Which Airsoft BB Weight Do I Need?

1 of the most overlooked parts of airsoft is selecting the right BB weight. The tragedy of new airsoft players is when they invest hours selecting out that shiny $300 AEG, only to load it with inexpensive .12g BBs and break the gun! Oh, and not to mention, you almost certainly voided your warranty as nicely!

While there are varied weights for BBs, the four most well-known varieties you will see are .12g, .2g, .25g, and .3g. A couple of things you will need to note: the lighter the BB, the higher your velocity or FPS. The heavier the BB, the a lot more accurate and less affected it is by wind resistance. This implies your BB will really travel further than a lighter BB, even even though the lighter BB will have a greater velocity. The general rule is to shoot the heaviest BB your gun works with.

.12g BBs:

These BBs function well in spring guns or low powered electric guns. By no means use these bullets in high top quality electric guns, as they can jam and destroy the internals! A great number of manufacturers will think of your gun void if you shoot .12g BBs! One particular trouble with the .12g BBs is that many horrible generic brands are offered at large box stores, and probably should not ever be used! Make certain they are seamless and precision ground BBs.

.2g BBs:

This is the most normal and acceptable weight for airsoft guns. They can be made use of for pretty much any gun except highly low-cost pistols and low powered electric guns. Nevertheless, they are not recommended for higher finish sniper rifles. If you are new to the game, or just are not sure which weight to get, this is the one for you!

.25g BBs:

These are heavier grade BBs and should really frequently not be utilized in spring guns unless they are sniper rifles. This is often the choice of additional knowledgeable airsoft players, as they give the very best accuracy and travel the furthest.

.3g BBs:

These BBs are mainly meant for sniper rifles. They will give the highest accuracy and distance, and will also pack very a punch. It is doable to use these BBs in a high upgraded AEG, but otherwise you will be disappointed due to the low FPS.

The other weights you will find are essentially just a mix of what I've written above, so a .23g BB will trade a bit of accuracy for a higher velocity. You will also get ultra-heavy .36-.43g BBs that are meant for extremely upgraded sniper rifles.