User blog comment:Griever0311/Ask A Marine Part Quattro/@comment-1260687-20100328070107

@Clavix2: I'd never use it like that regardless.

@DarthKenobi0: There's a huge difference; BB guns usually don't have an effective range past 50 meters or so.

If you're not used to firing the weapon, it can be a bit punishing; it's something you have to get used to.