short Barrel and precision

Enthusiast · February 14th, 2015, 18:50

Hi,

I would like to know what do you think about barrel lenght effect on precision.
I mean, if a gun is equipped with a short 8 inch barrel (not a tight bore) vs a longer one.

Would it be logical to consider that the only effect would be the velocity increase pass a certain point ( for example a cqb m4 with a 8 inch barrel vs a 14 inch) ?

lurkingknight · February 14th, 2015, 19:00

that is correct.

Bore quality and straightness is far more important than length or diameter. I have personally not noticed any correlation between longer barrels vs shorter in terms of getting a more precise result when it comes to groupings, and I've built a fair number of guns for myself and other players.

Dynamo · February 14th, 2015, 21:48

i have personally witnessed a pistol our range a PTW (FCC, though, that could be the issue)

ThunderCactus · February 14th, 2015, 22:25

My KWA vector gets about the same range AND accuracy as my ptw, and it's only got a 5" barrel.

Barrel length and bore is pretty inconsequential to accuracy. It's all about the quality of the bore and your hop rubber.

chaz · February 14th, 2015, 22:28

Yeah, size doesn't matter!

CR0M · February 14th, 2015, 22:29

My ics cxp m4 pistol gets great range. Quality of the barrel is where its at.

Cliffradical · February 14th, 2015, 22:59

Don't forget the consistency of air compression and volume.
The best barrel/ hop is worthless if your compression system sucks, and even stock barrels work well enough with good compression.

Enthusiast · February 14th, 2015, 23:06

Thank to all for your answers, is' really appreciated.

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February 14th, 2015, 18:50	#1
Enthusiast Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Montreal	short Barrel and precision Hi, I would like to know what do you think about barrel lenght effect on precision. I mean, if a gun is equipped with a short 8 inch barrel (not a tight bore) vs a longer one. Would it be logical to consider that the only effect would be the velocity increase pass a certain point ( for example a cqb m4 with a 8 inch barrel vs a 14 inch) ?

February 14th, 2015, 19:00	#2
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	that is correct. Bore quality and straightness is far more important than length or diameter. I have personally not noticed any correlation between longer barrels vs shorter in terms of getting a more precise result when it comes to groupings, and I've built a fair number of guns for myself and other players. __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

February 14th, 2015, 21:48	#3
Dynamo Harvester of Noobs' Sorrow Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: T̆͒ͥ̓̿̅̈́̐͊̿͗̐̾̃͐ͧ&#8	i have personally witnessed a pistol our range a PTW (FCC, though, that could be the issue) __________________ Weapons Technician / Gunsmith Don't look at me, I don't know, lol ¯\(°_o)/¯.

February 14th, 2015, 22:25	#4
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	My KWA vector gets about the same range AND accuracy as my ptw, and it's only got a 5" barrel. Barrel length and bore is pretty inconsequential to accuracy. It's all about the quality of the bore and your hop rubber.

February 14th, 2015, 22:28	#5
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	Yeah, size doesn't matter!

February 14th, 2015, 22:29	#6
CR0M Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hamilton	My ics cxp m4 pistol gets great range. Quality of the barrel is where its at. __________________ WBR

February 14th, 2015, 22:59	#7
Cliffradical butthurt for not having a user title Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg	Don't forget the consistency of air compression and volume. The best barrel/ hop is worthless if your compression system sucks, and even stock barrels work well enough with good compression.

February 14th, 2015, 23:06	#8
Enthusiast Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Montreal	Thank to all for your answers, is' really appreciated. Last edited by Enthusiast; February 14th, 2015 at 23:14..

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