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Old 10-08-2011, 10:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Thanks for the info, I've been wondering about that for a while. As to whether porting effects efficiency, there's no argument that excessive porting ( porting that begins before the ball reaches max velocity in the barrel) would effect efficiency, surely on longer barrels a good compromise would be reached between longer, straighter flight; efficiently and sound signature? In the same way that a muzzle brake would be more advantageous in shorter barrels.

That was a question by the way.....:-)
After much study 'back in the day' it was found that the IDEAL barrel length was between 10 and 12 inches. Despite the fact that 14 inches were very popular, and some companies were offering 16 and 18 inch barrels.

I'm sure you could guess that the debate went on and on, but thankfully there was no internet back then, so arguing took place at the speed of government.

Some of the debate went so far as stating that a 14 inch ported barrel was about 8 inches long, with a 6 inch muzzle brake built in.

Truly, it all depends on the individual. Does the 'Micro Phantom' have less range as one with a 14 inch barrel?

Do you lose 4 or 5 shots on a 12 gram because you use a heavily ported barrel from another manufacturer?

Does anyone really care?

If you're really 'into' Stock play, you'll want the maximum number of shots off a 12 gram. You'll tinker and tinker and hope for that magical 60 shots. Maybe you'll get, maybe not.

If you're into 'open-class' auto-triggering pump paintball slinging duels on an airball court, you'll be looking for a 14 inch barrel so you can tuck into that Dorito or Temple a little tighter. You'll be running a 45/45 so shots per fill isn't that important.

It's all about what the individual wants on their gun, and the individual's playing preference.

Personally, I use an 11 inch for just about everything.

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Old 10-08-2011, 10:51 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I emailed Mike Casady at CCI and he confirmed details of Shootist's first reply.

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The post was very accurate. Additionally, the porting with internal fluting reduces the "pop" sound as the paintball exits the barrel.

It was "Smart Parts," AKA the All Americans, that convinced me (Mike at CCI) to make a removal barrel for their Phantoms. Soon after, they had their own screw in ported barrel version for the Phantom.
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I totally missed all this I never knew it was stickied I just found it !!!Thanks !!!
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Old 01-13-2012, 01:39 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Superb piece of information. This is what I like about these forums. I happily remember using muzzle breaks waaaaay back in the day of playing unported pumps. Thank you for bringing back those memories, and as stated, thanks for that superb piece of info.
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