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| Originally Posted by Drewed Yes. |
And I will add to that if I may…. The most common misconception out there is that the barrel is what makes a marker accurate or not. The simple truth is that barrels HELP but are not the thing that determines overall accuracy as it pertains to paintball markers. Consistency does…. the speed the balls leave the barrel and that this speed be as close to the same, shot after shot.
You can put the best barrel on a marker that is inconsistent (i.e. the velocity changes dramatically between shots) and you will not be accurate. But you can put an adequate barrel on a marker that is consistent, you will shoot accurately all day.
So I agree with Drewed. And I always recommend doing what will increase consistency in a marker first (within the person's budget), then any other upgrades. Sometimes if a barrel is REALLY bad I will say to replace it, but normally it is the second upgrade, or farther down the line.