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Rabbit · October 4th, 2013, 11:17

Bushings/Bearings are something i've never really done much reading into - only in the case of replacing plastic ones with metal for durability.

What really is the difference between 6mm, 7mm and 8mm? Even 9mm.

I've read that 6mm are ok for 350fps and lower set ups and any higher FPS should be done with 7mm or 8mm.

Solid bushings are more reliable than ball bearing ones, but for an increase in ROF you can keep a ball bearing set on the bevel gear.

Thoughts? Facts?

October 4th, 2013, 11:17	#1
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Bushings/Bearings : How significant are they? Bushings/Bearings are something i've never really done much reading into - only in the case of replacing plastic ones with metal for durability. What really is the difference between 6mm, 7mm and 8mm? Even 9mm. I've read that 6mm are ok for 350fps and lower set ups and any higher FPS should be done with 7mm or 8mm. Solid bushings are more reliable than ball bearing ones, but for an increase in ROF you can keep a ball bearing set on the bevel gear. Thoughts? Facts? Last edited by Rabbit; October 4th, 2013 at 11:45..