Selecting the right BB for an airsoft sniper

There are plenty of aspects that come into play in becoming a successful airsoft sniper and using the right ammo for your gun is one of them. Your gun is only as good as the person pulling the trigger, but the ammo you're using better be right for the application!

First things first, finding the heaviest BB your gun can handle without its reducing effective range. BBs generally weigh from .12g to .43g. so how do you know what is best for your gun? It's going to take a little trial

and error usually, but there are a few basic guidelines. First of all, never use a weight below .25g. Most if not all experienced airsoft snipers will say that even this weight is too light, but it is a good place to start. The most common weight for a stock airsoft sniper will be about .27g-.29g. Any heavier than that and you will generally need to upgrade your gun internally with performance airsoft parts.

After weight you also will need to factor in sizing. Keep in mind that shooting the wrong size ammo (even being off by a fraction) in your gun could cause some serious damage! To find the right BB for you first check out the diameter of your inner barrel. A precision barrel usually runs 6.00m

m to 6.04mm. What you need to keep an eye on is selecting a BB that has a smaller diameter than the barrel including a +.02mm variance for a little security. Firing a BB that is too large is going to give you a jam in the barrel which is going to give you a huge issue in the field.

For an airsoft sniper sniper getting high end BBs is going to be important if you want the most out of your gun. High end BBs are shaped to higher standards and polished to a high extent which makes for more consistency and accuracy. Like mentioned above you may have a little trial and error when finding the right ammo for you. Check out some of these quality airsoft BBs to find the one that's right for you! Check out our selection of airsoft snipers too!