| One of the most overlooked parts of airsoft is | | | | .2g BBs: |
| choosing the correct BB weight. The tragedy of new | | | | This is the most common and acceptable weight for |
| airsoft players is when they spend hours picking out | | | | airsoft guns. They can be used for almost any gun |
| that shiny $300 AEG, only to load it with cheap .12g | | | | except very cheap pistols and low powered electric |
| BBs and break the gun! Oh, and not to mention, you | | | | guns. However, they are not suggested for higher end |
| probably voided your warranty as well! | | | | sniper rifles. If you are new to the game, or just aren't |
| Although there are various weights for BBs, the four | | | | sure which weight to get, this is the one for you! |
| most common types you will see are .12g, .2g, .25g, | | | | .25g BBs: |
| and .3g. A few things you should note: the lighter the | | | | These are heavier grade BBs and should generally not |
| BB, the higher your velocity or FPS. The heavier the | | | | be used in spring guns unless they are sniper rifles. This |
| BB, the more accurate and less affected it is by wind | | | | is often the choice of more experienced airsoft |
| resistance. This means your BB will actually travel | | | | players, as they provide the best accuracy and travel |
| further than a lighter BB, even though the lighter BB will | | | | the furthest. |
| have a higher velocity. The general rule is to shoot the | | | | .3g BBs: |
| heaviest BB your gun works with. | | | | These BBs are primarily meant for sniper rifles. They |
| .12g BBs: | | | | will provide the highest accuracy and distance, and will |
| These BBs work well in spring guns or low powered | | | | also pack quite a punch. It is possible to use these BBs |
| electric guns. NEVER use these bullets in high quality | | | | in a high upgraded AEG, but otherwise you will be |
| electric guns, as they may jam and destroy the | | | | disappointed due to the low FPS. |
| internals! Many manufacturers will consider your gun | | | | The other weights you will find are basically just a mix |
| void if you shoot .12g BBs! One problem with the .12g | | | | of what I've written above, so a .23g BB will trade a bit |
| BBs is that many horrible generic brands are offered | | | | of accuracy for a higher velocity. You will also find |
| at big box stores, and probably shouldn't ever be used! | | | | ultra-heavy .36-.43g BBs that are meant for highly |
| Make sure they are seamless and precision ground | | | | upgraded sniper rifles. |
| BBs. | | | | |