Flatline Barrels

**TSalPaintball** · 09-14-2003, 01:18 PM

They do make them for the cocker ,but I ma not sure how that works

http://www.armyoforr.com/flatlinecocker.html

**Dayspring** · 09-14-2003, 02:19 PM

Not a CHANCE of seeing it on an AGD product.

Yes, they increase your range. But their accuracy goes to hell if not EXACTLY set up right. And by the time the ball hits you at that range, it usually won't break.

Not to mention the fact that if you break a ball in the barrel, you're DONE for the day. Cuz you can't straightshot it, squeegee it or anything else.

**sneakyhacker420** · 09-14-2003, 10:47 PM

you can squeegee it, just as long as you have a flexible squeegee

probably the worst thing about them is the fact that they max out at 9bps, any more than that and they'll start breaking balls cause of the stupid curvuture in the barrel

it may shoot further, but in that extended distance, you loose accuracy, and that added distance, you also increase the chances of the ball bouncing off the opponent

and the cocker flatline is a tippmann flatline with a mounting bracket made for an autococker :o

**sneakyhacker420** · 09-14-2003, 10:48 PM

but i'm sure that Doc Nickle or Punisher's Customs could whip up an adapter so that the flatline can work on a mag somehow

... anything can done, but for the right price

**sps16** · 09-14-2003, 11:51 PM

i personally don't like the flatline, while it does put extra distance on the ball it creates backspin which makes the ball lose its "uhm" and makes it bounce of your opponent

**Steelrat** · 09-14-2003, 11:56 PM

I've seen em shoot. I could pull a "Neo" at the speed those things are moving. As interesting as they are, the only thing they are good for is suppression fire in woodsball. It IS a neat concept though, and does actually increase the range significantly.

**f1d094** · 09-15-2003, 12:39 PM

UHM???

Originally posted by sps16
i personally don't like the flatline, while it does put extra distance on the ball it creates backspin which makes the ball lose its "uhm" and makes it bounce of your opponent

1) What is this "uhm" you speak of?

1a) Why would it make my balls bounce?

2) Does a flatline barrel have a *negative* effect while within the same effective range as a non-flatline equipped marker? (Other than 9bps) It seems to me that a flat trajectory would be nothing but a boon. It would even make the use of sights worthwhile neh?

Cheers.

P.S. Thanks for all the comments/support btw....this forum rocks! (Which in itself is a huge draw to buy an AGD product)

**f1d094** · 09-15-2003, 12:41 PM

Custom shop referrals?

Originally posted by sneakyhacker420
but i'm sure that Doc Nickle or Punisher's Customs could whip up an adapter so that the flatline can work on a mag somehow

... anything can done, but for the right price

Got any links for me for Custom shops? Anyone you would recommend *PERSONNALY* ???

Thanks!

**f1d094** · 09-15-2003, 12:51 PM

Am I correct???

So, if I wanted to, could I get the Cocker version of the flatline and hook it up to a ULE mainbody???

Hmm..

**TSalPaintball** · 09-15-2003, 01:39 PM

I do not belive they make the flatline for the cocker by its self. I tink you can only get it when u get the flatline cocker. I it uses an adapter I think.

**Skoad** · 09-15-2003, 01:43 PM

they are talking about when you shoot a paintball out of the flatline the paint just kinda "floats" towards where it's going.

you can stand there and watch it come to you and casually move out of the way. and it's reduced speed will make it bounce off people.

personally, i hate the suckers...waste of $

**f1d094** · 09-15-2003, 01:47 PM

Reduced Muzzle Velocity???

Originally posted by Skoad
they are talking about when you shoot a paintball out of the flatline the paint just kinda "floats" towards where it's going.

you can stand there and watch it come to you and casually move out of the way. and it's reduced speed will make it bounce off people.

personally, i hate the suckers...waste of $

1) So do they have a reduced muzzle velocity as a result of the barrel being curved?

1a) Or do they have a cap on the max speed? (i.e. Can they shoot 260 or 300 fps?)

2) I understand that at long distance they are slower than ****...I've doged longballs for a decade now. What I'm interested in is a flat trajectory for the duration of the ball's "viable" flight time. Comments?

**Steelrat** · 09-15-2003, 01:50 PM

Well, the times I have seen them shoot, the ball initially followed a normal path (straight at first, then dropping slowly as it got further out) then suddnely started curving upwards. And this was every shot. So I would say that, according to my observations, it does not follow a flat trajectory.

**Skoad** · 09-15-2003, 01:52 PM

it is FAR from a flat trajectory, like steeratt said.

It comes out of the barrel at kind of an arch...starts to drop a bit then goes like straight up in the air.

its hard to explain but once you see one shoot you'll know.

(my friend has one on his m98)