Bolt Chrono Test IV

Bolt Chrono Test 4, already??  Yes!  After the results from Test 3 I needed more data!!!

This time there were two goals of this test.  First, as always is to see just how these bolts perform.  The second goal was to see if I got the same mixed results with this not so good paint in a basically stock Impulse. 

The Test

For this test a stock Impulse with no upgrades other than a Demonic Full Flow was used.  Additionally I "borrowed" a couple parts from my Adrenalin Impulse to help keep this test as consistent as possible.  The setup consisted of the following:

• The entire gun was cleaned and lubed, prior to the test.
• The Dwell was not adjusted once the test started.
• The output pressure on the max-flow was set at 160psi.
• For the test the air source was a Smart Parts Low Pressure Max-Flow compressed air tank running on gun.  This is the same tank used in Bolt Chrono Test 3.
• The paint used in the test was a generic "practice paint".  This paint was not consistent in size and in the test results the variance shows.  Same paint from the same case as last time.
• The barrel was a 14" Freak with a .684 insert.  Same barrel as last time.
• Before each first shot was recorded two clearing shots were taken.
• The bolts were tested in the order listed below.  The first 10 shots were recorded, then the bolt was switched.  After the last bolt was tested, I returned to the first bolt and recorded the second 10 shots.  This was done to ensure that no one bolt go fresher paint from the top of the bag or any other anomalies that might have happened.
• Paint was fed into the marker by an Evolution II.
• The same Chronograph was used to record the velocity of all shots. 

Results:

Average FPS

	Average	Score
DEZign Venturi	289.15	1
IPB Werm	288.50	2
Equalizer	286.65	3
DEZign Openface	286.05	4
IPB Undertow	282.05	5
MAXair	275.15	6
Demonic Roar	271.25	7
Adrenalin	270.50	8
VooDoo	266.20	9

 

The DEZign Venturi had the largest increase in velocity over all other bolts.  The IPB Werm was second and the Equalizer bolt was third.  In Bolt Chrono Test 3, the Equalizer was #1 and the IPB Werm was #3.

Standard Deviation

	STD	Score
Adrenalin	2.56	1
MAXair	2.69	2
Equalizer	2.90	3
Demonic Roar	3.13	4
IPB Undertow	4.52	5
DEZign Venturi	4.71	6
IPB Werm	5.73	7
VooDoo	5.80	8
DEZign Openface	6.09	9

The Adrenalin was the most consistent bolt, having the least amount of standard deviation.  The MAXair bolt was second, followed by the Equalizer bolt.  None of these bolts were in the top three in the last test.

One little side note....sure NOW the Adrenalin bolt decides to come alive, why didn't it do this when not when it's was in my AI??

Best Performance

Taking the scores from Average FPS and Standard Deviation and adding them together we should be able to see which bolt is the best all around bolt from this test.

	Average	STD	Score
Equalizer	3	3	6
DEZign Venturi	1	6	7
MAXair	6	2	8
Adrenalin	8	1	9
IPB Werm	2	7	9
IPB Undertow	5	5	10
Demonic Roar	7	4	11
DEZign Openface	4	9	13
VooDoo	9	8	17

Conclusion

For overall performance, which is a balance between efficiency and consistency, the Equalizer is top.  Followed by the DEZign Venturi and MAXair.  In Bolt Chrono Test 3, The Equalizer was #1 and the DEZign Venturi was #3.

I went back and added this scoring system to all the previous Bolt Chrono Tests.  While very little has remained consistent, one thing stands out.  Since Bolt Chrono Test 2 which was the first time I had the chance to test the Equalizer bolt from New DeSignz it has been the best all around bolt for a balance of efficiency and consistency.  The Equalizer bolt holds the top position in the scoring system for Tests 2, 3 and now 4.

Special thanks to Derrek "SG" Phelps from Team Chill Factor for once again hanging out and recording the numbers while I shoot my Impulse over the chrono.