ARADUS - Awesome new Barrel

[CountyPaintball]

I just got one of these from Psycho Ballistics. I'm lucky enough to test one out just prior to release (Monday).

I don't think I could explain it any better than the website, so click on this:
http://www.psychoballistics.com/aradus%20Info.htm

It's simply amazing!

Available for Autococker, Angel, Spyder, Model 98 and Pro-Carbine. Of course, the Intimidator can use the Cocker threaded version so that makes me really happy!

Check it out!

We should have some in around the end of next week:
http://www.countypaintball.com/product_overview.asp?from=search&search=aradus

Mike

[compadre7]

Very cool. Tell us how it works when you get it.

[elTwitcho]

Except for the rifling (which I really don't feel does much of anything) the barrel looks like a great idea. Not using an insert and yet having an adjustable bore is a really innovative idea, which I like alot. Not too big on the lack of porting, but thats a personal issue, some people are gonna see that barrel and say "Finally something that isn't way too damn ported!". What can I say, looks really cool, can't wait to hear how well it works

[Ebonclaw]

Yeah, I really like this one.......am I gonna go with an Equation or this puppy? Let's hear the reviews Mike!

[Wintermute]

That's a fascinating design... both cheaper and easier to use than the full freak system. Does it come in any other colors, or without that gigantic "Aradus" logo on the side?

[Richy_C]

130 for a single bore? Dunno, we'll see. SOund cool though

[Richy_C]

Open mouth, insert foot :|

[elTwitcho]

Bend over, get kicked in the as-s...

[Bocasean]

It looks like a great idea. Here are my questions for it: How long is it, and how many different lengths are available? And, will the rifled seem inside the barrel lend to ball breaks. I had trouble with an irregular seem breaking paint in two separate barrels, so that is a pet peeve of mine. If no one knows what I'm talking about, go to Psychoballistic's website and view the video that shows "the inside of the Aradus." It looks like the seem could slice a paintball, especially where it starts near the threads.

If it doesn't break paint, it could become a very big seller.

[PBSouLjAh]

seems cool.....have u guys heard of the barrel that Core came out with? the one with the 8 rods that automatically adjusts to ur paint....i wanna see which one to buy. da freak is too expensive.

[CountyPaintball]

OK, sorry for any confusion by the description. The barrel isn't rifled. I think the phrase "...that features a straight rifle system... " threw some people off. It's not rifled so you shouldn't get any adverse spin on the ball. I think that's what they were trying to imply with "straight rifle".

Turning the piece to select bore is very easy and it clicks into each setting.

I set it at .692 and dropped a JT Maxim paintball in there (smallest I have). It just about rolled out. I click it down to .688 and the ball stops in the barrel, and comes out when I blow into the end. Click it down to .684 and have to blow fairly hard to get it to come out. Click down to .680 and can't get the ball out no matter how hard I blow. Wont even try .676 since I don't have any smaller paintballs.

Just a brief description showing that it definitely works.

Mike

[CountyPaintball]

Forgot to answer the length question:

They sent me an M98 barrel. It's 12.5" including the threads. In the description on their website it says "The barrel has been tested to the marker it was made for and a custom tailored length was designed for that marker." That sounds like they may use different lengths for different markers, but I don't know what they are yet. Maybe 12.5 for all, but I'm not sure until I get them all in to see.

[jomama22]

sounds exactly as the coar barrel except it dosnt have as many boar size opinons, put well have to see how well it shoots, cant wait to try one out, my local pb store said they will get them in in about 2 weeks and that we will be abel to try them out
cant wait

[Bocasean]

Thanks for the info. And I realized that the barrel isn't rifled, but there is a seem that Psychoballistics refers to as "rifled." The seem gets smaller as you tighten the bore. That's what I was asking about. As for the length, thanks for letting us know.

[Bocasean]

Sorry kids.....I keep spelling it wrong. The word is "seam." My bad.

[CountyPaintball]

Originally posted by Bocasean
Thanks for the info. And I realized that the barrel isn't rifled, but there is a seem that Psychoballistics refers to as "rifled." The seem gets smaller as you tighten the bore. That's what I was asking about. As for the length, thanks for letting us know.

Correct. Although it doesn't technically fit the term "rifled" as used in firearms, meaning to spin the bullet. The seam also doesn't go all the way down the barrel. It doesn't look sharp enough to cut a paintball. I've put a few through the barrel so far with no breaks. I've been using the JT Maxim, which does tend to be a little more on the "easy to break" side. So far, so good.

Mike

[CountyPaintball]

Some new info about the Aradus:

PMI tested this barrel for Psycho Ballistics. Apparently, they were unable to break a single ball by shooting it through the barrel. They purposely broke a ball inside the barrel using a screwdriver. After 3 more shots, the paint was gone.

Since everything in the barrel is stainless steel, you can run water through it for a good cleaning.

I think it's safe to say the seam will not cause ball breaks. I'm psyched about this barrel. I can't wait to get the one with cocker threads so I can use it with my Intimidator.

Mike

[nlh]

This thing seems awesome.

Let me know how it performs on your Intimidator - I'm considering ordering one from you with the Aradus (within months yet).

Also, Mike, are you going to be receiving Bob's regulator in soon?

[Schwartz]

Hey, make sure to give us Impulse owners a heads when when one is released with threads for our guns, please !

Lifes not fair !

[slickguy55]

what are the prices of these barrels

[nlh]

$130 for the cocker barrel at County Paintball.

(www.countypaintball.com)