Tag: fps
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How to get started in Airsoft
Getting started in Airsoft might seem a daunting task, but here’s a guide to explain what you need to know. Facebook is an absolute minefield of information both good and bad, and due to the vast media content out there, it’s generally a bit distorted and edited. And there’s a lot of information scattered everywhere…
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Get Low – the 1j Rifle
It’s an idea I’ve been toying with for a while, but after a recent sniper training event the argument for a 1j sniper rifle has grown massively. I know most new players look at the power limits and think “I need to get as close to the maximum as possible”. I even know some famous…
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FPS vs Joules – SAAS Maine
A bit of a redirect for this one. A superb piece by the legend that is Bearsoft on fps vs joules. There’s still a huge belief in UK airsoft that fps = range, and you get loads of guys trying to push for even a 5fps increase, to push right to the limits without actually…
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Springs and FPS
Honestly, the majority of emails and messages I get about upgrading that start with “how big a spring should I put in first” is scary. Power first. In the UK, our upper limit is 2.3 joules (j) of energy, which roughly equates to 500fps using 0.20g bb’s. The most common mistake for anyone beginning upgrades…
