Standard Steel: Affordable and widely compatible for plinking and casual training. Classics from Daisy and Crosman remain go-to choices for everyday shooting.
Try the Umarex Precision Steel BBs 1500-Pack
Copper / Zinc-Coated: Reduced friction and light rust protection. Popular in Umarex and Crosman premium BB lines, offering smoother cycling and tighter polish.
Like the Daisy Premium Zinc Plated Steel BBs
Frangible / Reduced-Ricochet: Composite BBs that break on impact to minimise bounce-back. Best used with rated traps; accuracy is secondary to safety.
The Air Venturi Dust Devil Frangible BBs (1500 ct) is a good example
Designed for .177 / 4.5 mm smoothbore BB pistols and BB rifles. Do not load steel BBs into pellet-only rifled barrels. For 6 mm airsoft or lead pellets, use their dedicated ammo hubs.
• CO₂ 12 g cartridges for steady pressure
• Speedloader for quick magazine fills
• Steel-rated traps and eye protection
• Maintenance oil and cleaning rods to prevent jams
Steel BBs can rust when exposed to moisture. Store sealed and dry—coated variants from Umarex or Daisy offer added protection. Always shoot into a proper backstop and confirm local usage rules.
Do BBs rust?
Yes. Uncoated steel corrodes quickly. Choose copper- or zinc-plated BBs and store in airtight containers.
What targets are safe?
Use BB-rated traps with angled plates—flat wood or metal can send BBs straight back.
Can I shoot indoors?
Only with a proper trap, ventilation, and mandatory eye protection.