The biggest key to making sure your darts will reach maximum distance capable, is to ensure that they are 100% in tip-top shape. A crooked dart is not going to do much good in battle and it is likely that a damaged dart can cause the shooting device to jam. It becomes stuck easily in the barrel if it is frayed or torn in any place.
Next, you will want to ensure that the given Nerf blaster is aimed anywhere in between 35-40 degrees in angle, then make sure that the lowest point while holding your blaster is at the very least four feet up from the ground.
Anytime that you are shooting, you will want to take into consideration the elements of the war zone. If there is a lot of wind or rain, it is likely that your distance will have lag due to the lightweight materials and the foam used in all Nerf darts. With that being said, you are ready to choose the best nerf gun from our list that will suit your child.