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  • staf0s
    Rockin and Cockin
    • Feb 2024
    • 70
    • Ventura County

    #1

    Few barrels questions

    I bought an Autococker for the first time since 2001. Thing is MINT and I want to grab a couple barrels for it and a possible minicocker build. I have a couple questions regarding size and bore. I’m planning on an OG Dye Boomstick (yes I know they are heavy lol) and possibly a SmartParts All-American.

    Can either of those barrels be bored for Freak inserts? What is the most efficient barrel length? I think the Boomstick I had as a kid was 14” but honestly I don’t even know if barrel length matters all that much

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  • scottieb
    Member since 2004
    • Jul 2020
    • 3948
    • Lincoln, Nebraska

    #2
    Both of those barrels can be freak bored.
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    • iamthelazerviking
      Make Paintballs 690 Again
      • Jul 2020
      • 2710
      • Staunton, VA

      #3
      If they sit straight they can be bored. If they aren't straight enough, the insert would sit wonky. I've had barrels rejected before so it just depends! BMC is one of the go-to for the service.

      https://www.bmcfabricationservice.com/
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      • staf0s
        Rockin and Cockin
        • Feb 2024
        • 70
        • Ventura County

        #4
        Originally posted by iamthelazerviking
        If they sit straight they can be bored. If they aren't straight enough, the insert would sit wonky. I've had barrels rejected before so it just depends! BMC is one of the go-to for the service.
        thank you!!

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        • Alexndl
          MCB member
          • Jul 2020
          • 3508
          • Montreal, Qc, Canada

          #5
          Barrel length depend on your personal preference. 14" would be the standard length.
          BMC can bore a barrel for freak XL if you want more efficiency. But many player are still using regular 5" freak insert with good results.
          Disruptive also make some very good barrel for cheap.
          15" barrel 682 bore would be an excellent choice for $15
          https://www.disruptiveproducts.com/1...524&quantity=1
          💀Team Ragnastock💀

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          • OpusX
            OpusX commented
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            $15 13" or 15" barrel, and they make it in .676?! Impressive.
        • Myrkul
          2026 ICD Sponsored Team
          • Jul 2020
          • 906
          • Jaegers

          #6
          BMC is absolutely amazing, just be sure to clean your barrels really well before sending them in.

          Also, I've found that barrel length is usually more field dependant then anything else.

          For air ball, 14" barrels do really well since they let you wrap the bunkers better.

          For woods ball, I normally like to use a 12" barrel. I can play the plywood bunkers tighter with a shorter barrel.

          ​​​For cave ball, I strongly prefer a 10" barrel so that I can play as tight as possible.

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          • Psycho91
            Psycho91 commented
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            I'm with you on this, accept I hate 14 inch barrels, I prefer 8, 10, 12 inch barrels and on my pumps a 16 inch
        • latches109
          Always Sciencing
          • Jul 2020
          • 2111

          #7
          those early vert feed WGP spec bodies are awesome! nice pickup. Get a late 90s style 14" barrel, freaK, UL, OR any once piece that can be freak bored.

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