How to install freak inserts with Deadlywind barrel?

[openhelix]

I feel really dumb asking this question...

I picked up a deadlywind fibur barrel and a a full set of Freak inserts for my A5 (newish cyclone feed). I'm not sure how it all fits together. The insert only seems to go in about a half-inch into the receiver and it only seems to slide into the barrel about the same.

Can anyone tell me how this is supposed to work??

[cwest1977]

Here is a forum and some pictures. Maybe this will help.

DeadlyWind Fibur 14" A/C barrel - mcarterbrown.com
Fibur CF barrel

[VagabondStarJXF]

I don't have this barrel but if it's anything like the Freak (which I do have) then there's probably an o-ring or two in there to hold the insert in. Take a look down the barrel without the insert and if there are o-rings then you'd just need to use a little more force to push the insert in correctly.

[jimy]

You just slide the insert into the barrel and screw it on to your marker. I have this barrel and absolutely love it.

But I don't think the deadly wind come with a a5 thread. Unless you have a thread converter to cocker or something of that nature.

[cwest1977]

It doesn't have an adapter on it does it? My freak jr. is actually autococker threads but, it did have a screw on adapter for A-5 threads. To change the inserts you have to take the adapter off.

[openhelix]

Originally Posted by VagabondStarJXF

I don't have this barrel but if it's anything like the Freak (which I do have) then there's probably an o-ring or two in there to hold the insert in. Take a look down the barrel without the insert and if there are o-rings then you'd just need to use a little more force to push the insert in correctly.

Yep, you nailed it. I was being too gentle. The DeadlyWind barrel is so light it's hard not to be delicate with it

[openhelix]

And FYI, DeadlyWind now makes the Fibur barrel in A-5 threads. No adapter necessary.

[heavyfinger]

The O-ring just inside the end of the barrel is dry and needs a bit of lube. I put a dab of hater sauce on the outside of the freak insert and worked it in there. All the inserts now go in/out easily. If you just force it in there, you'll just struggle getting it back out.

Since we're on the topic of freak inserts. What's the best way to size them to paint?

Originally Posted by openhelix

I feel really dumb asking this question...

I picked up a deadlywind fibur barrel and a a full set of Freak inserts for my A5 (newish cyclone feed). I'm not sure how it all fits together. The insert only seems to go in about a half-inch into the receiver and it only seems to slide into the barrel about the same.

Can anyone tell me how this is supposed to work??

[The Unrealist]

Deadlywind are now producing an A5 threaded Fibur.