[cockerfan87]

I was wondering if there is a way to modify a flatline barrel to fit an autococker or perhaps a how-to guide. I know that there was a flatline autococker, bit trying to fine one is very difficult. Any help?
Thanks

[Darkapollo]

If I can ask a stupid question... WHY would you want to?

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by Darkapollo

If I can ask a stupid question... WHY would you want to?

There are still a few hold-outs that swear by those things. Personally, I couldn't wait to get rid of the one I had on my A-5 back in the day...

Cockerfan, why not just get an Apex?

[Rebel_816]

you could just buy an apex barrel if all your after is the extra distance, plus they offer some adjustment to the balls direction, and are easier on paint.

[Darkapollo]

They are hidious, make an already heavy gun heavier, they are hidious, and they really do not do much.

[cockerfan87]

I know it may seem strange, but I'm one of the few that really like the way it looks. I like the strange and not too common guns out there, and the looks that they get. I have thought of the apex barrel, and know what its capable of; however the look of the flatline autococker is really out there, hence its appeal to me.

[im bad at pbx]

Originally Posted by cockerfan87

I know it may seem strange, but I'm one of the few that really like the way it looks. I like the strange and not too common guns out there, and the looks that they get. I have thought of the apex barrel, and know what its capable of; however the look of the flatline autococker is really out there, hence its appeal to me.

Just buy a barrel adaptor, they sell them on ANS.

[cockerfan87]

Originally Posted by im bad at pbx

Just buy a barrel adaptor, they sell them on ANS.

Do you thing the a-5 to autococker would work better due to the body on the autococker? (putting the adaptor on the body first obviously. )-I haven't bought a flatline yet, so I still have all options to consider.

[Rebel_816]

i dont know if a barrel adapter would work, doesnt the tippman flatline mount in a certain way to just threading in?

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by cockerfan87

Do you thing the a-5 to autococker would work better due to the body on the autococker? (putting the adaptor on the body first obviously. )-I haven't bought a flatline yet, so I still have all options to consider.

This would not work as the A-5 flatline actually connects to the entire receiver. It is not a threaded connection. The A-5 has an internal piece that clips in the normal threading (notice the piece at the very front).

[Darkapollo]

Originally Posted by Rebel_816

i dont know if a barrel adapter would work, doesnt the tippman flatline mount in a certain way to just threading in?

Yes. The flatlines were shoved in the breach and a clamp was attached from the lower tube to the 'barrel'

[cockerfan87]

Originally Posted by Darkapollo

Yes. The flatlines were shoved in the breach and a clamp was attached from the lower tube to the 'barrel'

Is the same for the 98 custom as well? (I've never owned a tippmann nor a flatline so I do not know)

[Darkapollo]

Originally Posted by cockerfan87

Is the same for the 98 custom as well? (I've never owned a tippmann nor a flatline so I do not know)

Yes. The 98 clamshell comes apart and clamps on the flat line.

[Dk-79]

You should see if perhaps a 98 flatline would be more appropriate.

It might take some machining, but there are all sorts of places that would be happy to have the business.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by cockerfan87

Is the same for the 98 custom as well? (I've never owned a tippmann nor a flatline so I do not know)

The now defunct Underground Mod Shop used to make a Model 98 Flatline for the A-5. If he's still doing custom work, he may be able to do the same for a 'cocker. Look for Flatlines_Up on McarterBrown.

[Endangered Customs]

One just popped up for sale.....

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=3892420

[crowntheking]

Originally Posted by Endangered Customs

One just popped up for sale.....

http://www.pbnation.com/showthread.php?t=3892420

So sick

[cockerfan87]

Man bad timing for me

[Goumba]

i shot one way back. you do get more distance out of it. problem is with larger bore paint you will have a ton of barrel breaks in that barrel. with the apex the thing that sucks is if your paint is too small the apex wont do much.



blast from the past

[Goumba]

also bring a spare gun because if the flateline doesnt like the paint you cant change out the barrel on these (i dont think they were AC threaded because of that adapter).

[DoneNink]

I have an extra flatline autococker body laying around. $60 and its yours.