disprove my point. It is true though that a 5 inch barrel will not shoot as well. Test it. Take any two piece that can be separated and try it out. You wont get the same results

                          Originally posted by chadcummings

                          From what I have read and understand, the first 3-4 inches only affects the accelleration....after that, it affects it's stabilization and accuracy.
                          NOW THAT IS THE RIGHT IDEA!!!!!!

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                          • chadcummings
                            WV Paintball
                            • Nov 2001
                            • 40

                            #14
                            Back on the original Question....

                            I have both a Dye Boomy 12" and a Dye SS 10"...with the right size paint, they both shoot just about the same....just my boomy is a little quieter.

                            Chad
                            Polished Mini
                            10" SS Freak
                            2x Dye Stainless Frame
                            Dye Nickel Plated Drop forward
                            Dye Izon Red scope
                            Chrome TKO


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                            • X-Plosive
                              AO's sexiest member, and biggest post whore :)
                              • Mar 2001
                              • 1807

                              #15
                              MAGalomania you're wrong, Miscue is right. That was easy


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