Hvilken BB vekt og type skal du velge til softgun'en din? - Game-On.no

Softgun ·Jul 13, 2025

Which BB weight and type should you choose for your airsoft gun?

What’s the difference between Bio and Non-Bio BBs? What does traceable mean? And which weight is best for your airsoft replica? There are many different 6mm BBs to choose from! Find the answer here!

Bio vs Non-Bio

Bio BBs are made from a biodegradable material that usually breaks down in nature within a few months. Non-Bio BBs are made of plastic and can take many years to break down. That’s why many clubs and fields require you to use bio BBs. Not only because they want to protect the environment, but also because they don’t want their fields covered in BBs. If you play indoors, however, there isn’t much difference between using bio or non-bio BBs. Bio BBs need moisture to break down, and you don’t have that indoors, so they need to be picked up regardless. If you’re wondering whether bio BBs work just as well as non-bio BBs, the answer is yes—as long as you buy recommended brands and good-quality BBs.If they’re of poor quality, a powder can form on the BBs, which may cause them to get stuck in the barrel and make your gun “jam.” If you’re an environmental enthusiast, someone who follows rules and recommendations, or simply prefer bio BBs, you can find our full selection here! Below you’ll find selected bio BBs!

Traceable

Tracer BBs are made to glow in the dark! They work best with a tracer unit that looks like a suppressor. It uses a powerful flash to charge the tracer BBs with light, making the BBs glow! We have BBs in both red and green.

As you can see, they light up as they fly toward your opponent when you shoot! It can also be a little “intimidating” for your opponent when they see someone shooting at them. These BBs work best at dusk, in the dark, or at night.You’ll find our full selection of tracer BBs here! Below, you’ll find a selection of tracer BBs and tracer units!

Weight

Now let’s move on to what may be the most important factor when choosing BBs: weight! Although airsoft guns often state which BB weight you should use, you can vary this somewhat depending on your needs and preferences. We have BBs weighing from 0.12g to 0.49g. The weight you choose depends on which weapon you use, its muzzle velocity, and where you’ll be playing (indoors/outdoors and the distance from the target). Many clubs have restrictions on muzzle velocity, so using heavier BBs can give you a lower muzzle velocity and may allow you to use the replica you want. Generally speaking, lighter BBs can achieve a higher muzzle velocity, but they will lose speed much faster than heavier BBs.If you’re playing indoors, slightly lighter BBs can work well since there’s no wind affecting where the BB hits. We generally recommend 0.12g to 0.25g for indoor play. When playing outdoors, using heavier BBs can give you better range and accuracy. We recommend using 0.25g, 0.28g, or 0.32g. Especially if your target is more than 20 meters away. Most AEGs are modified for use with 0.20g to 0.28g BBs. Even heavier BBs, 0.36g and up, work best with Bolt Action Snipers. Below, you’ll find a simplified list of which BB weight to use for muzzle velocity measured in fps.

Brands and prices

We carry our own brand, which is of good quality. If you’d like to buy other brands, we recommend Novritch, Longbow, G&G, and H&K, among others. There are many great options, so we recommend trying a few different brands to find your favorite for your replica.There’s also some variation in price depending on the weight and brand, but generally speaking, we recommend spending a little extra (and not buying from a market in f.eks. Turkey) to get optimal performance! Poor-quality BBs are less accurate, can break inside the barrel, and in the worst case, damage your airsoft gun!

It’s possible to make minor upgrades to your airsoft/softgun that will make it more compatible with heavier BBs.Read our Guide - How to upgrade airsoft/softgun? for tips and tricks! It’s also important to maintain and clean your replica for the best performance! Read our tips and maintenance for airsoft/air pistols - gas/CO2 to give your softgun a long life!