Because of the significant size disparity between the two types of ammunition, airsoft hits are generally less painful than paintball hits. Because paintballs have a larger increase of impact than other types of balls, professional paintball players typically wear lightweight armor that is comparable to the armor used for motor cross, and they always wear full face protection.
What Determines the Level of Pain When Playing Airsoft and Paintball?
The following is a list that provides a short overview of all the factors that impact the level of pain:
• The distance between the target and the shooter
• The direction and speed of the wind
• The number of frames per second that the weapon that was utilized was capable of producing
• The number of clothes that were worn to protect you from the impact
How Distance Affects Pain in Paintball and Airsoft
The distance between you and the target has a significant impact on the rate of the BB or paintball. This is because, beyond a certain point, the BB’s acceleration begins to gradually decrease.
For instance, if someone is shooting at you from a distance of 150 feet, it’s possible that you won’t even feel it when they strike you! It can be very similar to throwing a BB at someone with your hands in terms of the amount of agony it causes at that distance. So, make sure you know where you are about someone’s opponent at all times. It could keep you from a lot of trouble. For your own protection, you should make every effort to maintain a distance of at least fifty feet between each engagement.
Make use of this information by constantly attempting to double-tap people while they are at wider distances; they are far more likely to feel your second shot than they are your first.
How the Wind Will Affect Your Shots
It’s possible that if you’re just starting as a player, you haven’t given thought to how the wind affects your shots. It does make a significant difference. Particularly so if the field you play on is located outside. For those who prefer to play indoors, there’s nothing to worry about in this regard (unless you have a plane engine running inside the arena).
Keep in mind that the wind has a greater impact on airsoft players than it does on paintball players because paintball players typically engage in combat at relatively close ranges.
When you are firing into the wind, your BBs will have a harder time making it to the target you are aiming for. This is because the speed of your BBs will slow down.
When these forces interact with one another, the effects of each are somewhat nullified by the other.
Imagine you’re in a game of tug of war with your opponent. The wind is exerting a force that is opposing the force that is being exerted by your projectile.
This indicates that the opposite is happening if you are firing into the wind rather than with it.
Your BB will cover more ground, but its path will be curved in a way that depends on the direction that which the wind is blowing.
Since it can blow in either direction, the wind is a challenging variable to be included in the airsoft pain equation.
So, in order to aid you out while playing airsoft on an outdoor field, here are some airsoft tips:
•When shooting in windy situations, it is recommended that you use BBs that contain at least 0.25 ounces each because the bigger weight provides a better experience.
•Consider the direction in which the wind is blowing and make adjustments to your shots so that they are more to the left or more to the right, depending on which way the wind is blowing
• Push in closer to your adversary because winded shots have less force
FPS Is Important in Paintball & Airsoft
Now, the frame rate is of the utmost significance. And don’t forget.
Your gun’s speed is measured in frames per second (FPS). It provides the information in feet per second regarding how quickly your shot is moving. When you are shot, the magnitude of the pain will normally increase in proportion to the rating of this.
Imagine a car moving at a speed of 20 miles per hour to gain a better understanding of this concept. An accident with this vehicle would cause significantly less damage than one with a vehicle going at sixty miles per hour. When the speed is increased, so too does the amount of damage.
When rated with a.20g BB, the majority of airsoft replicas have an FPS range of between 350 and 400. Since the majority of fields need you to chronograph at less than 400 FPS, this is a decent spot for your pistol to be.
Snipers are generally deemed to be an exception to this choro rule. Because these weapons have a greater FPS, the bb travels farther and faster even during extended engagements.
To sum everything up, the higher the frame rate per second (FPS), the more excruciating the pain will be when you are shot.
You will require equipment that is called a tachometer to determine the FPS of your firearm.
A Few Quick Pointers Regarding the Frames Per Second of your Airsoft Gun
• If you use a Rifle or sniper, make an effort to boost your FPS (check with the laws of the field in your area).
• Make sure there is no variation in the frame rate; if there is more than a +/- 10 FPS difference, you may have a problem with air large leaks.
Lastly, remember that frame rate does not always mean accuracy! This is a common misunderstanding among those who are just starting in the airsoft world.
Follow Safety Rules
Remember to follow all field and safety rules as a last line of defense against being hit. These are here to keep you safe!
• Never leave the field with a loaded handgun.
• Make sure your safety is turned off.
• Never put your finger on the trigger unless you’re ready to fire.
When not in use, wear a barrel sock; when not in use, wear an orange flash hider; store your weapon in a rifle bag or case, especially when transporting it; unload your magazines before leaving the court; make sure your chamber is cleared when putting your weapon away.
