Mixing BBs

Space Bot · November 4th, 2010, 01:37

So plastic soldier airsoft messed up my bb order, and now I'm stuck with a bag of .30g bbs instead of .25 for my M4.
What I'm wondering is would putting both weights of bbs into the same mag either A. Mess up my mag or B. Mess up my guns internals?
Both bags of bbs are both BB Bastard brand (If that matters)

Thanks a lot for the help, I'm still learning the gist of the "little" things in airsoft so all help is very appreciated.

surebet · November 4th, 2010, 01:42

I don't think there will be any damage issue, but different weights will fly in different patterns, so you consistency will be shit.

pusangani · November 4th, 2010, 01:43

.30s cost more than .25s and are WAYYYY better so count yourself lucky

don't mix them tho, your hopup can only be set for one weight at a time

m61a1 · November 4th, 2010, 01:56

back in 2008, to achieve the tracer effect

, i used to mix black madbull BB with white cyma BB, both were .20 grams.

pusangani · November 4th, 2010, 01:57

back in 2008 when tracer units weren't invented eh? hehehehhe

Strelok · November 4th, 2010, 02:09

Back in 2008 I would've just used a tracer unit, lol.

Styrak · November 4th, 2010, 02:10

Don't do it.

WhatTheWho · November 4th, 2010, 02:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by pusangani

back in 2008 when tracer units weren't invented eh? hehehehhe

Uhhh?

Yes they were. A couple of years before 08...

pusangani · November 4th, 2010, 02:18

no shit sherlock that was the joke

Amos · November 4th, 2010, 02:32

Just use the .30

If you're shooting over 370 FPS you'll shoot the .3 MUCH better than you'll shoot the .25

Space Bot · November 4th, 2010, 02:47

Well right now it's a stock TM M4, I've uped the gears to handle a stronger spring. I was looking to put in a mad bull M110 spring into it. From looking at that one list (can't remember who made it) that should bring my FPS up to around 370ish FPS correct?
I know the .30s are more expensive, and I got them for the price of .25s but the only reason I was a little annoyed was because I figured mixing them would cause shit to hit the fan internally. And Now I have to make sure I deplete what's left of my .25 bag before I use the .30s.
Thanks for the help though everyone.

Amos · November 4th, 2010, 02:52

Nope, worst thing that'll happen is that your range will go down if your FPS isn't high enough.

I'd recommend throwing an SCS in your hop-up unit to get the maximum spin out of the heavier BB's

Space Bot · November 4th, 2010, 03:03

I have no clue what a SCS is haha. What makes the difference between a good hop up rubber and a bad one? I know a good one will help increase your range and all that due to the backspin. But is there a more complicated way that it helps improve accuracy? or is that basically it?

scurvythepirate · November 4th, 2010, 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Space Bot

I have no clue what a SCS is haha. What makes the difference between a good hop up rubber and a bad one? I know a good one will help increase your range and all that due to the backspin. But is there a more complicated way that it helps improve accuracy? or is that basically it?

I am aware im not as experienced as Amos when it comes to Airsoft as a whole.
Although here is what he was refering to buy SCS: http://www.airsoftparts.ca/store2/in...oducts_id=1593

Space Bot · November 4th, 2010, 03:16

Hmm, cause I was looking at getting a different hop up unit altogether. Unless anyone can tell me that a stock TM hop up unit is pretty decent and all that I'll need is that SCS unit

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November 4th, 2010, 01:37	#1
Space Bot a.k.a. Servius Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Coquitlam	Mixing BBs So plastic soldier airsoft messed up my bb order, and now I'm stuck with a bag of .30g bbs instead of .25 for my M4. What I'm wondering is would putting both weights of bbs into the same mag either A. Mess up my mag or B. Mess up my guns internals? Both bags of bbs are both BB Bastard brand (If that matters) Thanks a lot for the help, I'm still learning the gist of the "little" things in airsoft so all help is very appreciated. __________________ Airsoft is a lot like drinking. It starts off with just a few shots, but before you know it you're lying on the ground yelling for help.

November 4th, 2010, 01:42	#2
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	I don't think there will be any damage issue, but different weights will fly in different patterns, so you consistency will be shit. __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

November 4th, 2010, 01:43	#3
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	.30s cost more than .25s and are WAYYYY better so count yourself lucky don't mix them tho, your hopup can only be set for one weight at a time __________________

November 4th, 2010, 01:56	#4
m61a1 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia	back in 2008, to achieve the tracer effect, i used to mix black madbull BB with white cyma BB, both were .20 grams.

November 4th, 2010, 01:57	#5
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	back in 2008 when tracer units weren't invented eh? hehehehhe __________________

November 4th, 2010, 02:09	#6
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Back in 2008 I would've just used a tracer unit, lol.

November 4th, 2010, 02:10	#7
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Don't do it. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

November 4th, 2010, 02:18	#9
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	no shit sherlock that was the joke __________________

November 4th, 2010, 02:32	#10
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Just use the .30 If you're shooting over 370 FPS you'll shoot the .3 MUCH better than you'll shoot the .25 __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

November 4th, 2010, 02:47	#11
Space Bot a.k.a. Servius Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Coquitlam	Well right now it's a stock TM M4, I've uped the gears to handle a stronger spring. I was looking to put in a mad bull M110 spring into it. From looking at that one list (can't remember who made it) that should bring my FPS up to around 370ish FPS correct? I know the .30s are more expensive, and I got them for the price of .25s but the only reason I was a little annoyed was because I figured mixing them would cause shit to hit the fan internally. And Now I have to make sure I deplete what's left of my .25 bag before I use the .30s. Thanks for the help though everyone. __________________ Airsoft is a lot like drinking. It starts off with just a few shots, but before you know it you're lying on the ground yelling for help.

November 4th, 2010, 02:52	#12
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Nope, worst thing that'll happen is that your range will go down if your FPS isn't high enough. I'd recommend throwing an SCS in your hop-up unit to get the maximum spin out of the heavier BB's __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

November 4th, 2010, 03:03	#13
Space Bot a.k.a. Servius Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Coquitlam	I have no clue what a SCS is haha. What makes the difference between a good hop up rubber and a bad one? I know a good one will help increase your range and all that due to the backspin. But is there a more complicated way that it helps improve accuracy? or is that basically it? __________________ Airsoft is a lot like drinking. It starts off with just a few shots, but before you know it you're lying on the ground yelling for help.

November 4th, 2010, 03:16	#15
Space Bot a.k.a. Servius Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Coquitlam	Hmm, cause I was looking at getting a different hop up unit altogether. Unless anyone can tell me that a stock TM hop up unit is pretty decent and all that I'll need is that SCS unit __________________ Airsoft is a lot like drinking. It starts off with just a few shots, but before you know it you're lying on the ground yelling for help.

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