What type of BB's to use?

sholoboff · November 21st, 2008, 00:50

I recently bought a stock WELL L96 and am looking for advice from some more experienced snipers. Which BB's are best? Is there really any difference between .28g and .30g? What about between .25 and .30g?

The Acer · November 21st, 2008, 00:53

yes there is a noticable difference between .30 and .28 to make a difference to make it worth buying, the bush pushing power is a lot more, i would recomend buying the .30 for outdoor of course, indoor, it doesnt matter too much tho

L473ncy · November 21st, 2008, 01:02

I use .25's for my AEG, .30's tend to be the snipers standard BB.

I guess .28's offer more of a middleground between speed (FPS) and accuracy so really it's your choice between .28's and .30's.

If I were you I'd probably get a 500 ct. bag of .28's and .30's and see which one you like better. Then it's just a matter of buying that weight.

Lisa · November 21st, 2008, 01:46

round ones. they work best

Matty1020 · November 22nd, 2008, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Lisa

round ones. they work best

i prefer .35 cubic ones in my guns, but it really boils down to your prefrences and what you like

andthenhewent · November 30th, 2008, 12:34

think about if airsoft guns could shoot real metal. whoa that'd be tight. I'm guessing that'll take a few 1o years before that happens.

hey, has anyone seen my cat?

yeah, for guns (snipers in particular) over 450 FPS w/ .2 g-- use .30's. You'll be satisfied.

incrediboy729 · November 30th, 2008, 13:44

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Originally Posted by andthenhewent

think about if airsoft guns could shoot real metal. whoa that'd be tight. I'm guessing that'll take a few 1o years before that happens.

Until you're the one being shot with em

And metal would be so heavy your range would go bye bye!!! Plus they would murder your hop-up.

And btw they HAVE come out with those, they're just hard to find and nobody uses them for the ^ reasons.

Disco_Dante · November 30th, 2008, 13:51

I'm pretty sure there's some lightweight aluminum ones that are used in sniper rifles. And as long as the weight of the BB is the same, the energy it carries will remain the same.

zone 69 · November 30th, 2008, 14:08

I use 0.25 for my AEG & my GBB. Link to the brand I use.
http://www.mtmfg.ca/product/metal-te...e-bbs-1014.cfm

Scarecrow · December 1st, 2008, 03:40

There are a lot of variables.

For the cost of determining your most accurate round, you're best off buying a minimum sample across weight and across brand, and do test shoots with your gun at common engagement distances and determine grouping and drop and then make conclusions. There is no way anyone can really answer the question other than to say that yes, in general, heavier BBs are better for accuracy with upgraded guns - but thats a pretty general statement. Better to know for sure before fielding that gun.

arman · December 1st, 2008, 03:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by andthenhewent

think about if airsoft guns could shoot real metal. whoa that'd be tight. I'm guessing that'll take a few 1o years before that happens.

hey, has anyone seen my cat?

yeah, for guns (snipers in particular) over 450 FPS w/ .2 g-- use .30's. You'll be satisfied.

http://buyairsoft.ca/catalog/product...roducts_id=301

Armyissue · December 1st, 2008, 13:17

I got some .88's steel. Here hold this TV.

Sim123456 · December 2nd, 2008, 08:27

I am guessing that aluminium 0.3g bbs will do more on impact because metal is harder than plastic.

andthenhewent · December 2nd, 2008, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by andthenhewent

think about if airsoft guns could shoot real metal. whoa that'd be tight. I'm guessing that'll take a few 1o years before that happens.

hey, has anyone seen my cat?

yeah, for guns (snipers in particular) over 450 FPS w/ .2 g-- use .30's. You'll be satisfied.

I was just wanted to have a bit of fun.

On a serious note, where can I find .36 bb's. Most places don't carry them.

And wouldn't aluminum bb's do some serious damage to the skin?

CDN_Stalker · December 2nd, 2008, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Matty1020

i prefer .35 cubic ones in my guns, but it really boils down to your prefrences and what you like

I take it you use those against 'non-Christian' players? Lol, look it up in early firearms, was actually used, round shot for Christians, cubes against non Christians!

I did a lot of testing of various weights of BBs, and mostly using Bastards, there was very little difference in fps between 0.28g BB Bastards and 0.30g Bastards. So the loss is nil, and the gain is better wind resistance and better penetration. If I could afford to use the 0.30g in my GBBs, I'd use them constantly in them and my sniper rifles. But the 0.28g work great in my GBBs, so I'm not complaining (BTW, I've gotten quite a few kills over 100ft distance....... one at a stepped out 140ft range, using 0.36g BBs in my Glock 19s without much for upgrades, just a matter of learning to shoot it correctly).

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November 21st, 2008, 00:50	#1
sholoboff Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008	What type of BB's to use? I recently bought a stock WELL L96 and am looking for advice from some more experienced snipers. Which BB's are best? Is there really any difference between .28g and .30g? What about between .25 and .30g?

November 21st, 2008, 01:02	#3
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	I use .25's for my AEG, .30's tend to be the snipers standard BB. I guess .28's offer more of a middleground between speed (FPS) and accuracy so really it's your choice between .28's and .30's. If I were you I'd probably get a 500 ct. bag of .28's and .30's and see which one you like better. Then it's just a matter of buying that weight. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

November 21st, 2008, 01:46	#4
Lisa Looking for form T-whatev Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton	round ones. they work best __________________ May you live in interesting times. ASCMART, your smart choice

November 21st, 2008, 00:53	#2
The Acer Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leduc AB	yes there is a noticable difference between .30 and .28 to make a difference to make it worth buying, the bush pushing power is a lot more, i would recomend buying the .30 for outdoor of course, indoor, it doesnt matter too much tho

November 30th, 2008, 12:34	#6
andthenhewent Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia	think about if airsoft guns could shoot real metal. whoa that'd be tight. I'm guessing that'll take a few 1o years before that happens. hey, has anyone seen my cat? yeah, for guns (snipers in particular) over 450 FPS w/ .2 g-- use .30's. You'll be satisfied.

November 30th, 2008, 13:51	#8
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	I'm pretty sure there's some lightweight aluminum ones that are used in sniper rifles. And as long as the weight of the BB is the same, the energy it carries will remain the same. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

November 30th, 2008, 14:08	#9
zone 69 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: KELOWNA , B.C CANADA, PLANET EARTH	I use 0.25 for my AEG & my GBB. Link to the brand I use. http://www.mtmfg.ca/product/metal-te...e-bbs-1014.cfm

December 1st, 2008, 03:40	#10
Scarecrow A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tottenham	There are a lot of variables. For the cost of determining your most accurate round, you're best off buying a minimum sample across weight and across brand, and do test shoots with your gun at common engagement distances and determine grouping and drop and then make conclusions. There is no way anyone can really answer the question other than to say that yes, in general, heavier BBs are better for accuracy with upgraded guns - but thats a pretty general statement. Better to know for sure before fielding that gun. __________________ LIKE us on Facebook!!

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Armyissue Administrator of Pants Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Port Credit	I got some .88's steel. Here hold this TV. __________________ *** * * * * * * * F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r * * * * * * ***

December 2nd, 2008, 08:27	#13
Sim123456 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Laval	I am guessing that aluminium 0.3g bbs will do more on impact because metal is harder than plastic.

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