Major Differences in Paintball Barrels

When a paintball player finally decides to purchase one of the many Paintball Barrels available, they may be surprised at all the options. It is hard to decide which is more important; barrel length, porting, rifling or even the material it is made out of. Each manufacturer of these barrels claim that their products will shoot faster and more accurate than any others on the market. What should a consumer really be looking for when purchasing a barrel.

It is thought that a longer barrel equals a more accurate shot. Although, this makes perfect sense it is not entirely true. The longer the barrel the more friction that is placed upon the paintball. The more friction does not only slow down the object, but may make it less accurate. Many paintball players feel that a length of about 12 inches allows for just enough of a combination between speed and accuracy.

Another important factor when looking for Paintball Barrels is the material that it is made from. Barrels can be manufactures in multiple types of metals such as brass, stainless steel or aluminum. The key is to find the metal that is least likely to become scratched. Any nicks or dents in a barrel will automatically slow the paintball down. Stainless is a great metal for it’s strength and durability. The one drawback is that it is expensive and very heavy. Many paintballers are quite happy with a barrel made from brass.

Riffling refers to the interior design of the barrel. In the past it was always thought that a completely polished barrel will shoot the straightest. Lately more companies have been doing studies on the importance of placing a spin on the paintball. A paintball that flies through the air spinning will in essence fly straighter due to a centrifugal force placed upon the paintball. Paintball Barrels with different inside surfaces shoot differently. It may take a player to find which one works best for him.

Some players swear by a 16 inch barrel length that is completely polished for a straight shot, whereas other experts feel that a short barrel that causes the paintball to spin is best. It takes each person testing which barrel he or she is most comfortable with and can afford.



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