Too all those new to airsoft...

[Redrover]

DROP THE BLACK L96 AND FORGET THE GHILLIE SUIT!

Seriously guys, it takes a LOT of time and effort to become a half-decent sniper in airsoft. Using a BASR (Bolt Action Sniper Rifle) puts you at a distinct disadvantage to other players using AEGs with semi and full-auto capability. Let's look at your average sniper package from AirsoftGI:

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=139_113&products_id=6576

Black L96 (I see more of these than any other BASR on the field) with a scope. Gun is mid grade, nothing special: To truly reach its full potential it needs various parts (tightbore barrel, barrel spacers, hop-up tuned, etc) installed and a full tuneup done by an experienced airsoft technician. Lets say you got a deal, and all the parts and labor only cost you $100; this brings the total cost up to $255. This work will improve the range and accuracy of this rifle considerably, but you will still be getting outranged by various mid/high grade upgraded AEGs.

Now, lets go back to your cost at this point: $255. What kind of AEGs can you get for $255? How about a G&G M14:

http://www.airsoftgi.com/product_info.php?cPath=139_24_107&products_id=3084

Not your thing? How about a nice Tokyo Marui MP5A4:

http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_44_231&products_id=23926

Still not quite right? What about a Stag Arms full metal M4A1:

http://www.airsoftpost.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_44_215&products_id=31441

These are just a few of your options. You could also get a G&G Combat Machine and upgrade it quite nicely for $255.

Basically, the point of this post is this: Sniping in airsoft is difficult. Its not just about being able to outrange your oponent (which you probably won't anyway). There are many factors which I won't get into here. There are very few who are true airsoft snipers. Ghost. Classic and Fishman (when he brings out his BAR-10) are the ones who immediately pop into my mind. While all the other "snipers" are running around trying to snipe on the run like they're in a video game, these guys sit for hours sometimes just to get a single shot off.

Here's my (and many others) suggestion: Start out with a nice low-cost, mid-grade AEG such as a JG/G&G/CYMA, and go from there. If you then decide you want to put the time and effort into sniping, go for it. But don't run right out and buy a sniper and a ghillie suit.



Did I rant too much?

[Blackjack]

not at all  , you said what others wanted to say

[Redrover]

I was hanging around the CP between games a few weeks ago, and happened to look over at the big log where everyone seems to lean their guns. Out of the 10 or so guns stacked there, I saw at least 3-4 black L96-type spring snipers. And I was just thinking "What the devil...?"

[Blackjack]

What the deuce!

[Gambi]

Thank you Red!!! 

[Destrudo]

I'm suprised you actually made a rant about this! But yeah, I do agree.

[Fishman]

aww im a real sniper.  thaaanks. 

[Fire Cracker]

I agree with you red. During games i easily can defeat my bro Mako. Although he is well dedicated to sniping. He put alot of research in and training before he actually played at SA as a sniper. He has a ghillie suit but doesn't like wearing it.
But i still believe any AEG is better than almost every sniper uner 300$

[Gambi]

RedRover is not trying to be insulting to anyone here to clarify! He is stating a fact/opinion that almost everyone agrees with... Snipers may be cheaper than an AEG, but really just save up guys!!!

[PGids]

aww im a real sniper.  thaaanks. 

I am...well sorta...i prefer to be more of a scout.

[Gambi]

not to be a dick... MGunner, I would say you are one of the ones who should just get an AEG... I have a sniper and I train with Fish now and then, but I am not a sniper I just use it once in a while and in the winter.

[Joker]

Gambi, you and I are alike, we prefer using an AEG but it's fun to use a sniper once and a while, hence why I got a sniper. I missed my L96

[PGids]

EH, i would like to but, if mad dad found out i want to buy another gun (i would have 3 ) he would probably  say i have to stop playing altogether....

I wouldn't call myself a ''real'' sniper.....But i am one of the few that have stuck with it and upgraded my gun. Not saying you have to use an upgraded gun to be a real sniper but, its definitely helps get the job done. I did some training with ghost.....

[Mako]

I am so sick of my black l96 I'm ready to just kick it. I really wish I woulda just got an M14, but I was too much of a noob back in September and thought I would be a really great sniper with a bolt action and that people were wrong about AEG's being better than snipers. A down point of sniping; some are just as accurate as AEG's and AEG's have the same/close amount of range as a sniper, so if you're found out you're dead right then and there. I can't wait till I get a darn AEG...

[Redrover]

I am so sick of my black l96 I'm ready to just kick it. I really wish I woulda just got an M14, but I was too much of a noob back in September and thought I would be a really great sniper with a bolt action and that people were wrong about AEG's being better than snipers. A down point of sniping; some are just as accurate as AEG's and AEG's have the same/close amount of range as a sniper, so if you're found out you're dead right then and there. I can't wait till I get a darn AEG...

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