Guns and parts

Discussion in 'Weapons & Pneumatics' started by CPT. Jr, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. CPT. Jr

    CPT. Jr Member

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    anyone know where to find pipe suitable for barrels? preferably specific to the calibre of ball for all balls (this is all biggun)
     
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  2. Kotori87

    Kotori87 Well-Known Member

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    Steel brake line (available from many auto parts stores) makes good barrels. They're not tight tolerance, but the material is easy to work with and practically jam-proof. For 1/4" balls, you use the 3/8" OD material. For 7/32" balls, you use the 5/16" OD material. For bb caliber, you use the 1/4" OD material. I do not know of any brake line size that is suitable for 3/16" caliber shot.
     
    Kotori87, Aug 7, 2008
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  3. John Clayborn

    John Clayborn New Member

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    I know that the hobby store near my house sells all manner of metal tubing (brass, copper, aluminum, etc) in many different diameters and they come about 3' long. That might be an option for you...
     
    John Clayborn, Oct 13, 2008
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  4. GregMcFadden

    GregMcFadden Facilitator RCWC Staff

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    If you find the thick wall, 1/4" brass tube at smallparts, it will just barely nicely feed 3/16 bearings. It is .028or .029 (I don't recall right now) wall thickness. Mcmaster's stock, when I have bought it has always come in at .032 or thicker wall, and will not feed 3/16.

    -Greg
     
    GregMcFadden, Oct 13, 2008
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