opinions on barrel kits?

[mark_426]

Originally posted by phantomhitman
now can someone help me out with what 3 sizes are the best to get? i am clueless bc I have never had to switch in and out of inserts.
.684 .686 .688
.686 .688 .690
.684 .688 .692

With my kits I used 684 689 692 the most, I'd go with the last one, so if you get paint bigger or smaller, you can still use it. The middle one would allow you to get a better fit, but exceptionally large or small would screw you over.

If you use a lot of blaze (draxxus) then you would want the 684, and evil was 691


And for kits, I have had a pipe and freak, never used a sceptor though, but they do look nice. I liked the look and feel of the pipe on the ULE bodies, and it shot great. The freak could be better, but you can get parts for it anywhere. Some say the inserts with orings aren't accurate, but I don't think its good or bad. Like someone said, its nothing special.

MarkM uses the SM1 kit, and he likes it, and its very reasonably priced.

I'd go for a Sceptor. Powerlyte is a great company, and they're like 110 for the 3 piece (at my local store). If you want, you could always buy other inserts.

[phantomhitman]

mark, do you have the number to your store? I cannot find in below $150 anywhere. And do you know if it is the aluminum or stainless steel kit? i would appreciate this a lot.

[mark_426]

umm, they're website is www.outbackpaintball.com

I don't know if its new or old style, new or used, stainless or aluminum. I dont know what inserts it has either, but im almost positive its the 3.
I'm pretty sure it is cocker threaded though.


The number is 301-223-1871, but I don't know if they even still have it. If they won't mail it to you, I might could pick it up and send it to you.

[tony3]

I'm going to go against everyone and say screw barrel kits. Just get a nice big bore barrel, i.e. .692 ultralite and you will be fine.

[dcmander]

I PMed you phantom. Please read it and get back to me.

[angelbeast24]

i love my kaner kit its a nice barrel but it will set u back a lil bit in cash

[CoolHand]

I own a Freak, two or three BoomSticks, and I had a TiPB Longbow kit here for about two weeks while I worked on a customer's marker.

I've shot all of them (just timing a cocker with the LongBow), and I have had excellent luck with all of them.

I've got a big bored (.691 I believe) Boomstick that shoots darts, with every kind of paint I have put through it. Got a full Freak set too, but I only use the .691 insert, so go figure. It works like a champ too, and is the one I use most often, just cause it is a little lighter.

But I gotta say, hands down the best barrel I have ever layed hands on was the LongBow from TiPB. Titanium backs, so they are light, and hard as hell. UBER slick internal finish (I've seen glass that was not as smooth), and it shot darts. The only down side? The set he had cost almost $300, and the tip was kinda ugly IMO.

My all time favorite barrel is an oldschool all Stainless AA barrel from Smart Parts. That thing is wonderful, quiet, acurate, and tough. The only downside? By itself, it weighs 6lbs!

lol I wouldn't sell it for $1000 though.

If money is tight, I'd say go with one big bore barrel. If you have to have a kit, you might consider one of the three bore Empire kits. They are totally decent, and not too expensive.

That's all I got.

[paintball boy 20]

i've heard good things about the matchstik kit from mac dev. Three backs(685, 689, 692) and two fronts(12 and 14). Its only $100 and i think its manufactured by cp.

[phantomhitman]

thanks guys, i guess i will go with the scepter. i just have to find a good palce to buy them at. The cheapest i have seen is $160 from their site.

[felony]

topchoicepaintball sells the scepter w/ alum back for 135 w/ 3 inserts. i believe they have a special goin on right now for 115 for 3 inserts w/ alum back (cocker).

and where does it say the matchstick has those specs? i wanted one, but didnt know the bore sizes :[

dan

[phantomhitman]

THANKS FELONY!!!!
i am going to try to order them tomorrow. i have to see if they are aluminum or not.

[Barfly]

yeah someone mentioned the Mac Dev matchstick barrel system and that is probably what I am going to buy in the very near future. It has 3 backs and 2 fronts for only $100 that is good enough for me.

[mark_426]

Originally posted by felony
where does it say the matchstick has those specs? i wanted one, but didnt know the bore sizes :[

http://www.macdev.net/us/barrels.htm

"The Matchstik 2 piece barrels combine quality and value. Available in a 5 piece kit.

0.685 bore
0.689 bore
0.693 bore
12" tip
14" tip"

on macdev USA's homepage

[Gadget]

phantom - try PMing Tunaman, he got me the five insert Scepter for a VERY good price.

[phantomhitman]

gadget, thanks for the info. actually someone has already offered to sell me there extras i am going to call topchoice today to see their prices and if the barrle are alum or ss backs.