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mcguyver · April 19th, 2008, 13:28

Yes, a bit. But the biggest difference is to keep the BB running on a strainght path after it's gained it's rotational energy from the hop-up.

In a standard 6.07-6.08mm barrel, the BB has some room to float around inside the barrel. It doesn't run perfectly centered in the barrel, as often the BB in less than 6.00mm. When you reduce the barrel ID, the BB has much less room to float around. This keeps it running as true as possible, and this translates into better accuracy.

If you go really small, like 6.01mm, you may run the risk of a jam if you use an inconsistant or oversized BB.

April 19th, 2008, 13:28	#20
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Yes, a bit. But the biggest difference is to keep the BB running on a strainght path after it's gained it's rotational energy from the hop-up. In a standard 6.07-6.08mm barrel, the BB has some room to float around inside the barrel. It doesn't run perfectly centered in the barrel, as often the BB in less than 6.00mm. When you reduce the barrel ID, the BB has much less room to float around. This keeps it running as true as possible, and this translates into better accuracy. If you go really small, like 6.01mm, you may run the risk of a jam if you use an inconsistant or oversized BB. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.