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I want to like shooting BB's. I really do. I like everything about shooting smaller ammo. I prefer smaller frames that fit into my pocket. I like using light bands and tubes to chase cans around. I like being able to pack 50-60 1/4" steel comfortably in my back pocket. I enjoy being able to shoot near people in parks with something unobtrusive and non-threatening.
But I'm not having any luck with BB's. I've been using copper .177 ammo I stole from my brother, and it's been one problem after another. I am calling upon you, the wise greybeards and plinkers of the forum, to help me give it one last 'college try' before giving up altogether and settling on larger, more expensive 1/4" steel as my go-to ammo.
I'd like to hear all your tips and preferred methods, but there are three things I seem to be struggling with in particular:
1. What pouch size? I've been cutting pouches out of old soft leather, and it often feels like the BB just gets lost in there. It's hard to tell if the ammo is settled deep in the pocket and centered correctly, and it's hard to tell if my misses are related to my poor ability or using the wrong type of pouch. So what do you prefer? What size, material, or brand pouch should I use?
2. What band strength? I've been using single 1632 tubes for my small ammo, but my accuracy is slightly erratic. Are they too overpowered for BB's? Is there a BB setup I should/could just purchase from a supplier? My pouch and band tying skills are pretty sad, and I'm sure that's affecting my aim as much as my choice of tubes.
3. How do I grip? I learned to grip ammo from Bill Hays. I use my thumb pad and the second knuckle on my forefinger. I pinch the ammo itself, making sure not to pinch in front of it. This seems rather difficult with BB's though, as I can barely feel them sometimes. How do you all do it?
Sorry for the long post. Shooting BB's is my ultimate goal at this point, for both cost effectiveness and ease of carry, and I'm willing to throw down some dollars to get the right bands, pouches etc. Just point me in the right direction!
But I'm not having any luck with BB's. I've been using copper .177 ammo I stole from my brother, and it's been one problem after another. I am calling upon you, the wise greybeards and plinkers of the forum, to help me give it one last 'college try' before giving up altogether and settling on larger, more expensive 1/4" steel as my go-to ammo.
I'd like to hear all your tips and preferred methods, but there are three things I seem to be struggling with in particular:
1. What pouch size? I've been cutting pouches out of old soft leather, and it often feels like the BB just gets lost in there. It's hard to tell if the ammo is settled deep in the pocket and centered correctly, and it's hard to tell if my misses are related to my poor ability or using the wrong type of pouch. So what do you prefer? What size, material, or brand pouch should I use?
2. What band strength? I've been using single 1632 tubes for my small ammo, but my accuracy is slightly erratic. Are they too overpowered for BB's? Is there a BB setup I should/could just purchase from a supplier? My pouch and band tying skills are pretty sad, and I'm sure that's affecting my aim as much as my choice of tubes.
3. How do I grip? I learned to grip ammo from Bill Hays. I use my thumb pad and the second knuckle on my forefinger. I pinch the ammo itself, making sure not to pinch in front of it. This seems rather difficult with BB's though, as I can barely feel them sometimes. How do you all do it?
Sorry for the long post. Shooting BB's is my ultimate goal at this point, for both cost effectiveness and ease of carry, and I'm willing to throw down some dollars to get the right bands, pouches etc. Just point me in the right direction!