how to find out bore size of barrel

[axess]

OK well i was asked "what bore size is your barrel" today, and couldn't answer.

I'm aware what is meant by bore size, however i don't what my barrel is. i don't know what brand or model my barrel is and as such cant find out that way, is there any other method for telling?

thanks
Nick

 

[Stokecity_m]

next time at a site, find a paintball that just fits down it, and then compare it to someone elses barrel kit.

 

[Lump]

best way is to ask tom allen what bore your standard barrel is. he should have the answer.

if your barrel is to small and the paint big. the paint will break in the barrel

 

[HERMITT]

If the barrel is made by any of the standard manufacturers then a quick look on the part that threads into the marker should help. The size is usually stamped on the outside, unless it is a .689 which is the standard bore for most companies. In this case there wont be a mark.

Hope that helps.

 

[axess]

thanks a lot you three

Hermitt having checked the barrel there seems to be no markings, as such I'm going to assume that its 0.689.

thanks for the help, any more advice is still welcome

Nick

 

[Hoodless ECI]

What manufacture and design is the barrel?

some barrels are only made a specific bore.

 

[Tom Allen]

OK well i was asked "what bore size is your barrel" today, and couldn't answer.

I'm aware what is meant by bore size, however i don't what my barrel is. i don't know what brand or model my barrel is and as such cant find out that way, is there any other method for telling?

thanks
Nick

take the barrel to an engineer and ask him to measure it, and yes most unmarked barrels are .688/.689

 

[mikey601]

take the barrel to an engineer and ask him to measure it, and yes most unmarked barrels are .688/.689

Can anyone say Vernier (sp) gauge

 

[axess]

nope

nor do i know what one is

I'm assuming its a bore measuring tool, but thats just a guess

 

[Skeet]

nope

nor do i know what one is

I'm assuming its a bore measuring tool, but thats just a guess

A Vernier "Calliper" can be used to measure ID, OD and also depth, to certain extents.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-Tools-Digital-Vernier-Calliper/dp/B000LFTWGW