Adjusting FPS & Different Spring Rates On An AEG

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Another round of tips from the KWA Insider on adjusting FPS and about different spring rates for use with AEGs... "Welcome to our latest breakdown video where we dive deep into KWA AEG variable system and Different  spring rates. In this detailed tutorial, we'll walk you through the essentials of adjusting your FPS  and understanding the impact of various spring rates in your airsoft gun."

Breaking Down Concept Of Energy Vs Speed Part 1

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More on the Joules versus FPS debate in airsoft as Airsoft Headquarters talk about it in this first part of their video... "This is a regularly discussed concept to beginner and novice AND experienced players that seem to forget that they do not need to utilize one single heavy BB weight for every gun (including pistols). This video was dedicated to breaking down the basic concept of joules and velocity and the next video will be the application on the field."

Fox Airsoft: FPS Explained

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Still confused on what FPS (feet per second) is all about? Here is Tang of Fox Airsoft to explain this term that airsoft players talk about all the time... and there is Joules which is discussed in many groups. But for now, it's about FPS... "Hello newbie airsofters! Today I want to touch on the subject of airsoft gun velocity. This will help you understand how to measure your airsoft gun's performance and know objectively how hard a gun shoots.

Evike.com 300 FPS Airsoft Fun Time

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You can still have fun playing indoor games even if you are all limited to 300 fps. Evike.com shows how it can be in this video. Don't you agree? They want to hear your thoughts... "What happens when you crank down the FPS of Airsoft gameplay down to 300 FPS?  More of the fun with less of the pain.  When you play Airsoft at lower FPS, you allow more players to experience Airsoft with less of the intimidation factor and more about the fun aspect of Airsoft. Join the conversation: Should all indoor fields reduce their FPS limits to 300 FPS?"

How To Downgrade A CO2 Pistol's FPS

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Tactical Shirts Airsoft have a video to share to everyone and it is about CO2 pistols and how to downgrade them to meet the FPS limits, especially for CQB game sites. The howto video is done in Spanish but they have provided English subtitles, so go ahead and click the play button to watch and learn.

Modify: What Causes Low FPS In AEGs?

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Modify-Tech explains the issue of low FPS in AEGs and one cause is can also be the hop-up spring. They present their Tapered Hop-Up Spring in their XTC as a good solution... "There are lots of variables causing AEGs low FPS issue. The air seal is a key point. The hop up spring, though small, accomplishes big as it can pushes the hop up chamber back into the air nozzle to reach a good air seal.

AONW's FPS Mystery: Barrel Length

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Airsoft Outlet Northwest talks about FPS and the barrel lengths in this video. An interesting watch... "Why would a shorter barrel make a rifle shoot harder than its stock long barrel? Why would that long barrel not affect a shorter rifle's FPS at all? We take a look inside a baffling airsoft tech question and come up with an interesting explanation."

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