Sniper Rifles: Matching Cylinder/Barrel Volume
Hello everyone,
Let me preface my saying that if this has been posted in the wrong section, I do apologize. I looked at the other sections before posting, and this one seemed the most fitting.
I recently acquired a Tokyo Marui VSR-10 G-Spec and I plan to upgrade it very soon, and I've read that it is beneficial to match the cylinder/barrel volume ratio in order to maximize the efficiency of your sniper rifle. Another added benefit of doing this is that it will dampen the sound of the rifle when it is fired because there is little to no excess air leaving the muzzle after pulling the trigger.
I've read on numerous forums that the optimal barrel length for the G-Spec is 500mm, but what is the bore tightness when they state this? 6.03? And would a wider bore (say a 6.05) reduce the optimal barrel length? If so, by how much?
Furthermore, would the weight of the BB you shoot affect the optimal barrel length? Presumably it would require more air to push out a heavier BB, so it would make sense to use a shorter barrel when shooting a heavier round, would it not?
Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
EJ
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