Apex2 Freak Tip

[OPBN]

Looking at barrel options for a new pump build and tossing around the possibility of utilizing a Freak back (probaby WWA) coupled with an Apex2 front. Does anybody have any real experience with this setup? I'm not looking to be "ZOMG I'm a Sniper" or anything, but kinda interested in a little extra range and flatter trajectory that a backspin type barrel allows. Several years ago I used a Flatline on an A5 and a 98 and had pretty mixed feelings on the setups. Never tried it with the Freak back though.

Anyone?

[BTAutoMag]

I have an apex 2 freak tip. And I will only use it in woods ball. Apex 2 is the epitome of accuracy by volume. They have a 4-5 foot group at 50 feet.

If it's a field with obstacles that you need to snap shoot in.... You're boned. I keep trying to use it and I'll yank it off mid game. At living legends it more then payed for itself.

[going_home]

Apex2 is all I use. But I've been using Lapco barrels.
Just recently picked up a GOG Apex Freak tip but have yet to use it.
Been wanting to try ball sizing with the Apex tip to see if it makes any difference.
I have a lot of fun with the Apex tip.
Curving around obstacles and turning it upside down and coming down on top of bunkers.

[OPBN]

I have an apex 2 freak tip. And I will only use it in woods ball. Apex 2 is the epitome of accuracy by volume. They have a 4-5 foot group at 50 feet.

If it's a field with obstacles that you need to snap shoot in.... You're boned. I keep trying to use it and I'll yank it off mid game. At living legends it more then payed for itself.

Sounds about the same accuracy that I was getting with my Flatlines. Actually, I found the FL on the 98C was considerably more accurate than the A5 one. No idea why, but I didnt have either long enough to really do in depth testing. I just remember watching the paint fly out of the barrel of my A5 and do some REALLY funky stuff.

But there are a few places that I play at that have some overhead brush that it would be nice to be able to not arc long balls. Might keep my eyes open for a used one. Not sure I want to invest $75 + WWA back for iffy results.

[BTAutoMag]

I am more then happy to send it out to you to try if you wish.

[Justus]

Apex2 > Flatline

When you'd rather have accuracy than range, you simply click the ramp back instead of changing barrels. Then you get no backspin, and your accuracy comes back.

[OPBN]

I am more then happy to send it out to you to try if you wish.

I might just take you up on that... Need to get some more parts together first.

[BTAutoMag]

even all the way back theres still some duckbill contact

[Justus]

even all the way back theres still some duckbill contact

I haven't noticed any on mine. Is your ramp worn or bent?

The design is so that it's able to be clicked all the way off.

[BTAutoMag]

lol, honestly... I havnt dialed my new one all the way back EVER as my last one did that. maybe I'll give it a shot, if OPBN doesnt want to borrow it

[OPBN]

lol, honestly... I havnt dialed my new one all the way back EVER as my last one did that. maybe I'll give it a shot, if OPBN doesnt want to borrow it

I'm probably 2-3 months away at least before being able to use it.

[BTAutoMag]

Give me a shout. I only use it for woods ball... I don't play woods ball.

[bbotts77]

I've been toying with the idea of getting one for my Fibur.

[cockerpunk]

accuracy with the apex is actually quite similar to that of a normal barrel.

http://punkworkspaintball.com/index.php?p=7&id=36

[OPBN]

accuracy with the apex is actually quite similar to that of a normal barrel.

http://punkworkspaintball.com/index.php?p=7&id=36

Ok. Honestly, not sure exactly how to read this, but buy guessing the X/Y are the axis'? So a perfect shot would be x and Y both equaling zero? Was a test done to determine if the Apex is more/less accurate at different ranges? Does any of this accomodate for angle of fire? Since the benefit, IMO, is that the Apex shoots on a flatter plane due to the backspin, was a test ever done to confirm this? I.E. take a target, put it at different ranges and determine at what point the Apex is able to out distance a standard barrel.