| If you thought that 6mm BBs were all there is in | | | | looking at airsoft guns that can easily handle .20 |
| airsoft, you are wrong. Depending on your level of | | | | and greater airsoft BBs. A gun that fires at 300 |
| airsoft sophistication, you may require .20 BBs, or | | | | feet per second or higher is a good choice, and |
| perhaps you may even want to use 6mm | | | | will allow you to hit targets with accuracy at 50 |
| paintballs. That's right, using 6mm paintballs instead | | | | feet and greater. If you really want to pack the |
| of typical airsoft ammunition can really enhance | | | | punch, try a .23 or .25 BB. Of course, these BBs |
| your next military or police simulation. Think about | | | | are not going to have the range of .20 BB, but |
| it, you get the splat of the paintball arena, | | | | they will be accurate, and sting more than the |
| combined with the accuracy and authentication of | | | | lighter BBs. Where price is a factor, the .20 BB is |
| airsoft. It's kind of like the perfect combination. | | | | definitely cheaper and more widely distributed |
| Be careful with the Lower End Airsoft Weapons | | | | than .23 or .25 BBs. |
| Spring action pistols and rifles can present a | | | | Don't Reuse Your Airsoft Ammo |
| problem when it comes to achieving the higher | | | | Especially for the higher end airsoft guns, reusing |
| levels of play, and using the higher quality airsoft | | | | ammo just doesn't make sense. Imagine what |
| BBs. Spring action airsoft pistols and rifles tend to | | | | the impact does to a BB at 300+ feet per |
| have less power than their electric and gas | | | | second. Deformities, dirt, etc. can really hurt the |
| counterparts, and therefore may have trouble | | | | lifespan of your high dollar airsoft pistol or rifle. So |
| handling the heavier airsoft BBs. Typically, the | | | | just bite the bullet when comes to airsoft BBs, |
| spring airsoft guns are made for .12 standard | | | | don't pinch the pennies, because you might regret |
| 6mm airsoft BBs, normally the cheapest of the | | | | it later. Even with the cheaper spring powered |
| available ammo, and often known by simply | | | | airsoft guns, it is better to just use new BBs, |
| "airsoft BBs" or "seamless airsoft BBs". Don't get | | | | unless you are already planning to replace the gun. |
| me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the quality | | | | So we have seen how getting the right airsoft |
| of these BBs, however for long range fire and | | | | BBs, and always using new ammo in your airsoft |
| accuracy, they simply don't compete with the | | | | guns is the right way to go for long term |
| heavier, higher quality BBs. | | | | enjoyment of the sport. So go out there, have a |
| For Electric and Gas Power Players | | | | great time, and make sure you have your |
| For the serious airsoft enthusiast, they should be | | | | protective gear on before engaging in airsoft play. |