Thursday, September 16, 2010

BB guns: an overview

BB guns are a type of air gun which can be used for the purpose of shooting projectiles called BBs after the birdshot pellet of approximately the same size. These projectiles are generally spherical but can also be pointed. The pointed ones are usually used for bird hunting purpose. Nowadays these are designed in such a way that these have a bore diameter and caliber of 0.177 inches (4.5 mm). Besides, these are usually steel and are plated either with zinc or copper to resist corrosion. You will come across several Asian companies which manufacture plastic BBs for recreation.


These types of guns have a variety of uses. It is possible to shoot competitively with these guns. In fact The National Rifle Association youth shooting program has classifications for smoothbore BB guns, open from ages 8 to 15.


These are similar in functionality to airsoft or paintball weapons, particularly the way they are put to uses in rural areas. There are so many websites which deal with such kind of guns. You can get them for affordable prices and offers.

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