Page 3 of 3
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:21 pm
by STHORNE
(correct me if I am wrong) A longer barrel won't increase power, it will increase accuracy. The power is in the chamber my friend. The chamber...
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:23 pm
by FordGtMan
If not made well they can be very unreliable and have a tendency to break
I think if you use commercial check valves it is fool proof, but i have never made one.
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:25 pm
by bigbob12345
The commercial check valves are rated to 150psi
Not suitable for a high pressure pump in my opinion
And sthorne
A longer barrel can help performance by an unbelievable margin, not just in accuraccy but in power
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:27 pm
by FordGtMan
Mcmaster have ones that go up to 3000 psi... Item: 8549T21
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:47 pm
by bigbob12345
Yes but that thing is 20 bucks
Making your own wouldnt cost more than 5
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:48 pm
by FordGtMan
The ones that are rated to 500 psi are like less than 10 bucks so i think would use them instead though.