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Hop Units & Rubbers

Socom Tactical is your go-to for reliable hop units and rubbers for your airsoft guns. We provide an extensive collection of high-quality products that are designed to enhance the accuracy, range, and power of your firearms. Read More
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What does a hop-up do on an airsoft gun?

A hop-up unit is a small, adjustable part on an airsoft gun that increases the range of your BB shots using the Magnus Effect. It works to add a backspin on the fired airsoft BBs, which causes more accuracy in your shots.

What does adjusting the hop-up do?

Adjusting the hop-up will change how much backspin is put on the BBs. A weaker setting will allow for less backspin, while a stronger setting will allow for more backspin.

What is the best hop-up for airsoft?

When looking for an upgraded hop unit, it's best to seek out advice from other owners of the same gun you wish to fit it to. In some cases, a hop unit designed for a particular platform (e.g. AK), may only fit to certain brands that produce it.

An upgraded hop unit will always provide at least some benefit to performance, but some prove to be stronger, more effective, and better at optimising your 'hop'. Make sure to consider this when asking for advice, which our expert team will always be happy to provide.

What does a hop-up rubber degree mean?

The hop-up rubber degree relates to how much backspin the hop-up unit applies to the BBs. The higher the degree, the more backspin is put on the bullets. Generally, a degree of 50 or 60 is ideal for most airsoft AEGs.

Airsoft Hop Units & Rubbers

Our collection includes hop-up rubbers, buckings, nubs and hop-up chambers for a whole range of airsoft guns – all essential components for accurate and consistent shooting. We stock trusted airsoft brands, such as Prometheus, MAXX Model and Guarder, so you can be confident that you're getting a quality product when you shop with us.

Hop-Up Units

Hop-up units are small, adjustable parts of an airsoft gun that put backspin on your airsoft BBs. Thanks to the Magnus Effect, this backspin generates lift, helping BBs fly further and straighter. We stock airsoft hop-up units for a range of airsoft guns, including the M4, Tokyo Marui GBB series, VSR-10 series and many more. For pistols, see our Hi-Capa upgrades, and for snipers, our sniper upgrades. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can choose from aluminium or polymer hop-up units. Aluminium units generally offer increased stability and resistance to wear, while polymer units are a great value alternative.

Hop-Up Rubbers

Hop-up rubbers work with the hop-up unit to grip the top of the BB and apply backspin. A quality rubber with a good air seal can make a big difference to accuracy and range. If you want to take your airsoft shooting accuracy to the next level, then get your hands on quality hop-up units, rubbers and nubs from Socom Tactical, and pair them with a tightbore inner barrel. Shop from our extensive collection today, and enjoy free shipping on orders over £100.

What does a hop-up do on an airsoft gun?

A hop-up puts backspin on your BBs as they leave the barrel. Thanks to the Magnus Effect, this creates lift, helping your shots travel further and straighter.

What does adjusting the hop-up do?

Adjusting the hop-up changes how much backspin is put on the BBs. Too little and BBs will drop early; too much and they'll curve upwards. Heavier BBs generally need more hop.

What is the best hop-up for airsoft?

It depends on your gun. A rotary-style aluminium unit, such as those from MAXX Model, is a popular upgrade for M4 AEGs, while TDC hop chambers are popular for pistols. Get in touch if you'd like advice for your gun.

What does a hop-up rubber degree mean?

The degree refers to the rubber's hardness. Softer rubbers (around 50–60°) grip the BB more and suit lower-power guns and colder weather, while harder rubbers (around 70–80°) are more durable and suit higher-power guns and warmer weather.
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