0.12 Weight:

• Perfect for airsoft mines as these lighter BBs fly further and faster.
• Low cost clear airsoft guns.
• You do not want to ever use .12g BBs in a high end gun.
• Ideal for situations when accuracy is not a main concern.
• Indoor target shooting.
• Shooting at targets 6-11 feet away.

0.20 Weight:

• High end AEG or Blowback pistols and rifle.
• Used mainly in outdoor play and indoor play.
• Better build quality meant for better guns.
• Target shooting or plinking at distances of 15 feet to 25 feet.
• This is the most popular weight of airsoft BB amongst experienced players.

0.25 Weight:

• More consistent and accurate.
• Better suited for outdoor situations.
• Better suited for longer distance shots.
• Perfect for high end pistols and rifles.
• Very well made and great quality.

0.30 Weight:

• For upgraded AEG’s.
• Upgraded or Hop-up adjustable pistols.
• Entry level sniper guns.
• Better for high wind type situations.
• Provides better accuracy
• Recommended for outdoor play.
• Used in upgraded AEG’s to slow down the overall FPS.
• Many guns when upgraded will shoot faster than the recommended 430 FPS. Using a heavier BB will decrease the FPS substantially.

0.36 And heavier BBs:

• Mainly used in high-end sniper rifles and high torque AEG’s.
• Only used in outdoor type situations or in very large indoor games.
• Can be used for high rate of fire weapon to keep the gun shooting more accurately.
• Due to the heavier weight these airsoft BBs are least affected by crosswind.

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