Quick Summary
These APOLLO 0.28g 6mm Airsoft BBs come in a 1kg pouch with approximately 3,571 white BBs. They are part of the Field Series and are described as suited to outdoor, woodland and general field airsoft.
Key Details
| Detail | Product information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| BB weight | 0.28g per BB. The weight is relevant to flight behaviour and energy calculations. |
| Diameter | 5.95 +/- 0.01 mm, for checking against the requirements of your setup. |
| Nominal size | 6mm. |
| Colour and quantity | White BBs, approximately 3,571 in a 1kg pouch. |
| Series | APOLLO Field Series. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Hop-up performance: Check whether your setup can hop 0.28g BBs consistently. The description suggests comparing 0.28g with 0.25g or 0.30g under similar conditions.
- Site energy limits: Check the applicable joule limit for your setup. FPS alone does not give the full energy picture because BB mass also matters.
How It Works
A joule measures energy. The supplied description gives the kinetic energy formula as 0.5 x mass x velocity squared. At the same energy, a lighter BB travels faster and a heavier BB more slowly.
Hop-up applies backspin, which creates lift and affects the BB’s flight path. Too little hop can make it drop early, while too much can make it climb. BB weight also affects how quickly velocity is lost and how much wind influences the flight.
Choosing the Correct Version
The description recommends choosing a weight your setup can hop consistently while keeping within the site’s energy limits. It suggests comparing 0.25g, 0.28g and 0.30g BBs under similar conditions and judging the resulting flight path. A lighter BB may have greater initial velocity, while a heavier one may offer greater stability if the setup can support it.
Before You Decide
Check the 0.28g weight against your setup’s hop-up performance and the applicable site energy limit. Confirm that the 6mm size and stated diameter suit your requirements, and note that the pouch contains approximately 3,571 BBs.
