| While still new, airsoft competition has been enjoying a | | | | poor surface quality make accuracy and velocity |
| large rise in popularity the last few years and is quietly | | | | suffer greatly. The higher grade BB's however are |
| approaching the popularity levels of paintball. | | | | perfectly round and super smooth as well a slightly |
| But compared to paintball the people who are active in | | | | heavier. This allows a much flatter, repeatable flight |
| an airsoft competition tend to take their activity very | | | | path and higher accuracy. BBs range from .12 up to |
| seriously and therefore you need to be prepared to do | | | | .3g. The standard weight for competition is .20g. |
| battle, or you will be nothing more than a moving target | | | | Accessories: The airsoft warrior can add to the fun of |
| for them to practice on. The following guide lists some | | | | the game by using grenades that shower your |
| must have equipment in order to be successful on the | | | | opponents with hundreds of BB's, this definitely adds to |
| airsoft play field. | | | | the realism of battle. Airsoft Claymore mines are also |
| Must Have Items For Success | | | | another very fun and realistic item that lays down a |
| A Good Gun: A good airsoft gun is the most important | | | | large spread of BB's to take the maximum number of |
| item the warrior can take into the contest. Not only will | | | | opponents out of the game fast. |
| a better weapon shoot farther but it will also be more | | | | Safety Equipment: Although there is nothing to exciting |
| accurate. If you want to have fun and be competitive | | | | about safety equipment it is absolutely required. The |
| with airsoft do not try and cut corners on your | | | | power and speed the ammunition travels from these |
| weapon. Choose Metal gearboxes and bodies over | | | | guns could easily damage any sensitive body parts. |
| their plastic counterparts. The metal series Airsoft guns | | | | Eye and face protection are required items on the |
| have greater range, accuracy and durability. | | | | Airsoft play field. |
| Competition grade BB's: These are practically a | | | | While it may seem like child's play theses air gun |
| necessity when competing in a soft air gun contest. | | | | contests are taken very serious by the people who |
| The standard BB's that come with the gun are to | | | | play them. So always go in prepared or get ready to |
| lightweight and full of imperfections. The lightweight and | | | | get shot out fast. |