Barrel Size Curiosity Question

[luke]

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?

[skipdogg]

I haven't used over .680 in years

[luke]

So what size do you use?

[trbo323]

I think 683 is there largest one used in a long time

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[luke]

The question is what size or sizes do you use regularly?

[Gundam V]

I use .686-.689, I haven't had to use the smaller ones yet.

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[going_home]

For years it's been .685 or .690 depending on the paint.

[dstud2000]

.685 to .689 is what I have been using lately


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[skipdogg]

75% of the time .680
25% of the time .675

[Gundam V]

75% of the time .680
25% of the time .675

What paint are you using that you have to use those small bore sizes.

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[skipdogg]

Mostly GI Field

[Gundam V]

Mostly GI Field

Really, didnt know G.I. field was on the small side. The field I frequent uses Valken Grafitti.

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[captian pinky]

total crap shoot everytime i got to the field. anywhere from .675-.691

[Gundam V]

total crap shoot everytime i got to the field. anywhere from .675-.691

What paint do you use, that it can vary that much????

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[captian pinky]

GI 3-5 star
Valken field (large sized), grafiti
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I play 1-2 times a month. once being our local pump group which has a deal that we get 3-star level paint with entry. so depending on what is in stock.... it can change a good bit.

[Gundam V]

Damn, that sucks.....

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[captian pinky]

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.

[Xyxyll]

I haven't touched any inserts except for 0.684 in a couple years.

[luke]

All good info, keep it coming..

[Apathetic_Chaos]

I dont think I've had to pull my .684-.686 sizes out in a bit

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[dstud2000]

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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[MANN]

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.

[Sandman]

Midwest Chicago area shooting GI .680 .682 .684 most common inserts.

[alpha_q_up23]

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

[luke]

Are you looking to get into barrels?

No not currently. It is business related but not that..

[athomas]

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.

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.

[djinnform]

.684

[cougar20th]

I used 0.684 most of the day at Reaperball. I tried the one that is the next smaller but that didnt go so well.

Generally it has been those two for the last couple years.

[Magoman]

I use between .684 to .689. With the .689 I get a few roll outs but like athomas stated my consistency seems to be better.

[luke]

Which inserts are you guys using/prefer?