Different weight bb's

Chinchy · January 14th, 2010, 02:57

Ok so I keep getting told .20 BB's are allot better than the .12. Have any reason why? Also is it just weight difference or is there a noticeable size change to?

TokyoSeven · January 14th, 2010, 02:59

More weight allows the BB to be less affected by things like wind, grass and leaves. This allows it to travel farther without being interrupted. Weight increase does not change the size of the BB,usually only the composition of what the BB is made of changes to increase its weight.

Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw · January 14th, 2010, 03:01

Lets not also forget the manufacturers are in question too. I haven't heard of a single good quality .12 manufacturer yet. And like T7 said, the ballistics involved have proven that .12 are way too light for any decent gaming.

Slono · January 14th, 2010, 03:30

Search the "Newbie Tank" for "BB Weight" and you'll come up with a bunch of threads relating to BB weight.

kullwarrior · January 14th, 2010, 03:31

.12g bbs is basically only use for grenades where it can reduce cost and give a faster fps ( less time to target)

The Mexinadian · January 14th, 2010, 03:50

Heavier weight = less FPS. It's not a dramatic change. FPS does drop with the increase in grams. The joules are also harder too.

Cleric · January 14th, 2010, 04:10

.12g BBs may shatter when striking a hard surface.

The Mexinadian · January 14th, 2010, 04:22

Plus, you never want to put a .12 in your AEG. Ever... it will shatter in your gun and jam the damn thing up completely.

TokyoSeven · January 14th, 2010, 04:51

A little to much exaggeration going on. I believe an appropriate amount of information has been provided, there is no longer need for this thread to continue.

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January 14th, 2010, 02:57	#1
Chinchy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2010	Different weight bb's Ok so I keep getting told .20 BB's are allot better than the .12. Have any reason why? Also is it just weight difference or is there a noticeable size change to? Last edited by Chinchy; January 14th, 2010 at 02:58.. Reason: Spelling

January 14th, 2010, 02:59	#2
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	More weight allows the BB to be less affected by things like wind, grass and leaves. This allows it to travel farther without being interrupted. Weight increase does not change the size of the BB,usually only the composition of what the BB is made of changes to increase its weight. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

January 14th, 2010, 03:30	#4
Slono Slow mo. Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GTA	Search the "Newbie Tank" for "BB Weight" and you'll come up with a bunch of threads relating to BB weight. __________________ The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 14th, 2010, 03:31	#5
kullwarrior Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada	.12g bbs is basically only use for grenades where it can reduce cost and give a faster fps ( less time to target) __________________

January 14th, 2010, 04:10	#7
Cleric Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Really near Calgary	.12g BBs may shatter when striking a hard surface.

January 14th, 2010, 04:51	#9
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	A little to much exaggeration going on. I believe an appropriate amount of information has been provided, there is no longer need for this thread to continue. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"