Changing the gun isn’t going to help you. In paintball the ball is always the weakest link. It is not perfectly round and very light. It also has a liquid core so its ballistics are horrible. Every marker (When playing under regulations) is limited to 300 FPS. There isn’t a marker out there that will shoot farther or straighter (Regardless of what many people assume). It is physics and it cannot be defeated.
Now, you can purchase a flatline barrel but I feel that these are useless.
Your best bet is to purchase a couple of the same brand and model barrels in varying calibers. When I was playing tournaments I always had a .681, .686 and a .689 barrel in my bag. Some players opt for more than that. You can also purchase a barrel kit that will allow you to change the diameter of the back half of the barrel.
The reason for this is that every paintball is different but most paintballs in a single case will be roughly the same size. You should be able to place a ball in the end of the barrel and blow softly to propel it out of the barrel. If the ball rolls out of the barrel, it is too small. If it has to be blown hard or even forced out of the barrel it is too big. Get the ball to barrel fit just right and slow your marker down to around 280 fps for the best accuracy/range.
Agreed. You have a great marker just try going with a flatline barrel or apex barrel. (Flatline’s better). With any paintball marker performance comes down to the three B’s of paintball. Bolt, ball and barrel.
Bolt: Upgrading to an aftermarket bolt not only helps with accuracy but helps with air efficiency.
Ball: Like mentioned above, be sure to use quality paint with no dimples or other deformities. Also check for the exact sizing of the balls to match your barrel, each brand of paintballs uses a certain size. Match one to your barrel and stick with them.
Barrel: Any barrel over 12-14″ becomes a friction problem (even on tippmanns despite their pnuematics). Paintballs exiting the breech gain their said accuracy at about 8-9 inches and the rest of the barrel either helps or hinders depending on size.
A+ everyone, take care
* J&j ceramic is a great barrel and has been for many years, you might have alot more luck with a 12″.
The tippmann a5 w/ flatline is the only gun that will allow the shooter to shoot a bit farther and more accurate than other guns, and by a bit i mean maybe 30ft farther and not much more accurate. The tippmann 98c is only an entry level gun. Step up the a5 for a more tactical feel, it is also lighter. If the gun is too long for you, you might want to consider a remote line with harness, although from what i hear they are kind of cheap and pointless.
go for the smart parts eos, u cannot go wrong with it. its just like a completely upgraded ion with a free really good barrel (freak jr). It could be your paint or the barrel just sucks. And a tippman 98 isnt exactly “the most accurate gun”
Changing the gun isn’t going to help you. In paintball the ball is always the weakest link. It is not perfectly round and very light. It also has a liquid core so its ballistics are horrible. Every marker (When playing under regulations) is limited to 300 FPS. There isn’t a marker out there that will shoot farther or straighter (Regardless of what many people assume). It is physics and it cannot be defeated.
Now, you can purchase a flatline barrel but I feel that these are useless.
Your best bet is to purchase a couple of the same brand and model barrels in varying calibers. When I was playing tournaments I always had a .681, .686 and a .689 barrel in my bag. Some players opt for more than that. You can also purchase a barrel kit that will allow you to change the diameter of the back half of the barrel.
The reason for this is that every paintball is different but most paintballs in a single case will be roughly the same size. You should be able to place a ball in the end of the barrel and blow softly to propel it out of the barrel. If the ball rolls out of the barrel, it is too small. If it has to be blown hard or even forced out of the barrel it is too big. Get the ball to barrel fit just right and slow your marker down to around 280 fps for the best accuracy/range.
Hope this helps…
Agreed. You have a great marker just try going with a flatline barrel or apex barrel. (Flatline’s better). With any paintball marker performance comes down to the three B’s of paintball. Bolt, ball and barrel.
Bolt: Upgrading to an aftermarket bolt not only helps with accuracy but helps with air efficiency.
Ball: Like mentioned above, be sure to use quality paint with no dimples or other deformities. Also check for the exact sizing of the balls to match your barrel, each brand of paintballs uses a certain size. Match one to your barrel and stick with them.
Barrel: Any barrel over 12-14″ becomes a friction problem (even on tippmanns despite their pnuematics). Paintballs exiting the breech gain their said accuracy at about 8-9 inches and the rest of the barrel either helps or hinders depending on size.
A+ everyone, take care
* J&j ceramic is a great barrel and has been for many years, you might have alot more luck with a 12″.
The tippmann a5 w/ flatline is the only gun that will allow the shooter to shoot a bit farther and more accurate than other guns, and by a bit i mean maybe 30ft farther and not much more accurate. The tippmann 98c is only an entry level gun. Step up the a5 for a more tactical feel, it is also lighter. If the gun is too long for you, you might want to consider a remote line with harness, although from what i hear they are kind of cheap and pointless.
go for the smart parts eos, u cannot go wrong with it. its just like a completely upgraded ion with a free really good barrel (freak jr). It could be your paint or the barrel just sucks. And a tippman 98 isnt exactly “the most accurate gun”