Automag really inaccurate

[GallagherAtWar]

I was wondering how accurate are automags sopposed to be. i have one with a 16 boomstick. and i think the accuracy sucks. but mabey i just expected more.
Thanks
David Shirley

[Magsrule3]

First a paintballgun is not supposed to be able ot shoot acurately at long distances. Second of all, its not the gun! Its either you suck at aiming, ur barrel sucks, ur using aftermarket parts, or your using crappy paint(most likely). Everyone expects their gun to shoot dead on, but they dont. Just try using a higher quality paint then what you have. Sorry if I sounded harsh but I'm so sick of seeing these posts then people saying an autococker shoots farther ect.

[GallagherAtWar]

What kind of aftermarket parts suck. I have an ans valve, .45 benchmark double trigger.
Is it the ans valve?

[Cypres0099]

This may be insulting you knowledge but.....

1. What type and what size paint are you using? That is compared to the size of your barrel.
(too big too little always a problem)

2. Is your barrel clean?

3. Have you checked your velocity, could be too hot or it could be varying too much resulting in vertical inaccuracy. If that's the problem try changing your regulator seat, as that is usually the problem with varying velocity.

I personally can get very accurate with my mag and people fear me.

[DaXtremeist]

mags are extremely acurate. my friend has a boomstick (payed 130) and i have a set of 3 barrels all under 30 bux each and different bores and lengths. we both used the same paint (didn't check if it fit properly) and i had shots that were 5 inches from the first shot... VERY ACURATE. his were about 15 inches from center.

paint used was marbalizer.

my barrel i used was a J&J Ceramic id say the best barrel made next to the freak.

i owned a 16" boomstick but traded it for a nitro tank. it was to inacurate. (boomstick requires the paint to be perfect fit to be acurate)

Try All star with your boomstick and you would be amazed.

[Magsrule3]

Pretty much any after market part except for AGD. The ANS valve may be causing velocity fluctuations.

[MaxxFactor]

When I played my first game with my stock RT Pro, I did very badly. I thought the gun was inaccurate and sucked. I had to learn about my marker. The few things I have learned are;

1) "It's not like a firearm - accuracy." This was the biggie that I had to overcome. As a long time shooting person, I expected too much from my marker.

2) "It's not like a firearm - range." Remember these are .68 caliber FRAGILE balls.

3) Find the "sweet spot" ( Correct pressure + right ball to barrel fit = ACCURACY)

I find that Marbalizer works great with my 14" Dye SS. If you push in a marbalizer from the breech and point it up to the light, you'll see light coming from some of the sides. This proves that "the right ball" still isn't the right ball.

In winter, I exclusively use Polar Ice, this small ball actually rolls around in my Dye SS and Boomstick. But accurcy doesn't fall off! Range does though, with all that air escaping through the sides!

[MaxxFactor]

BTW, in regards to pressure. Whenever I take my RT PRO down for cleaning and put it back together, my pressure always drops. I therefore have to re adjust my pressure (at least two full turns clockwise)prior to playing a game. I had my local airsmith check it out and he couldn't find a problem with my regulator.

It's a hassle but I still like my mag.

[TITAN]

barrels and aftermarket parts have nothing to do with accuracy

acurracy all has to do with paint/barrel match, velocity, consistency, consition of your paint and weather conditions.

longer barrels will just waste your air

the better your paint fits in your barrel the better your accuracy. if the paint is too small when fired it will bounce in the barrel causeing it not to fly straight. if its to big it will cause drag and will cause many ball breaks. you should be able to put the ball in the barrel with out having it fall out but it should somewhat easily blown out.

the higher your velocity the further it will go, and with lower just the opposite.

the more consistant your gun the better the shot groupings will be.

if you have dimpled or misshaped paint it can cause the ball not to fly thru the barrel properly and will cause drag in mid air slowing it down and projecting it in an unwanted area.

wind can greatly affect accuracy

[rhetor22]

well... a crappily (is that even a word?) made barrel can have a bad affect on accuracy. If you look at the stock tippmann barrel, its like rough machined alluminum. Spots that cause friction are going to make the ball spin. If it isn't real smooth its also going to be rougher after a break.

[GallagherAtWar]

Thanks alot guys ill try what you said.

[Manuel_FZR]

[Dealaman]

Hmm

All the suggestions above may solve the problem, but I'd suggest first to replace your o-rings on your barrel and make sure you get it on tight and straight. That can cause yards of difference. Hope I helped.

Carson

[GallagherAtWar]

So what kind of paint tends to work good with a boomstick

[paintbattler]

i'd say ur boomstick sux.i have a tear drop and it works well and is quite accuate.actually, its VERY accurate