Are non-bio BBs actually any better?

[Gunboat Diplomat]

I've only ever used bio BBs, never had any issues, no noticeable fouling in any of my guns.

 

However, I frequently hear (usually in GBBR discussions) of people only using non-bios in their guns for reasons ranging from accuracy to gun cleaning.

 

Is this just recycled clap-trap from the days when early bios were rubbish, but have since gotten much better?  Or is there some non-bio nirvana I'm missing out on.  

 

Disclaimer I only intend to use them on sites that permit them, for all the others I'll continue with bios.

[Baser]

I've used both and to be honest can't say I notice the difference in both GBBR and AEG, but I'm not fussy and a terrible shot! 

 

Think originally the bios went bad over time or if they got damp and I've read some say you get more bits of BB in your barrel if you use bios. 

 

I just use what I can get as some sites / shops carry limited stock so if I want to use .28 or .32 or something else my gun of choice likes to run I just buy what's there.

[Cannonfodder]

23 minutes ago, Gunboat Diplomat said:

 

Is this just recycled clap-trap from the days when early bios were rubbish,

Exactly that. I've never noticed any difference in performance between the two and never had any problems with them. Quite simply the idea of bio bbs being bad isn't true anymore and needs to be confined to history along with chronoing on .2s

[Tommikka]

I have no comparison of bio BB vs non-bio BB, but the main factor that matters is consistency in each BB

 

Nice round balls manufactured to a consistent size, that do not have nasty mould seams to affect their balance will fly like all the other ones in the batch 

 

Good manufacturing complete with quality control will do that, and as long as the bio materials are not being affected by their storage environment then they will be fine 

The experience with any BB will be dependant on its match / suitability for the set up of the RIF

 

[Lyndication]

FWIW modern bio BBs are made of PLA and coated in wax. The ones you shoot will still be there centuries later.

 

Since they don't really biodegrade they're pretty much the same as non bios.