BB Specification Chart

[TorqueMaster]

Last winter I got bored and measured a bunch of BBs.  I have since added a couple new types, so I have updated the chart.

Most notably, Daisy has some match BBs (NOT the 0.175" Avantis intended for the 499 target rifle) that are 0.1720 caliber -- and they blow away all the others for sizing consistency.  I have only tried them in my Daisy 35, and it does not like them, regular Daisys do better on average, go figure.  The other new add is the Umarex silver BBs, which weigh a bit more than their black ones, but are otherwise quite similar in consistency.

[PelletSport]

Last winter I got bored and measured a bunch of BBs.  I have since added a couple new types, so I have updated the chart.

Most notably, Daisy has some match BBs (NOT the 0.175" Avantis intended for the 499 target rifle) that are 0.1720 caliber -- and they blow away all the others for sizing consistency.  I have only tried them in my Daisy 35, and it does not like them, regular Daisys do better on average, go figure.  The other new add is the Umarex silver BBs, which weigh a bit more than their black ones, but are otherwise quite similar in consistency.

Good stuff Bender, I mean Torquemaster, ha ha! I really enjoy learning about this kind of info. Much appreciated.

[desertplinker]

My 499 thanks you. Increased my accuracy a bit.

[TorqueMaster]

Sweet!  The 0.1720s are shooting better than the intended Avantis?

[desertplinker]

Sweet!  The 0.1720s are shooting better than the intended Avantis?

Truth is I only have two precision bb's on hand. The Daisy blue label Match grade precision ground fall a bit slower in the 499 shot tube, and those are the one's that are a bit more accurate.