Whats the difference between a spring powered bolt-action rifle, a gas operated rifle and an AEG?
The spring powered bolt-action rifles are powered by a spring that is compressed each time you cycle the bolt. The spring is what drives the piston forward, which produces the air to propel the BB, they are sometimes commonly referred to as “air-cocking”. There are few moving parts, are easier to maintain, a little more reliable and quite durable. They can be upgraded to increase their velocity to perform better, extend their range and be more accurate. The advantage of a spring powered bolt-action rifle is that they offer better range, accuracy and are more consistent. The disadvantage is that the bolt must be cycled each time you wish to load and fire the rifle. It will also take a greater effort to cycle the bolt, if you install a high rated spring and are in the prone position, which can put a stress on the bolt handle. Gas operated rifles are powered by a source of compressed gas which is used to propel the BB; you can convert a spring powered bolt-action rifle into a gas operated
