[Felipe Rabat]

OK, snipers. Greetings from Panama ?tje one in Central America, not the one in Florida, US).

In your experience, which are the best and most consistent BBs? I have used Novritsch (my current go to brand), MadBull (get some fliers), and Matrix (LOTs of flyers). I typically shoot 0.43g, which all 3 of my guns seem to like.

As for accuracy, it depends on the gun. My SRS has a bit less range than my VSR (10~15m less), but it is more accurate. But what I want to hear about is consistency! Which BB brand and weight gives you the most consistent results?

 

[Guges Mk3]

None of the "American" Brands.

Azimuth, Bushido, White Arrow are the current good middle-heavy weight brands of Airsoft bbs

Matrix is one Evike's House brands...cheapest of everything sold under the pretense of it being high quality.

 

[rm105]

BLS was my go-to for heavier BBs when I ran a DMR, very good quality and consistency. Ran .38 and .43 if I remember right.

 

[hardbap]

Does your field require biodegradable/compostable? I've had success with HPA and BLS but both require a washing before use.

Edit: It's also really humid part of the year where I live in the Northeast US. I've had BBs swell on me so I've invested in some of the reusable silica gel packs. Really I only needed them during the pandemic when I wasn't going through them at my normal rate.

 

[Guges Mk3]

HPA bbs is "made" by BLS.

 

[hardbap]

HPA bbs is "made" by BLS.

But is it the same formula that they sell under their own brand? As I understand it BLS will manufacture bbs for many resellers but often to differing specifications.

 

[Felipe Rabat]

Does your field require biodegradable/compostable?

No, no such requirement in any field in the country.

I've had success with HPA and BLS but both require a washing before use.

What do you wash them in? Water and soap or alcohol or what?

Edit: It's also really humid part of the year where I live in the Northeast US. I've had BBs swell on me so I've invested in some of the reusable silica gel packs. Really I only needed them during the pandemic when I wasn't going through them at my normal rate.

That's part of the reason I avoid Bio. Average humidity in Panama is 72, and 99 is not unheard of. So Bios swell rapidly here.

 

[hardbap]

What do you wash them in? Water and soap or alcohol or what?

Never alcohol. I just use warm, soapy H2O followed by cold H2O. Novritch has a decent vid. There is an old thread on this forum too. I've tried the Diet Coke method but didn't find it any better than good ol' soap and water. YMMV.

 

[Guges Mk3]

But is it the same formula that they sell under their own brand? As I understand it BLS will manufacture bbs for many resellers but often to differing specifications.

The answer for that is...it depends.