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Post by lordkyleofearth on Oct 8, 2013 11:05:29 GMT -5
We have all seen how much of a range advantage FSRs offer in the field, but how much of that range is usable in actual woodsball conditions? By the 300' range mark, a FSR needs a vertical drop of about 13.75 feet (per the punk works tables) If there is any tree cover, odds are that shot is not possible.
So in the field, in real world conditions, how much if a range advantage do they offer versus something like an APEX/flatline/APEX-flatline combo?
I will offer up that they do shoot tighter groups than traditional balls, but are we over hyping the range advantage?
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Post by ruraldawgs on Oct 8, 2013 15:48:11 GMT -5
I live in Arizona. Even in the high country the woods is sparse. Woodsball here is different than perhaps the midwest/eastern US. Most of my shooting is 40-60 yds on flat, sparsely vegetated fields, just bukers. When I go north I snipe from farther than a normal paintball can reach (AZ woodsball).
I would say (based on my limited experience) about 80 yds is practical with a T9.1, 13ci, and rifled barrel. To me the key word here is practical... meaning the round will break on impact, I dont have to shoot more than 3 rounds, AND no rangefinder, just a hawke scope and APR.
My side-to-side accuracy is spot on to about 80 yds, then it is left or right a little. The same with my vertical but estimating range is challenging. So at times I have to plink 2-3 shots before striking the target. They are over the head or drop short. Its rare that I get in more than that. Either the target moves (and quickly) or I have to move. I then reposition for more angles to support my team mates.
I have played against many a APEX/flatline. Its a cold day in Hades when they can hit me (accuracy). I still think a APEX cant do what a nicely outfitted FSR rifle can do. However there are a few folks that will argue that here ;-)
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Post by lordkyleofearth on Oct 8, 2013 16:11:40 GMT -5
Here in Texas most fields have some degree of cover (excepting for speedball type layouts, in my experience). Back when I played lots of rougeball, we were always in scrub brush, in creek beds, or in wooded areas. I can see that FSRs would reign supreme in open regions like you described, but I'm wondering how much wooded areas limit their effectiveness.
I hadn't thought too much about it, but the brush cover was part of why I typically engaged targets up close; I knew the ball could make it to them.
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Post by DJmatt123 on Oct 8, 2013 18:32:48 GMT -5
One thing to keep in mind is that if you have to arch the FS at that angle to hit a target that far away, think of the arch that a regular paintball needs to be at. I think that will provide a better picture of the advantage.
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Post by lordkyleofearth on Oct 8, 2013 19:53:42 GMT -5
One thing to keep in mind is that if you have to arch the FS at that angle to hit a target that far away, think of the arch that a regular paintball needs to be at. I think that will provide a better picture of the advantage. At those ranges, you would have to have backspin on a conventional paintball. That would actually mean the conventional ball might have the advantage, as the flatter trajectory would mean it could go farther under a canopy. They would be less accurate, but at 5+ bps, semiauto, it's not really a problem. |
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Post by casper on Oct 9, 2013 11:43:44 GMT -5
I think trinity will agree 80 yds is the distance for teminal hits and accuracy.Getting out to or past 100 is up you!I have gotten dialed in at 100 and nailed people it's a HOOT!!I would compare using an apex as an area weapon at those distances.Really would be a great spotter weapon.
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