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m102404 · June 25th, 2008, 09:14

People feel heavier bbs at extended ranges more distinctly than they feel lighter bbs at the same range.

0.25/0.28/0.30 will result in a much more predictable flight path compared to 0.20 bbs.

Any maximum range that you give up by using heavier bbs you gain in increased effective range. You might be able to shoot a little further with lighter bbs...but, % wise, you won't hit what you're aiming at out at your maximum range with light bbs. This may not be completely accurate, but it should convey the idea. Spread your arms out as far as possible...that's the shot pattern at max range with light bbs. Now imaging moving 15ft closer to the shooter and put your hand shoulder width apart...that's the shot pattern with heavier bbs. If you were the shooter...which would you want?

At a couple of the games this year, the field organizers asked each player to bring their rifle and an empty magazine to the chrono when they registered for the game. They were given a couple of 0.20g bbs and their FPS and rifle type was noted on their sign up sheet. This may not happen at every skirmish and paintball-field game...but it's very effective for ensuring that everyone knows what they're shooting at.

June 25th, 2008, 09:14	#23
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	People feel heavier bbs at extended ranges more distinctly than they feel lighter bbs at the same range. 0.25/0.28/0.30 will result in a much more predictable flight path compared to 0.20 bbs. Any maximum range that you give up by using heavier bbs you gain in increased effective range. You might be able to shoot a little further with lighter bbs...but, % wise, you won't hit what you're aiming at out at your maximum range with light bbs. This may not be completely accurate, but it should convey the idea. Spread your arms out as far as possible...that's the shot pattern at max range with light bbs. Now imaging moving 15ft closer to the shooter and put your hand shoulder width apart...that's the shot pattern with heavier bbs. If you were the shooter...which would you want? At a couple of the games this year, the field organizers asked each player to bring their rifle and an empty magazine to the chrono when they registered for the game. They were given a couple of 0.20g bbs and their FPS and rifle type was noted on their sign up sheet. This may not happen at every skirmish and paintball-field game...but it's very effective for ensuring that everyone knows what they're shooting at.