Tippman m4 v1 inner barrel

[LazzurusMan]

Got a tippman m4 v1 on its way to me, I've already ordered the parts I need to build a tdc for it (thank you youtube) now I just need to order myself a new barrel and bucking (or so the internet says, apparently the stock bucking, barrel and hop are very inconsistent and innacurate).


I have no idea what bore to go with, or what barrel would pair best with a ml super macaron (I use them in all my guns, really cba to r-hop when I know I can just buy these).

 

I've heard that HPA have best volume, so a widebore is best for them. But then some people say a tightbore is still best for accuracy etc.


Basically this is babies first hpa, and I want it to be as good as I can with as few little changes as possible. Please help.

[Chev Chelios]

The inner diameter of the barrel has 0 effect on accuracy (unless you went smaller than 6 or maybe 7mm plus) as the BB rides along the air pocket and never touches it anyway. What it does do is use the air more efficiently. So a tighter barrel in most cases will increase FPS.   

 

The quality of the bore, how straight the barrel is and the patch window is what you want to look out for in my opinion.

 

I like the rubbers you mention to, have had good results with the Maple Leaf stainless coated ones as the cut out for the patch fits perfect. That being said when I had a Tippman I was very happy with the lambda 01 stainless steel, Prometheus are good to go as well.  

 

Watch out for the lips on the rubber they might need a smidge off the feeding tube side if jamming/feeding issues. Other than that with the TDC think you will have a very fun gun to play with.  

[LazzurusMan]

On 06/08/2023 at 06:45, Chev Chelios said:

The inner diameter of the barrel has 0 effect on accuracy (unless you went smaller than 6 or maybe 7mm plus) as the BB rides along the air pocket and never touches it anyway. What it does do is use the air more efficiently. So a tighter barrel in most cases will increase FPS.   

 

The quality of the bore, how straight the barrel is and the patch window is what you want to look out for in my opinion.

 

I like the rubbers you mention to, have had good results with the Maple Leaf stainless coated ones as the cut out for the patch fits perfect. That being said when I had a Tippman I was very happy with the lambda 01 stainless steel, Prometheus are good to go as well.  

 

Watch out for the lips on the rubber they might need a smidge off the feeding tube side if jamming/feeding issues. Other than that with the TDC think you will have a very fun gun to play with.  

Awesome. Think I'm gonna go with a zci barrel as they're pretty cheap, and I might need to get a new tank and line yet. We'll I almost certainly need a new line according to the seller, just hoping the tanks test date is good so I can save myself 40 quid.