Simon manufactures 0.675, 0.680, 0.685. and 0.690 barrel backs so I'm assuming those are the most typically used sizes these days, I'm curious what you guys typically use?
Simon manufactures 0.675, 0.680, 0.685. and 0.690 barrel backs so I'm assuming those are the most typically used sizes these days, I'm curious what you guys typically use?
I haven't used over .680 in years
So what size do you use?
I think 683 is there largest one used in a long time
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The question is what size or sizes do you use regularly?
I use .686-.689, I haven't had to use the smaller ones yet.
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For years it's been .685 or .690 depending on the paint.
.685 to .689 is what I have been using lately
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75% of the time .680
25% of the time .675
Mostly GI Field
Damn, that sucks.....
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i could care less if the size changes, the problem is that it isnt round. its like im trying to size paint to footballs, and be competitive at the same time.
Its the number 1 reason i carry 2 full freak kits to the field with me everytime i go.
If i was shooting a mech that doesn't require paint match. id be shooting a .689 ul or stella with a large back or insert.
I haven't touched any inserts except for 0.684 in a couple years.
All good info, keep it coming..
This is my problem too. I just shoot 0.693 or 0.695 on all my guns.
Using oversized barrels, l can shoot anything without breaking a ball. You really don't give up much accuracy. You actually gain consistency over a proper sized barrel when you have to shoot inconsistent paint. My favorite barrels were Equation multi-switch barrels. They were light, quiet, and efficient all in one package. And, you could change the vented front extension tube, and the tip, and it came with stainless inserts.
Except for the Automag in front, its usually the man behind the equipment that counts.
.684
I dont think I've had to pull my .684-.686 sizes out in a bit
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I’ve been using G.I. Custom that Hell Survivors in MI sells. I’ve had the best luck with .687 and .689 a box my friend bought on one of trips did well with .685. Apparently the G.I. Custom they sell is equivalent to G.I. 3 Star. I haven’t tried their premium fireball yet, I plan to though.
I also bought some valken graffiti from a local pro shop and it did well in a .685 insert.
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Are you looking to get into barrels? If so I would love to give my .02
The way 2pc barrels go together is important if you have a ball break in the barrel. The old scepter barrels circa 2000 and Titanium longbow barrels both got this right. I can send you a titanium longbow barrel for you to look at or i can text you pictures. I know I had photobucket pictures somewhere, but believe they are more than likely gone when they changed their free hosting to paid hosting.
Those barrels preform better than others when something gets in your barrel. They also clean out better than others.
Midwest Chicago area shooting GI .680 .682 .684 most common inserts.
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I like to overbore with my mags, .687 is prolly my happy place with .685 and .689 being interchanged based on what build I'm using/paint size/weather
I prefer my Freak XL inserts, I have had the best accuracy and consistency with them overall, and I also have a set of the standard length stainless freak inserts which have been great, I could go either way and be happy.
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The sized barrel backs and the XL inserts make the most sense, the 8 inch control bore is right in the Mags sweet spot..
Been using the Stella sized backs since he came out with them.
My only complaint has always been its only every other .005 , nothing in between .685 and .690.
I can see it would make a much bigger barrel kit doing .687 and maybe harder to sell whole kits, but in sunny central Florida .687 would be the most used IMHO.
I've had the full 5" freak set since it was released, and I think I have always used the .684-.689 inserts here in south Louisiana.
Here's to hoping Luke is making freak XL backs that fit regular freak tips.
I love my redz barrel kit, shame that their smallest size is .687, among the pump community in socal, I'd say a majority of them love the PumpPB(lapco) Tightstick .681 I belive