Barrel test----- I have a few more questions/ need paint suggestions

[Tao]

[shakes head]

At least someone should dig up the graphic I did on how to do shot pattern statistics properly. I seem to remember it was in one of the magazines.

Barrels... the bane of my existence...

AGD

Its on this site

http://www.automags.org/resource/tech/tomstech/05_stats.shtml

[Desega]

I think I am going to use 3 different types of balls. I am needing suggestions for what to use.

Looks like you already figured it out, but Proball Platnuim is an excellent medium bore paint at an excellent price.

[Smoothice]

Do you have an ACI Phat barrel kit in the mix?

[MANN]

Do you have an ACI Phat barrel kit in the mix?

nope, not yet. I was going to purchase one on ebay yesterday, but am running a little low on $$.

The balls that are going to be used are

Marbs (Huge thanks to P8intFun for donating 2 cases)
Stingers
heat
recsport
Xball gold
reballs
russballs (or whatever the off brand is called)

[emumikey]

I wish you would get this over with so I can order my barrel kit......

[MANN]

I wish you would get this over with so I can order my barrel kit......

you and me both. I am broke and want to get rid of some of these barrels. As of right now I am waiting on

Sanchez machine (now 2 weeks waiting... ordered on march 9th)
Paintball discounters
Action Village
And a few others that are lending me their barrels. More than likely I will do the test on April 7-8. :fingerscrossed:

[Chaos_Theory!]

Why would you blow all that money on barrles? No matter what tests you do your not going to find "the best" barrel. Just because you may come up with some statistics doesnt mean anythign at all. All the time and money will amount to nothing (aside form the few people who will swear by it for god knows why). Im not trying to be an *** but thats suh a waste.

[trevorjk]

I've already stated what barrel I believe will win your contest, but I will be very interested to see the actual outcome...

m0d0

ooo let me guess... its the purple one!

[p_aint_fun]

Paint went out yesterday. Pm'd you the tracking number.

[MANN]

Why would you blow all that money on barrles? No matter what tests you do your not going to find "the best" barrel. Just because you may come up with some statistics doesnt mean anythign at all. All the time and money will amount to nothing (aside form the few people who will swear by it for god knows why). Im not trying to be an *** but thats suh a waste.

lol. This coming from a fellow paintballer who doesnt waste money on paintball?? Its a hobby. They are all expensive.
-If I go play golf its 40 for green fees + beer.
-Hockey here is ~ 20 bucks for an hour of play + an extra 20 bucks afterwards for beer/food.
-How about my dogs Lets see here ~ 600 for each (not including akc registration) They are great pyrenees so they eat a ton. Last weekend we spent 200 dollars on dog/cat food for the next month (so an average of 2000 a year) if they live 10-12 years then thats 20,000 +1200+ vet bills = lots of money.
-Lets talk about college tuition..Im giving ~ 4k a semester and am not going to do what I went to school for when I get out. so thats 4k*8semesters = 32k not including books, calculators, computers, etc, etc.

My point is you cant take money with you when you leave (according to my belief system), and that you might as well have fun while your here.

Yes you are correct that it will be hard to determing "the best" barrel. The results will mean nothing to some people, and others will believe anything they read. Millions probally billions of dollars are spent every year searching for dinosaur bones. What good does this do? (Sorry Tom....I just threw it out there because it was the first thing that came to mind. As an engineering student I realize some of the benifits that it could provide).

If nothing else comes from this test I will be able to say that barrel xyz is not superior than any other barrel. THey are all the same.

[MANN]

Thank You

Paint went out yesterday. Pm'd you the tracking number.

Just FYI for anyone who is reading this. p_aint_fun donated 2 cases of marbs for the test.

I would like to give a huge THANKS.
-Josh

[Desega]

I agree with Bryce. Ink'd is a great cheap paint. Also, for $50 a case, proball platinuim is awesome. Get it from archon paintball.

[cyberave68]

Hey Mann,

I just got the 14" SLY barrel kit last month. Only seen about a case of paint. I would be willing to loan it to you for your tests if you need it. LMK

Cy

[MANN]

If anyone wants to have their barrel/s tested I would be more than happy to do it. I will pay return shipping on any barrel that is sent to me. If anyone is interested in making any type of donation (paint or money) please PM me.

[StygShore]

Finally got your SM-1 kit?


Styg