HOP, whats good and whats not?

[Samurai]

• 280-300FPS: No heavier than .20g; however if your hop up is better than average, shoot for .23g.
• 300-350FPS: .25g if your hop up can handle it is a good way to go. .20g still works well here and is appropriate, but try a little heavier like .23g or .25g.
• 350-400FPS: With this velocity, aim for .25g up to .30g depending on your hop up set up. Properly tuned rifles with this BB weight will outperform those with lighter BBs at range.
• 400-450FPS: Going for a DMR set up? Try at least .28g and with proper hop up adjustment, .36g is achievable with exceptional results.
• 500-550FPS: Long range marksmanship requires the heaviest and best BB you can afford. .32g up to .43g is suggested for those who want that "whistle" sound when a heavy BB with good backspin penetrates the air on its way to the doomed target. A patient, meticulous technician and shooter should be able to achieve 250-300ft range with his or her rifle.

This is not 100% true.

In my boltie I use 0.36 or 0.40 with 345fps (with 0.20). I my AEG (340 fps with 0.20) I use 0.3. Far better range and grouping than with lower weights. Not just with these two guns.

In the MK23 I use 0.28 with the fps lower than 300fps (with 0.20). No joule creep in any of those.

FPS and BB weight doesn't have much to do with each other. Cylinder vs barrel volume is a key factor for deciding weight. However I always recommend to use the heaviest BB your hopup can spin, if you want effective range and accuracy (and flatter trajectory). Also, heavier BBs reach the target faster too.

The only consideration is cost. If you use full auto then that compensates for the lack of accuracy but you might want more BBs for the same price.

 

[proffrink]

I agree with Samurai, but the guide isn't bad for someone who's super new and doesn't know what to buy initially. Always push for those heavier weights though.

 

[GiantKiwi]

but is generally relatively correct)

Thank you for not reading this line. About ready to stop bothering with this forum.

 

[GiantKiwi]

Cylinder vs barrel volume is a key factor for deciding weight. //This is complete and utter bollocks.

However I always recommend to use the heaviest BB your hopup can spin, if you want effective range and accuracy (and flatter trajectory). Also, heavier BBs reach the target faster too. //said this already in my post, more proof that people don't actually read anything

 

[jcheeseright]

You're going to have trouble justifying some copypasta by putting 'generally' in one line.

Most of the information there is correct-enough for a complete newbie but not ACTUALLY correct. Much like the model of an atom taught at GCSE is enough to get the general concept across... but is actually complete bollocks.

 

[ikarma70]

I have a zci tb barrel in my real sword and it's accuracy hitting an a4 sheet at 60yards with .25-.28.

At 40 yards I'm hitting a 6" paper target every time( the airgunners were impressed with the accuracy considering it's only a BB gun LOL) and from an engineering POV I find the quality is damned good for the money.

 

[Sacarathe]

Cylinder vs barrel volume is a key factor for deciding weight. //This is complete and utter bollocks.

However I always recommend to use the heaviest BB your hopup can spin, if you want effective range and accuracy (and flatter trajectory). Also, heavier BBs reach the target faster too. //said this already in my post, more proof that people don't actually read anything

Why exactly are people prohibited from stating something which another person has said already? Are you saying that forum users can't give good advice if another person already gave it?

 

[GiantKiwi]

Why exactly are people prohibited from stating something which another person has said already? Are you saying that forum users can't give good advice if another person already gave it?

Why are you quoting me on a thread that died 2 months ago? Trying to further prove my point about useless reiteration?

 

[Sacarathe]

Why are you quoting me on a thread that died 2 months ago? Trying to further prove my point about useless reiteration?

I didn't bump the thread, are you not responsible for what you wrote just because of the passage of time? I think its ridiculous to suggest someone cannot say something just because someone else said it first.

 

[Alex]

R hop should only be used on 400 plus fps guns so dmrs and snipers as it give stability towards the end of the travel people think that you get infant range you don't it's just a more stable shot