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Donster October 8th, 2008 16:56

Black BBs are overrated because unless you have your BB flight path memorized you can't always see what where your shots go. IMHO

pusangani October 8th, 2008 17:08

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Originally Posted by coachster (Post 835966)
I would rather pay for black BB's in .25 or .28 over going heavier.

+1

Wilson October 8th, 2008 17:15

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Originally Posted by DONSTER 125 (Post 836138)
Black BBs are overrated because unless you have your BB flight path memorized you can't always see what where your shots go. IMHO

I take it you don't do real steel shooting?

Sha Do October 8th, 2008 17:30

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Originally Posted by FOX_111 (Post 836105)
Also, I have no data that show the usefullness of a BB heavyer than 0.43g. in 6mm. Even if the 0.43g was made all metal, at the velocities we use, it would not be dangerous.

It's not the velocity that is the issue with metal BBs, but rather the fact that they transfer a lot more of the kenetic energy to what ever they hit. Plastic flexes and chips upon impact, metal does not. Therefore there becomes a greater risk of cracking a set of goggles when you use metal BBs.

I'd like to see up to a 0.40 gram weight BB made with out metal, though again you'd have a limited market. Black or OD in all weights (0.25s, 0.28s, 0.30s, 0.36s, and 0.40s)...easier to track on bright days, or during those winter games.
But what ever you decide Jay, keep up the quality....there still the best BBs around in my opinion.

SHA DO

FOX_111 October 8th, 2008 17:49

I have to data that show the difference in energie transfert of plastic vs metal BBs. It's logical, but still un-demonstrated. The only thing that come to mind, are the wild BBs used in some other country where they shattered windows due to their abnormal density. It's still unproven though.

Donster October 8th, 2008 19:15

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Originally Posted by Wilson (Post 836153)
I take it you don't do real steel shooting?

no. not yet... dont get me wrong. i know that post made me sound ignorant. i apologize and i didn't mean to belittle your opinion in any way, shape or form. its just that with the inherent accuracy issues of airsoft, i dont quite see the usefulness of black bbs unless i know the flight path of my BB down to the T. that being said, i would rather pay more for heavy bbs than black bbs. sorry if i came across in a negative light.

bean October 8th, 2008 19:21

Scarecrow have you thought of offering your bb's up on a more then canadian basis. I know the heavier weight bb's are slowly diminishing and people who use ba's are starting to get concerned.

kmsakura October 8th, 2008 19:36

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Originally Posted by DONSTER 125 (Post 835932)
when i say metal core, im referring to a VERY tiny one that is only used to increase the weight of the of bb. if the metal core is 2mm in diamter, there is still 2mm of plastic covering the core all around. currently, i have yet to hear about a BB Bastard BB shattering, though with the introduction of the metal core, it is possible i think

isn't a heavy middle with a light softer outside how they make Armour piercing bullets? i know its unlikely but couldn't that potentially cause more damage if it strikes a hard surface, like the plastic body of some guns if the metal somehow punches thought the plastic?

coach October 8th, 2008 20:18

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Originally Posted by DONSTER 125 (Post 836138)
Black BBs are overrated because unless you have your BB flight path memorized you can't always see what where your shots go. IMHO

That's what a scope or an RDS are for. I had no issues using the black MT .25's I bought for border wars.

BeAcH October 8th, 2008 20:55

I just mix black and white bbs together, 60/40 works alot better than straight black bb's

Scarecrow October 8th, 2008 21:21

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Originally Posted by bean (Post 836238)
Scarecrow have you thought of offering your bb's up on a more then canadian basis. I know the heavier weight bb's are slowly diminishing and people who use ba's are starting to get concerned.

If I do go `international`(ie: Canada & US) I`ll use eBay to experiment first. The problem is BBs are heavy and shipping becomes progressively more expensive the greater distance you ship to the point where the customer won`t bear the cost anymore - so it becomes a local thing.

bean October 8th, 2008 21:29

Now if you could ship them in bulk to say a supplier or someone like spartan imports in the us who handles most the stuff being brought in would that be more effective?

Barf October 8th, 2008 21:29

There's a few on the sniper crew that are in for .36 whites. I'm definitely in for some. The graphite coated bb's tend to foul the barrel.

I shoot .28 with my L96 and the performance is amazing

Scarecrow October 9th, 2008 07:54

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Originally Posted by bean (Post 836349)
Now if you could ship them in bulk to say a supplier or someone like spartan imports in the us who handles most the stuff being brought in would that be more effective?

No, I`d never do rice bags. It brings up the opportunity to rebrand them and Ive put too much work into my brand.

Drake October 9th, 2008 08:23

Since people are bringing up black BBs, have you ever considered doing tracers? Specially in heavier than the typical .2g and preferably in red/orange.


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