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USSA · 07-02-2004, 12:14 PM

this is all theoretical and so I probably won't build this but....

if you want to optimize your range on a long range water gun you obviously want a straight tube for the water to go through. So here's my question on this water gun do you want a long barrel (say 2 feet) or a really short barrel (basically the end of the pc hooks up to the valve.) Or would somewhere in the middle (say 1 ft) be best?

thanks in advance

Neuro · 07-02-2004, 12:19 PM

I honestly don't know on this one. I would think the "barrel" the gun comes with would be just fine, in fact the most optimal. I know with nerf a longer barrel is best, but I doubt the same principle applies to soakers.

Ben · 07-02-2004, 12:29 PM

You will want a barrel that is long enough. I do not think that a very long barrel is good for guns, and a short barrel doesn't appear to be bad either. I make my barrels (after the valve) about 3.5 inches long I think. I measured it on my 2700 and that's what it was. They are the pros so they know what they're doing. It probably depends on the soaker's power, on some a short barrel might be best, on some a longer maybe 6 inch one might be better. My CPS 2100's one is shorter, so likely is it based upon the power. I would just make one 3-5 inches long, you don't want most of your gun to be the barrel.

elusiveviper723 · 07-10-2004, 01:15 AM

if u try and shoot upwards with a long barrel at any angle water will get stuck in the barrel causing the next shot to missfire. this has happened to me. a good sloution though is to empty the barrel by just pointing your gun down after every shot

Ben · 07-10-2004, 09:42 AM

Actually I think a better solution would be to not use a long barrel. Anyway, that has never happened to me and I don't see why it should. Maybe if there is air in the barrel and it compresses that would happen, but I doubt it. I've tried stuff with barrels like 8 inches long, I noticed little if any performance increase but that didn't happen to me. It probably is an instance specific thing.

07-02-2004, 12:19 PM	#2
Neuro Retired Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,081 UserID: 30	I honestly don't know on this one. I would think the "barrel" the gun comes with would be just fine, in fact the most optimal. I know with nerf a longer barrel is best, but I doubt the same principle applies to soakers. __________________ "I used to care, but now I take a pill for that." You can pretty much ignore the times on that, I rarely ever have Xfire on when I play. I should, though.

07-02-2004, 12:29 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	You will want a barrel that is long enough. I do not think that a very long barrel is good for guns, and a short barrel doesn't appear to be bad either. I make my barrels (after the valve) about 3.5 inches long I think. I measured it on my 2700 and that's what it was. They are the pros so they know what they're doing. It probably depends on the soaker's power, on some a short barrel might be best, on some a longer maybe 6 inch one might be better. My CPS 2100's one is shorter, so likely is it based upon the power. I would just make one 3-5 inches long, you don't want most of your gun to be the barrel. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

07-10-2004, 09:42 AM	#5
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	Actually I think a better solution would be to not use a long barrel. Anyway, that has never happened to me and I don't see why it should. Maybe if there is air in the barrel and it compresses that would happen, but I doubt it. I've tried stuff with barrels like 8 inches long, I noticed little if any performance increase but that didn't happen to me. It probably is an instance specific thing. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

07-02-2004, 12:14 PM	#1
USSA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 105 UserID: 90	this is all theoretical and so I probably won't build this but.... if you want to optimize your range on a long range water gun you obviously want a straight tube for the water to go through. So here's my question on this water gun do you want a long barrel (say 2 feet) or a really short barrel (basically the end of the pc hooks up to the valve.) Or would somewhere in the middle (say 1 ft) be best? thanks in advance

07-10-2004, 01:15 AM	#4
elusiveviper723 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 22 UserID: 222	if u try and shoot upwards with a long barrel at any angle water will get stuck in the barrel causing the next shot to missfire. this has happened to me. a good sloution though is to empty the barrel by just pointing your gun down after every shot

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