Airsoft is the best of the replica gun games, and it’s popular all across America.
The quality of the replication of real weapons is a crucial part of the fun for many players, but as in real life, it’s not just the quality and characteristics of your gun that make the difference between success and failure – it’s the quality and characteristics of your ammunition, too.
In real-life shooting, people talk about the shape, the weight, the spin of their bullets, and much more, dissecting every factor that can help them shoot more accurately, hit their targets more often, and make the kills they want.
There’s no real difference when it comes to the BB pellets used in airsoft shooting.
But there are lots of different pellets on the market, and it’s difficult to tell them apart just by looking at them. How are you supposed to know which ones are best for your airsofting?
We’ve got your back. We’ve collected the five best airsoft BBs currently available for you. Take a look and see which most suits your airsoft needs.
OUR TOP PICK
Match Grade.
That right there is your first clue that the Game Face BBs from Crosman are going to be up to your standards. It means they can be used in competitive matches – which means any situation less demanding than that should see them shine.
As you can tell from their description as .20-Gram BBs, what you have here are lighter weight BBs, so they’re not ideal for higher-powered Automatic Electric Guns (AEGs) – the higher impact force in those weapons can shatter the .20-Gram BBs in the barrel and even make the gun fail.
But for relative airsoft beginners, with things like lower impact spring pistols or lightweight AEGs with a lower range of feet per second (FPS), they’re reliable, intuitive, and highly effective.
Most especially if you’re using a starter kit, grab yourself some Game Face .20-Gram BBs, because they’ll do the job you want them to with a minimum of fuss.
It’s worth noting that Crosman are one of the oldest and most established BB brands on the market, so what comes with the Game Face .20-Gram BBs is a reassuring sense of quality and continuity – again, extremely useful for newcomers to airsoft.
You can also get 6mm BBs under the Game Face imprint too, should you need them. Never make the mistake of assuming that just because Crosman makes lightweight ammo, it’s necessarily slight or lower-quality.
There’s a precision in the Game Face .20-Gram Match Grade BBs that shows Crosman puts as much effort and skill into them as any manufacturer puts into heavier ammunition.
They’re double polished and seamless BBs, and they’re biodegradable, so – and we appreciate the irony of this – they won’t harm animals or the environments if they’re lost after shooting.
That’s quite possible, because, unlike many manufacturers, Crosman consistently makes darker-colored and even ‘camo’-colored BBs for the sneak attack factor, making them a favorite of snipers and ‘assassin’-style players.
If you’re new to airsoft, or if you want to hone your sniper game, the Game Face Match Grade .20-Gram BBs are among the best friends you can have.
But remember, they’re best used in weapons with a lower FPS because they won’t stand up to the higher impact forces of more powerful weapons.
Pros:
- A lightweight ammo is perfect for beginners and weapons with a lower FPS range
- Dark and camo-colored BBS are a favorite of sniper-style players
- Match Grade BBs give you a biodegradable BB that is fit for use in competition
Cons:
- Not suitable for higher impact guns, as they may well shatter in the barrel and let you down