[Happy_Mealz]

Hi, I own a Double-Eagle M57 L96, which seems to be a clone or very similar to the Well l96, which again is a copy of the UTG MK96.

(Source - http://www.airsoftgiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=58)

Anyway I am beginning to upgrade my gun and am planning on starting with a tightbore barrel, then a new hop up unit (PDI most likely), and then sorting out the barrel spacers. I am just having trouble deciding on which barrel to buy. Apparently a tightbore barrel is a must and I have been reccomended a "Prometheus 6.03" barrel many times. The only problem i have is that the size of any tightbore barrel, Prometheus or not, is very rarely the same length as the current stock barrel i have, which is 495mm (according to my measurements). I am just wondering whether a shorter barrel is compatible or what specifically would be best to get for a barrel upgrade.

Any advice or information is much appreciated.
Thanks very much

 

[Happy_Mealz]

I am planning on upgrading my hop up unit to a good standard and buying/making some good barrel spacers as i currently have only one solid plastic spacer. The barrel is a priority of course as i cannot upgrade either the hop up or the spacers until i find the right barrel. Does a 6.01 barrel require much more maintenance than a 6.03, otherwise i am looking for the best performance for a not too extravagant price (>120 dollars).

 

[Happy_Mealz]

Would this be a good choice for a barrel? It's a RAVEN PDI 6.01mm+ Tightbore Barrel Type 96 495mm, It is the right length and being a PDI it would work with the PDI hop up i am planning on buying, also it is not extravagantly expensive. Although I could afford to buy the PDI Type 96 6.01 Tight Bore Barrel 495mm mentioned as "The best inner barrel in the world" earlier on, i am wondering whether it is a necessary investment.

More Expensive - http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/Airsoft_PDI_Type_96_6_01_Barrel_495mm_p/66271.htm

Less Expensive -
http://www.airsoftatlanta.com/RAVEN_PDI_6_01mm_Barrel_Type_96_495mm_p/67402.htm

Thanks again

 

[Happy_Mealz]

I am getting a 495mm or as close as i can to 495mm purely because the stock barrel that comes with the gun is 459mm and fits perfectly into the outer barrel, getting a longer barrel would require me to get an adaptor, suppressor / remove orange tip etc. A smaller barrel would possible be affected the the remaining length of the outer barrel unless i replace it.

My main question now is whether i should get a 6.01 barrel or a 6.03, can anyone realistically advise me on this, i am focusing on being more accurate at longer ranges with my sniper.

 

[Happy_Mealz]

Can anyone recommend a very good 6.03 barrel and hop up that would be compatible with each other and with my gun. I can afford upwards of $140 for both. (+link is possible)

 

[Happy_Mealz]

Latest post on upgrades for this gun.

http://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/showthread.php?p=57976#post57976