ReBarreling a KP...

Latoolman · 04-27-2007, 08:25 AM

I'm going to be sending a KP in for a new barrel.. One of the new .685 bore.. Too combat the ever decreasing size of paint and the fact that I truly enjoy playing with a KP and it's getting frustrating to chrono...

Does the original bolt have to be turned to fit??? Do they just put delrin rings on it to make is smaller, I know the orings make it rather large ?? I was thinking of having them upgrade/replace the original bolt with a PPS one anyway...

Does anyone currently have a KP with the new barrel?? Opinions???

thanks... Jimmy La

Drum · 04-27-2007, 09:26 AM

I am sure that they would have to make you a new bolt to fit. I would suggest you go a little bigger... maybe .687. Should work just fine with a .685 ball, but is more flexible.

Also, the new EMR paint is reportedly .687.

We shall see.

D.

Latoolman · 04-27-2007, 09:31 AM

I wasn't sure how many options they had... I know that the 685 is the new stuff.. I haven't heard of 687... But of course we're talking Palmer's so anything is do-able....

Let us know how the new paint is !!!! This weekend should live up to Endless Mud & Rain...

Drum · 04-27-2007, 09:33 AM

Nah, just today.

The weekend will be beautiful as I have already made a sizable offering to both the Sun God and Velcor on behalf of the team.

D.

thrive78 · 04-27-2007, 09:43 AM

I think at one time they offered 688 but don't anymore. I think the only options now are standard, whatever that is 689-690, and 685(tight bore).

Brewtt · 04-27-2007, 11:32 AM

They had no medium bore barrel stock for a Hurc/KP when I ordered my Hurc 4 weeks ago. It's regular or tight bore right now.

Azzy · 04-27-2007, 12:01 PM

I would go tight bore... Ive had issues with paint in my .679 cocker barrel rolling out, and often switch between that and a .685.

At least thats around here.

Brewtt · 04-27-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Azzy

I would go tight bore... Ive had issues with paint in my .679 cocker barrel rolling out, and often switch between that and a .685.

I suggest the same. I went tight bore barrel with shallow wedgits on my Hurc build. It should work just fine with the microscopic paint around here.

Litespeed · 04-27-2007, 05:35 PM

That is how i went on my Blazer....The stock .690-.691 had roll out issues. I just got a .685 and it does nicely with the Xball Bronze i have to use....field paint..

Since your doing this to a KP, does anyone know the price for refitting a Typhoon with a smaller barrel? I can call PPS, but wanted to ask if anyone has already done it. I imagine it is a couple hundred easy, but it is either that, or not playing with it.

I don't see the paint growing again, unless they can convince one of the suppliers to make a special grade.

Brewtt · 04-27-2007, 08:13 PM

You can try having the wedgits deepened so you don't have to do a total rebarreling.

04-27-2007, 09:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
thrive78 Seasoned Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Va	I think at one time they offered 688 but don't anymore. I think the only options now are standard, whatever that is 689-690, and 685(tight bore). __________________ Blazer #2454 POG #1062 POG Feedback MCB Feedback

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Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California	They had no medium bore barrel stock for a Hurc/KP when I ordered my Hurc 4 weeks ago. It's regular or tight bore right now. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

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Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	I would go tight bore... Ive had issues with paint in my .679 cocker barrel rolling out, and often switch between that and a .685. At least thats around here. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

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Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California	You can try having the wedgits deepened so you don't have to do a total rebarreling. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

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04-27-2007, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Litespeed Active Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tullahoma, TN	That is how i went on my Blazer....The stock .690-.691 had roll out issues. I just got a .685 and it does nicely with the Xball Bronze i have to use....field paint.. Since your doing this to a KP, does anyone know the price for refitting a Typhoon with a smaller barrel? I can call PPS, but wanted to ask if anyone has already done it. I imagine it is a couple hundred easy, but it is either that, or not playing with it. I don't see the paint growing again, unless they can convince one of the suppliers to make a special grade.