Airsoft is a game that has become very popular in the past several years. It has become a practical form of military training and is used by tactical forces such as the military and S.W.A.T. Airsoft guns are very similar in appearance to real guns and, in some cases, are even made by the manufacturers of the real guns. The ammunition for Airsoft is comprised of small, round pellets, or bbs, that are typically made of plastic. Some Airsoft ammo is made of copper, or other materials. There are only three different types of Airsoft ammo: biodegradable, tracers, and paintballs. They are categorized by weight and size, and the effectiveness of the Airsoft bbs are dependent on these sizes, as well as the Airsoft gun that is used.

Standard bbs for Airsoft ammo is round and light weight, however, special Airsoft bbs are manufactured for use by players to improve their games and to get an advantage. Among the different specialty Airsoft bbs is the biodegradable ammo. They come in various weights and are preferred as the Airsoft ammo for outdoor field scenarios. Sweeping up the ammo is not a viable choice in this situation, so the Airsoft bbs need to breakdown naturally. The manufacturing of these biodegradable Airsoft ammo utilize different processes, including soil microbes, as well as photosensitive degradation. They are being produced with the best qualities of conventional Airsoft ammo, but are using homogenous resin for the construction. Some countries are now regulating the Airsoft ammo used and permitting only biodegradable Airsoft bbs for use.

Some scenarios require glow-in-the-dark Airsoft ammo to be used. This type of ammo is called a tracer, because they can be seen in the dark. Tracer bbs are typically used with a device that charges the bbs with a flash of light when they leave the barrel. They, then, remain luminescent while in flight. The tracers "charger" is typically disguised as a muzzle suppressor, or silencer, or are hidden inside the actual magazine. The glow-in-the-dark Airsoft bbs are also manufactured as biodegradable, as well. Paint-filled bbs are also manufactured, but are not widely used. The occurrence of the thin outer shells being punctured in the barrel can cause significant damage to the inside of the barrel and therefore are not used as often.

One of the most important aspects of Airsoft bbs is the weight of the Airsoft ammo. The lighter the ammunition, the less accurate. The heavier the ammunition, the shorter the range. However, this can also depend on the Airsoft guns, as well. Standard size Airsoft bbs are between six millimeters and eight millimeters. However, taking into consideration velocity and trajectory can benefit you in the long run. For instance, lighter Airsoft bbs will hunting be able to gain greater velocities, but will be heavily influenced by wind and air friction, making them less accurate. Heavier Airsoft bbs will be more accurate, but will have a more curved trajectory, making its range shorter. This can be modified slightly by using what is called a "hop-up", which stands for "High operation power-up". It is a device that puts a back-spin on Airsoft bbs increasing their range.

Picking the best weighted Airsoft ammo for your gun can influence the game you are in. The better the trajectory and velocity, the more accurate the shot and the better you will play. The gun also contributes a lot to the way you play. The higher quality the gun, the better the shooting capabilities. Keeping this in mind will improve your game significantly.