Reusing bbs

SABER 1 · September 27th, 2010, 00:10

Hi, I have a electric blowback pistol that shoots 150 fps, and i was wondering if i can reuse bbs,? I know i should'nt but it only shoots 150 fps so what harm can be done it not like its an aeg or something that has a high fps, and it also has a non-ajustable hop up.

~Thanks

Styrak · September 27th, 2010, 00:13

Sounds like a disposable pistol.
Reusing BB's is never a good idea but with cheap stuff that is going to break anyway or you don't mind breaking, go nuts. (You're probably running crappy 0.12's with seams through it anyway right?)

Deadpool · September 27th, 2010, 00:15

Minute particles of dirt can be lodged on the BBs and reusing those bbs can bring that dirt in your pistol or aeg which can lead to problems in the near future

SABER 1 · September 27th, 2010, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Styrak

Sounds like a disposable pistol.
Reusing BB's is never a good idea but with cheap stuff that is going to break anyway or you don't mind breaking, go nuts. (You're probably running crappy 0.12's with seams through it anyway right?)

Honestly no, I dont want it to break that fast. lol

Cheesevillage · September 27th, 2010, 00:23

Picking them up off the ground is different than collecting them in a trap.

SABER 1 · September 27th, 2010, 00:53

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Originally Posted by Cheesevillage

Picking them up off the ground is different than collecting them in a trap.

Yeah, i shoot them at a trap, I forgot to mention that.

coach · September 27th, 2010, 09:28

Though I don't ever recommend or suggest reusing BB's (other than with grenades), with your FPS that low, you might get away with it. ie. the impact force is so low that it's less likely to put cracks or deform a BB, but it doesn't mean it can't happen.

What kind of trap, what AEP and what kind of BB's are you using? Makes a bit of a difference here.

If it's a cardboard trap with crap BB's, then it's not going to do much worse than the crap BB's you started with. Look at the BB's and see if you notice any seams. Roll them on a flat surface and see how round they really are. If the AEP is a low end pistol, then chances are you're not loosing much running crap BB's through the hopup (if it has one) or the barrel.

CDN_Stalker · September 27th, 2010, 10:33

You can reuse them, just collect them, put in a bowl, inspect thoroughly for damage, dents, cracks and then wash/dry afterwards. I've done that for years without problems, but isn't the best thing to do (now that BBs are so cheap and easy to get now). When I did it, was mostly with sniper rounds (more expensive and harder to get), or the occasional time where I didn't have enough BBs to load my mags for a game, and knowing one couldn't buy ammo at the game.

Scarecrow · September 27th, 2010, 11:24

These products from Bastard Labs are designed to be reusable.

They are hard enough that they generally do not scratch or take damage if shot into a properly padded capture target, such as a cardboard box stuffed with burlap.

cjboi · September 27th, 2010, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

These products from Bastard Labs are designed to be reusable.

They are hard enough that they generally do not scratch or take damage if shot into a properly padded capture target, such as a cardboard box stuffed with burlap.

damn... those BB's are super shiny :P nice!!!

Scarecrow · September 27th, 2010, 11:49

Those are Pearls, in .66g weight. The other two are Nites in .36g and the other option is Clears in .28g. Clears are the most inexpensive and are probably your best bet unless you're looking for super-heavy weights for accuracy.

SABER 1 · September 27th, 2010, 17:38

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Originally Posted by coachster

Though I don't ever recommend or suggest reusing BB's (other than with grenades), with your FPS that low, you might get away with it. ie. the impact force is so low that it's less likely to put cracks or deform a BB, but it doesn't mean it can't happen.

What kind of trap, what AEP and what kind of BB's are you using? Makes a bit of a difference here.

If it's a cardboard trap with crap BB's, then it's not going to do much worse than the crap BB's you started with. Look at the BB's and see if you notice any seams. Roll them on a flat surface and see how round they really are. If the AEP is a low end pistol, then chances are you're not loosing much running crap BB's through the hopup (if it has one) or the barrel.

yea i used a sticky target with a catch,I bought the gun at brass pro shop and im using 12 grams that i got at Canadian tire.

Gato · September 27th, 2010, 17:42

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Originally Posted by SABER 1

yea i used a sticky target with a catch,I bought the gun at brass pro shop and im using 12 grams that i got at Canadian tire.

Well CT BBs are shit to begin with, I'd NEVER use them in anything but grenades

Styrak · September 27th, 2010, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

These products from Bastard Labs are designed to be reusable.

They are hard enough that they generally do not scratch or take damage if shot into a properly padded capture target, such as a cardboard box stuffed with burlap.

I don't think his pistol could even spit those out of the barrel.

Scarecrow · September 27th, 2010, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Styrak

I don't think his pistol could even spit those out of the barrel.

Pearls yeah, but Nites or Clears depending on the fps...

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September 27th, 2010, 00:10	#1
SABER 1 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010	Reusing bbs Hi, I have a electric blowback pistol that shoots 150 fps, and i was wondering if i can reuse bbs,? I know i should'nt but it only shoots 150 fps so what harm can be done it not like its an aeg or something that has a high fps, and it also has a non-ajustable hop up. ~Thanks

September 27th, 2010, 00:13	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Sounds like a disposable pistol. Reusing BB's is never a good idea but with cheap stuff that is going to break anyway or you don't mind breaking, go nuts. (You're probably running crappy 0.12's with seams through it anyway right?) __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

September 27th, 2010, 10:33	#8
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	You can reuse them, just collect them, put in a bowl, inspect thoroughly for damage, dents, cracks and then wash/dry afterwards. I've done that for years without problems, but isn't the best thing to do (now that BBs are so cheap and easy to get now). When I did it, was mostly with sniper rounds (more expensive and harder to get), or the occasional time where I didn't have enough BBs to load my mags for a game, and knowing one couldn't buy ammo at the game. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

September 27th, 2010, 09:28	#7
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	Though I don't ever recommend or suggest reusing BB's (other than with grenades), with your FPS that low, you might get away with it. ie. the impact force is so low that it's less likely to put cracks or deform a BB, but it doesn't mean it can't happen. What kind of trap, what AEP and what kind of BB's are you using? Makes a bit of a difference here. If it's a cardboard trap with crap BB's, then it's not going to do much worse than the crap BB's you started with. Look at the BB's and see if you notice any seams. Roll them on a flat surface and see how round they really are. If the AEP is a low end pistol, then chances are you're not loosing much running crap BB's through the hopup (if it has one) or the barrel.

September 27th, 2010, 11:24	#9
Scarecrow A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tottenham	These products from Bastard Labs are designed to be reusable. They are hard enough that they generally do not scratch or take damage if shot into a properly padded capture target, such as a cardboard box stuffed with burlap. __________________ LIKE us on Facebook!!

September 27th, 2010, 11:49	#11
Scarecrow A Total Bastard Trader rating Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tottenham	Those are Pearls, in .66g weight. The other two are Nites in .36g and the other option is Clears in .28g. Clears are the most inexpensive and are probably your best bet unless you're looking for super-heavy weights for accuracy. __________________ LIKE us on Facebook!!

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