Pvc size for .40 cal darts/paintballs?

[Torch]

Okay, after searching spudfiles and the internet for a while I cant find what size pvc I could use for .40 caliber darts/paintballs. And since the darts are still coming via the mail I cant take one to the store with me to size it.. Any input would be great. Thanks!

[carlbelcher]

3/8" Sch. 80 has an inside diameter of .423" and 3/8" Sch. 40 is .493" both should work just fine.

[Torch]

I dont think my home depot has sch 80, but I will try the 3/8'' sch 40. Thanks man 8)

[boilingleadbath]

.093" gap?!
*measures out .046" on the calipers, and proceeds to bewilder family by proclaiming "It's huge" and waving the calipers in their faces*

The sch 80 is a good bet, and will be stiffer (improtant in tubing that small).
Mcmaster should carry it, and shipping shouldn't be too bad.

[saladtossser]

blb, nice

oh, and check out mcmaster #6803K51

[Torch]

lol, thanks. Sch 80 will fit in sch 40 fittings right? Im still a noob at this .And thanks for the item number.

[HAYLO_Stealer]

i still perfer sched 13.5 pvc

[carlbelcher]

You must mean "SDR 13.5" which wouldn't work very well. The inside diameter of even 1/2" SDR 13.5 is .72" that would leave a .32" gap.

EDIT:

Yes, you can use sch. 80 pipe with sch. 40 fittings, but use the pressure rating of the sch. 40 fittings.

[Torch]

Ah, thanks a lot for the help!

[PVC Arsenal 17]

i still perfer sched 13.5 pvc

That would be for .68 caliber paintballs...


As for a .40 barrel, why not JB Weld a regular blowgun barrel to a threaded plug or cap and use it that way?

Or sleeve the blowgun barrel in SCH 80 and load up the gap, which would be very small, with JB Weld.

[Torch]

Well, i've scraped the whole dart thing and will just make some 1/2'' wood darts with some dowels and nails cause I dont want to ruin the blowgun I just got for my birthday yesturday lol. New sniper rifle to come.. Peace!