New Airsoft sniper rifle

Rolle · 11-21-2007, 08:22 PM

hello, I started playing airsoft a while ago and I'm now thinking about buying a sniper rifle. But as any new one on the field I rather check with more experienced players for advice and thoughts

I like the classic sniper rifles with single shots and high Initial bullet speed (by using gas or normal reload), but I have also been thinking about making a semi sniper / support rifle, by using the Type-89 or H&K G3 SG/1, both have longs barrels for good stability, even though the Initial bullet speed aint as high on these guns as on for example on the Super X-9, you do get a larger amount of bb's and you have both semi and full auto (and burst on the Type-89).

These are just my thoughts, and would be great if you could also recommend rifles and scopes.
Prices can vary around 500€, of course the option with type 89 as a sniper rifle would be more expensive

Looking forward to your replies
Cheers: Rolle

Enron · 11-26-2007, 06:10 AM

all depends on what you're more into. ive mentioned this in toher threads but ill say it again.

using an AEG as a sniper isnt really a good idea. it gets rid of the usefullness of the automatic capabilities. if youre doing to do anything with an aeg as far as long range capabilities go, mod. it for use as a DMR (designated marksman rifle)

if youre wanting a balls out sniper rifle, go with either spring or gas.

Rolle · 11-26-2007, 10:10 AM

okey thanks

I think that I'll start with a spring rifle, but might later buy a gas one

Enron · 11-27-2007, 05:01 PM

it depends though. i was used to shooting gas snipers, and the furst time i shot a spring cought me off guard. gas bold actions have an easy smooth bolt, where as spring ones require alot of force to push it back, especially if you upgrade it to 550 pfs, which around here seems to be the limit for bolt action snipers.

if you're worried about the cooldown effect, there are ways around it. you can use green gas in normal weather with some upgreades, and when its cold you can use red gas, providing it doesnt shit the bb out at a speed of over 550 fps. (upgrades are internal, basically a way to reasure yourself that you gun wont explode. maximize performance and wahtnot, becuase red gas is alot more powerful than green.)

Rolle · 11-28-2007, 11:47 AM

Ah nice to know

But I think I'll start with a springload sniperrifle, tried one yesterday and it seems nice + I'm not conserned about the amount of strength needed to load it.
And as it will be my first sniper rifle I figgure it's better to buy something cheap first and buy something better later.
I currently have my eyes on this http://www.proairsoft.com/acatalog/info_UA_315_.html rifle, as it's only 200€ and comes with both a scope and a bipod

Enron · 11-29-2007, 12:40 AM

bad idea. if you start with something cheap and crappy it'll possibly give you a bad impression of how all snipers are.

by the way, where are you from?

Rolle · 11-29-2007, 04:28 AM

Finland

hm I see your point, I have had eyes on the Maruzen APS Type 96 but I can't find it in any finnish online shop at the moment, or there's one but they don't have it in storage.
But one option is just to order one from abroad, even though I might have to pay more for it in the customs but have too see.

If you know of any good spring sniper rifles it would be nice.

white feather · 12-24-2007, 01:29 AM

please don't get a sniper rifle enless you plan on using it because having and being a sniper takes patience and ur not always going to be in the action if that does'nt bother u than great.I would definintely get a spring sniper rifle there more reliable than gas or electric.I reccomend getting a jg bar-10 is one of the best air soft gun for the price its about $165.00 in the us.if u don't want to spend that much u might want to take a look at a jg m700 I have one and its an awsome gun for the pice about $75.00 us.so any way hope this helped out.and good luck

Cliema · 06-09-2009, 05:06 PM

Thanks againYou have many intresting and beatiful rifles and the last one is a very desiderable and rare one

Just one question about the 1942 Tula SN KO 145, the KO is Cyrillic or traslate? Cyrillic, isnt it??

Thanks again

Warmest regards.

TREK · 07-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Some AEGs are good Rifles Like The PSG-1 By Tokyo Mauri But Spring is very good as well

hectorloshuk · 07-02-2010, 10:29 PM

Just like on any rifle ... they will prefer some over others. With a sporter rifle I dont think its as critical as say a precision one ... The tubes on Daisy rifles seem to like 4.50 just fine

hectorloshuk · 07-07-2010, 03:57 AM

You will need to get the filling adapter to connect the filler tank to the rifle cylinder. The filling process instructions come with the adapter. Be very careful not to over fill the cylinder. Do use the scale mentioned above because over filling causes the high pressure release valve to blow out . Excessive heat can also cause the same problem. Good Shooting Bill Horton

hectorloshuk · 07-17-2010, 06:34 PM

OK ..... Your league is shooting Air PISTOL distances .... just under 1/2 distance that you would "normally" shoot for 1/2 distance Air Rifle.

The 853s and 888s are more than adequate for those distances ..... I would probably even go without the scope, zero at 10 yards and youll still be able to hold on the RAM at 18 and hit it. The 853s you might need a 1/4" higher hold.

Now FT is something else ... that does require accuracy and repeatability out to 50 yds or so .... outdoors.

The issue with the 888s and 887s CO2 riflesoutdoors, especially on sunny & hot days, if if the cylinder gets too warm say about 90 degrees F the pressure in the tank will get so high that the hammer/spring in the rifles cannot actuate the valving mechanism. You must keep those rifles covered and out of the sun as much as possible.

That is why the compressed air rifles really dominate there ... no temperature worries. Before 4-H changed the rules, my club had purchased 2 Anschutz 8002s just for this reason ... outdoor silhouette. We now use them for our precision shooters.

If you are looking for a dual-purpose rifle, Id recommend a CA rifle ... even the XSV-40 types S-200 & T200s will do well. FT is very popular over in Europe, so some of those shooters might pipe in here too.

If youre only looking at indoors, then the CO2 rifles are fine.

Hopefully that helps a bit more.

hectorloshuk · 07-19-2010, 03:40 PM

Go to the NRA website and under the competitions area there is a postal area ... BSA, 4-H, Royal Rangers ... all have their own specific postals, and then there are the "generic" JR AR & SBR postals.

If you are looking for a good dual purpose indoor/outdoor AR and Silhouette, check out the T200/S200 type rifles. it is a compressed air rifle and is sized well for the younger shooters

11-21-2007, 08:22 PM	#1
Rolle Private Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	New Airsoft sniper rifle hello, I started playing airsoft a while ago and I'm now thinking about buying a sniper rifle. But as any new one on the field I rather check with more experienced players for advice and thoughts I like the classic sniper rifles with single shots and high Initial bullet speed (by using gas or normal reload), but I have also been thinking about making a semi sniper / support rifle, by using the Type-89 or H&K G3 SG/1, both have longs barrels for good stability, even though the Initial bullet speed aint as high on these guns as on for example on the Super X-9, you do get a larger amount of bb's and you have both semi and full auto (and burst on the Type-89). These are just my thoughts, and would be great if you could also recommend rifles and scopes. Prices can vary around 500€, of course the option with type 89 as a sniper rifle would be more expensive Looking forward to your replies Cheers: Rolle

12-24-2007, 01:29 AM	#8
white feather Private First Class Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ga Posts: 20	please don't get a sniper rifle enless you plan on using it because having and being a sniper takes patience and ur not always going to be in the action if that does'nt bother u than great.I would definintely get a spring sniper rifle there more reliable than gas or electric.I reccomend getting a jg bar-10 is one of the best air soft gun for the price its about $165.00 in the us.if u don't want to spend that much u might want to take a look at a jg m700 I have one and its an awsome gun for the pice about $75.00 us.so any way hope this helped out.and good luck __________________ one shot,one kill

06-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#9
Cliema Private Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2	New Airsoft sniper rifle Thanks againYou have many intresting and beatiful rifles and the last one is a very desiderable and rare one Just one question about the 1942 Tula SN KO 145, the KO is Cyrillic or traslate? Cyrillic, isnt it?? Thanks again Warmest regards.

07-02-2010, 10:29 PM	#11
hectorloshuk Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 94	New Airsoft sniper rifle Just like on any rifle ... they will prefer some over others. With a sporter rifle I dont think its as critical as say a precision one ... The tubes on Daisy rifles seem to like 4.50 just fine

07-07-2010, 03:57 AM	#12
hectorloshuk Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 94	New Airsoft sniper rifle You will need to get the filling adapter to connect the filler tank to the rifle cylinder. The filling process instructions come with the adapter. Be very careful not to over fill the cylinder. Do use the scale mentioned above because over filling causes the high pressure release valve to blow out . Excessive heat can also cause the same problem. Good Shooting Bill Horton

11-26-2007, 06:10 AM	#2
Enron First Sergeant Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 144	all depends on what you're more into. ive mentioned this in toher threads but ill say it again. using an AEG as a sniper isnt really a good idea. it gets rid of the usefullness of the automatic capabilities. if youre doing to do anything with an aeg as far as long range capabilities go, mod. it for use as a DMR (designated marksman rifle) if youre wanting a balls out sniper rifle, go with either spring or gas.

11-26-2007, 10:10 AM	#3
Rolle Private Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	okey thanks I think that I'll start with a spring rifle, but might later buy a gas one

11-27-2007, 05:01 PM	#4
Enron First Sergeant Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 144	it depends though. i was used to shooting gas snipers, and the furst time i shot a spring cought me off guard. gas bold actions have an easy smooth bolt, where as spring ones require alot of force to push it back, especially if you upgrade it to 550 pfs, which around here seems to be the limit for bolt action snipers. if you're worried about the cooldown effect, there are ways around it. you can use green gas in normal weather with some upgreades, and when its cold you can use red gas, providing it doesnt shit the bb out at a speed of over 550 fps. (upgrades are internal, basically a way to reasure yourself that you gun wont explode. maximize performance and wahtnot, becuase red gas is alot more powerful than green.)

11-28-2007, 11:47 AM	#5
Rolle Private Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Ah nice to know But I think I'll start with a springload sniperrifle, tried one yesterday and it seems nice + I'm not conserned about the amount of strength needed to load it. And as it will be my first sniper rifle I figgure it's better to buy something cheap first and buy something better later. I currently have my eyes on this http://www.proairsoft.com/acatalog/info_UA_315_.html rifle, as it's only 200€ and comes with both a scope and a bipod

11-29-2007, 12:40 AM	#6
Enron First Sergeant Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 144	bad idea. if you start with something cheap and crappy it'll possibly give you a bad impression of how all snipers are. by the way, where are you from?

11-29-2007, 04:28 AM	#7
Rolle Private Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6	Finland hm I see your point, I have had eyes on the Maruzen APS Type 96 but I can't find it in any finnish online shop at the moment, or there's one but they don't have it in storage. But one option is just to order one from abroad, even though I might have to pay more for it in the customs but have too see. If you know of any good spring sniper rifles it would be nice.

07-02-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
TREK Private Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	Some AEGs are good Rifles Like The PSG-1 By Tokyo Mauri But Spring is very good as well

07-17-2010, 06:34 PM	#13
hectorloshuk Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 94	New Airsoft sniper rifle OK ..... Your league is shooting Air PISTOL distances .... just under 1/2 distance that you would "normally" shoot for 1/2 distance Air Rifle. The 853s and 888s are more than adequate for those distances ..... I would probably even go without the scope, zero at 10 yards and youll still be able to hold on the RAM at 18 and hit it. The 853s you might need a 1/4" higher hold. Now FT is something else ... that does require accuracy and repeatability out to 50 yds or so .... outdoors. The issue with the 888s and 887s CO2 riflesoutdoors, especially on sunny & hot days, if if the cylinder gets too warm say about 90 degrees F the pressure in the tank will get so high that the hammer/spring in the rifles cannot actuate the valving mechanism. You must keep those rifles covered and out of the sun as much as possible. That is why the compressed air rifles really dominate there ... no temperature worries. Before 4-H changed the rules, my club had purchased 2 Anschutz 8002s just for this reason ... outdoor silhouette. We now use them for our precision shooters. If you are looking for a dual-purpose rifle, Id recommend a CA rifle ... even the XSV-40 types S-200 & T200s will do well. FT is very popular over in Europe, so some of those shooters might pipe in here too. If youre only looking at indoors, then the CO2 rifles are fine. Hopefully that helps a bit more.

07-19-2010, 03:40 PM	#14
hectorloshuk Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 94	New Airsoft sniper rifle Go to the NRA website and under the competitions area there is a postal area ... BSA, 4-H, Royal Rangers ... all have their own specific postals, and then there are the "generic" JR AR & SBR postals. If you are looking for a good dual purpose indoor/outdoor AR and Silhouette, check out the T200/S200 type rifles. it is a compressed air rifle and is sized well for the younger shooters