Q: I have A spider MR1 paintball gun, and i was just wondering does it make a big difference haveing a remote or not and should i get one? and my second question is if i have some Different Velocity Springs will the Highest one Make a Real Difference in the accuracy of the paintball gun and the range?? i only play woodsball.
A: Remote lighten the paintball marker, act like expansion chambers for Co2, tether the marker to you, etc. In my opinion, their worth it but it depends what style/postion you play.
Most all paintball markers are able to adjust the velocity with a simple screw, different screws are not really needed. A higher velocity will not increase your accuracy and barely increases your range. When you play, NEVER USE A MARKER SHOOTING ABOVE 300FPS. Its NOT SAFE.
If you want better accuracy, accuracy comes from a good paintball to barrel match (look into a better barrel). For increased range, the only barrels that increase the range while staying under the 300FPS maximum velocity is the Flatline Barrel (Tippmann markers) and the Apex Barrel/Tip.
Don't ever shoot above 300FPS.
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Q: I just go Custom Products Classic .689 Spyder Barrel for my spider paintball gun and i am not impressed with its accuracy.
it cannot consistently hit a target 50 feet way even. the spread radius is like 10 inch.
i am fairly new to paintball, so i have some concerns about the quality of this barrel.
what concerns me is that at both ends of the barrel there are dents in paint, which, i guess, are made during the manufacturing when the paint was still wet.
at the receiving end the metal was a little bent too, right at the spot where the paint was dented.
same thing at the tip. there are 4 spots with dented paint.
would that affect the accuracy or is this just cosmetic???
A: You say you are new to paintball, so my concern for your unhappiness with the accuracy is the paint you are using. Are you using good quality, FRESH paint? The paint should have NO dimples or flatspots on them. CP is a decent quality barrel and should work well. Another thing is aim if you are testing accuracy, make sure you are holding your gun steady. When I do an accuracy test I will always rest the gun on a solid surface, like a table, to make sure the gun is perfectly still.
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