6mm steel bb?S

watkins_zx2r · July 27th, 2007, 03:09

just a question.
can you buy 6mm steel bbs?
would these work or dammage the gun in some way.
and out of intrest what is the best fps you could get out of a ksc g19.
thanks

tony123 · July 27th, 2007, 03:16

You can buy alluminum bbs here: http://www.bbbullets.co.nz/advanced_..._id=34&pfrom=1

I just googled it. I dont know if the site is trustworthy or not.

I dont know the effects of alluminum bbs and airsoft guns. Im thinking a few minites on google will help you out though.

mcguyver · July 27th, 2007, 03:30

Piper Precision sells 0.88g steel BBs for use in their miniguns. They're very expensive (as opposed to plastic BBs) and may be too heavy for the stock plastic parts like nozzle, tappet, hop-up, etc., to work effectively and reliably. The bras barrel may also take a beating as well.

Without a seriously upgraded gun, your performance may not be adequate to shoot those BBs with effective velocity and range.

Sp0r3 · July 27th, 2007, 06:21

The site Tony pointed out sells 0.30g aluminum BB's. I suspect it would have less impact on the gun than the 0.88g steel BB's. But unless you are planning to use your airsoft as a lethal weapon, why use metal BB's? I'm sure your local airsoft field won't let you use them since they aren't that safe for game use...

Skruface · July 27th, 2007, 11:49

Just buy a bb gun. You'll get 10 times the performance at 1/3 the price.

Armyissue · July 27th, 2007, 12:34

I have steel .88 6mm bb's in stock $4/100.

Greylocks · July 27th, 2007, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by watkins_zx2r

just a question.
can you buy 6mm steel bbs?
would these work or dammage the gun in some way.
and out of intrest what is the best fps you could get out of a ksc g19.
thanks

I am curious: Why would you need rare, heavy and expensive BBs for an airsoft gun?

Depending on the metal used, they could and would damage your barrel eventually. So it's a waste of money for the purchase cost and the future repair costs.

FPS on gas pistols depends on the gas used, the ambient temperature, and the BB weight.

Safe shooting levels are another discussion.
The more information you provide in your profile, the better replies you will get from players near where you live. If you are not in Canada, your laws and the availability of equipment will vary a lot.

The Saint · July 27th, 2007, 13:10

WB Grey.

If one looks at the 0.88g BBs, it's actually over most field limits in terms of energy if you can get it to 200fps. It's barely practical at that speed, time on target's like forever even at 30'. One's really better off sticking with saner and more readily available weights.

Voodoo · July 27th, 2007, 13:38

6mm bearings can be found in most all automatic transmitions. they weigh in at about .94grams

LUBE THE BBs first

Armyissue · July 27th, 2007, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greylocks

I am curious: Why would you need rare, heavy and expensive BBs for an airsoft gun?

I was at my buddies pool one evening and used a Floatie pool noodle to launch a Green glow stick over 60 feet, it landed on the neighbours roof and glowed all night.... and heres the point It was fun!

Nice to see you again GreyLocks

Greylocks · July 27th, 2007, 21:28

I guess for shits and giggles, but I'd rather not deal with the drawbacks. My guess is that he'd be better off with a decent pellet gun.

CDN_Stalker · July 27th, 2007, 22:11

My upgraded G19 puts out 0.20g BB at 340fps, and 0.43g BBs at 265fps. So I'd say a 0.88g BB would be around 200fps IF that, quite possibly lower. But in order to get any kind of distance with it over 40-60ft, you'd have to aim high.

In so far as more damage to the target, old wives tales period unless one is talking about somthing frangible such as glass. Yes, it'll hit with more impact, but not much more and only at close range. Not like a steel BB would imbed itself in the skin anymore than a plastic one would.

Twiggy · October 26th, 2022, 17:31

For those asking, why not get a bb or pellet gun, well there's currently only one bb/pellet gun I know of that is an AEG, and the rest are either pump, break-single shot, lever, or hpa powered.

The reason I originally decided to get an airsoft gun is that I wanted something electric powered and that has full auto, easy to find that in airsoft. The fact that I can also play airsoft when I feel like it, is a plus.

If his gun is upgraded enough to handle these steel/aluminum bbs, then it could be great backyard fun, if his property is large enough, or he can go out of town somewhere to shoot.

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July 27th, 2007, 03:09	#1
watkins_zx2r Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	6mm steel bb?S just a question. can you buy 6mm steel bbs? would these work or dammage the gun in some way. and out of intrest what is the best fps you could get out of a ksc g19. thanks

July 27th, 2007, 03:30	#3
mcguyver Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern Alberta	Piper Precision sells 0.88g steel BBs for use in their miniguns. They're very expensive (as opposed to plastic BBs) and may be too heavy for the stock plastic parts like nozzle, tappet, hop-up, etc., to work effectively and reliably. The bras barrel may also take a beating as well. Without a seriously upgraded gun, your performance may not be adequate to shoot those BBs with effective velocity and range. __________________ Age verifier Northern Alberta Democracy is two wolves and a sheep discussing what's for dinner. Freedom is the wolves limping away while the sheep reloads. Never confuse freedom with democracy.

July 27th, 2007, 06:21	#4
Sp0r3 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	The site Tony pointed out sells 0.30g aluminum BB's. I suspect it would have less impact on the gun than the 0.88g steel BB's. But unless you are planning to use your airsoft as a lethal weapon, why use metal BB's? I'm sure your local airsoft field won't let you use them since they aren't that safe for game use... Last edited by Sp0r3; July 27th, 2007 at 06:56..

July 27th, 2007, 03:16	#2
tony123 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brandon MB	You can buy alluminum bbs here: http://www.bbbullets.co.nz/advanced_..._id=34&pfrom=1 I just googled it. I dont know if the site is trustworthy or not. I dont know the effects of alluminum bbs and airsoft guns. Im thinking a few minites on google will help you out though.

July 27th, 2007, 12:34	#6
Armyissue Administrator of Pants Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Port Credit	I have steel .88 6mm bb's in stock $4/100. __________________ *** * * * * * * * F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r * * * * * * ***

July 27th, 2007, 13:10	#8
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	WB Grey. If one looks at the 0.88g BBs, it's actually over most field limits in terms of energy if you can get it to 200fps. It's barely practical at that speed, time on target's like forever even at 30'. One's really better off sticking with saner and more readily available weights. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

July 27th, 2007, 13:38	#9
Voodoo Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary	6mm bearings can be found in most all automatic transmitions. they weigh in at about .94grams LUBE THE BBs first __________________ why cant westcan come back?

July 27th, 2007, 21:28	#11
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	I guess for shits and giggles, but I'd rather not deal with the drawbacks. My guess is that he'd be better off with a decent pellet gun.

July 27th, 2007, 22:11	#12
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	My upgraded G19 puts out 0.20g BB at 340fps, and 0.43g BBs at 265fps. So I'd say a 0.88g BB would be around 200fps IF that, quite possibly lower. But in order to get any kind of distance with it over 40-60ft, you'd have to aim high. In so far as more damage to the target, old wives tales period unless one is talking about somthing frangible such as glass. Yes, it'll hit with more impact, but not much more and only at close range. Not like a steel BB would imbed itself in the skin anymore than a plastic one would. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

October 26th, 2022, 17:31	#13
Twiggy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2022	For those asking, why not get a bb or pellet gun, well there's currently only one bb/pellet gun I know of that is an AEG, and the rest are either pump, break-single shot, lever, or hpa powered. The reason I originally decided to get an airsoft gun is that I wanted something electric powered and that has full auto, easy to find that in airsoft. The fact that I can also play airsoft when I feel like it, is a plus. If his gun is upgraded enough to handle these steel/aluminum bbs, then it could be great backyard fun, if his property is large enough, or he can go out of town somewhere to shoot.

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