Why Airsoft Sniping Is NOT For You.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

I'm looking at starting as a sniper. Primarily because I'm disabled. I can walk, albeit with a limp, but I physically can not run around. So I need a play style that lets me go slow or stay put. I also don't want to slow team mates down and annoy them, so I need to play more or less solo.

[@hms_dreadnought1936]

Thats the problem, many people think that sniping doesn’t involve running around. Thats wrong, sniping involves moving around as well, just in another way. Instead of moving into close quarters and running around, you have to often switch positions, get to places that are hard to get to and often it includes moving into buildings too. All those things would give you a hard time with a limp. As good-meant advise, I think an LMG would be easier to play for you. Also, thats not meant as a restriction, its your decision anyways, but playing airsoft with a disability is very risky. I have a slightly misdeveloped leg, and I already had massive problems, including a broken ankle which took ages to properly heal. Airsoft, especially outdoors, often requires you to move over obstacles. So be really careful, otherwise your disability might turn into something much worse.

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

@@hms_dreadnought1936 I never said that snipers don't move. I'm well aware they do. But they can move as and when they see fit when operating solo. I simply don't want to hold back people by being in a squad and slowing them down. Being support fire is another play style I'm considering. Though honestly seems less fun, plus as I said, I don't want to hold other players back and as heavy support I would often need to be in a team. But I'd give it a try at least.

[@ilovepresidentxi]

you should try a support role. Helps your teammates by suppressing fire, and doesn’t consist of moving around

[@Muslim_Mode]

Use a DMR, semi automatic long range, and still light

[@alexjq1992]

I'd stick with an AEG. In my experience, sniping tends to involve a lot of sprinting for goods spots.

[@pyroromancer]

sniper kit requires a lot of experience to be effective for game modes with objectives. Like video games, atart with the basics, an AEG of your favorite platform and use the iron sights and build your loadout from there as you zero in on what your playstyle is but if you really want to be a sniprr you have a steep learning curve ahead, just preserve through it.

[@lucagordon5770]

I used to snipe at my old field, at a different field these days and I find an AEG / GBB with a 4x or 1-6x LPVO is much better. dense foliage means those ultra long shots don't really happen and often you're better off with volume over precision.

[@friendlyreptile9931]

@@lucagordon5770 You know that a sniper in airsoft dosn't give you a benefit in range?

[@lucagordon5770]

@@friendlyreptile9931 my VSR can easily hit 350ft + in range and I regularly outrange AEGs and some HPAs so yeah, it does give me a benefit in range lmfao it's rare to be in a situation that's useful in airsoft especially at my regular site but to say they don't give you extra range ability is ignorant at best. Could you achieve similar with a HPA? yeah most likely but I'm gonna go ahead and doubt it won't be running hot.

[@friendlyreptile9931]

@@lucagordon5770 ​ The thing is that any AEG G3 for example, can be modded to archive the same without any problem. It's not like a real rifle where so many different things come into play, it's just about the pressure, barrel and optics to see what you shot at. If you wan't to tell me different, than you are clueless if it comes to the technical and physicals aspect of airsoft guns.

[@lucagordon5770]

@@friendlyreptile9931 Sure you CAN do that but mate if you think your average airsofter will then you're not playing regularly lmfao AEGs need a lot of cash sunk into them to even come close to achieving the same average ranges of a modded VSR, now don't get me wrong I would still rather use a semi AEG or GBBR over a springer these days but that's because I know that the average engagement distances make it rather pointless to use a sniper rifle. Now get the fuck down off your high horse before you hurt your ego some more. very few players are running around with an AEG that can outrange a sniper rifle, it just DOESN'T happen very often if at all.

[@burnchicken3442]

I started airsoft with sniper rifle. I just wanted to say, I have kept on playing as sniper after all these years. maybe I am the exception as i've brought my knowledge of sniping in games and I asked help from friends who already played a lot of airsoft games.

[@pega-luke8053]

@@xijinpig7978 dont bring politics in here man

[@qwertasdfgzxcvb7536]

YESS

[@ObamaBinLanden]

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[@sogerc1]

That's cool but I hope you've tried other roles too in the meantime. When I started airsoft I didn't even know such a thing as a DMR existed and it's now my favorite role.

[@yannicklessire6171]

Its m'y favorite play. Because m'y âge 59. I préfère by far, gameplay in forest using guilly. Juste the pleasure to be undetected... And m'y military past.

[@blabblab9911]

I've been playing for 20 years. changed to a sniper about 4 month ago, patience is the key, you will not get many kills in the beginning. But when you get it's all worth it

[@Guido_XL]

I only started with airsoft a few years ago, pushing 60. My age probably gave me the patience to learn from the experienced guys and remain humble, not overstretching my luck. I soon noticed as how difficult it is to play the role of the sniper in a team. I did not try it myself and went with the general advise to start with an AEG assault-rifle, plus side-arm. I'm slowly turning to using a DMR as well, still being embedded in a team that communicates through radio. I have ordered an ST-200 sniper-rifle, but I'm not going to use it soon in the field. It's meant for practise-shooting first, while getting acquainted with it all. During skirms, I keep learning from the experience that others can pass to me, while I observe their behaviour. Learning by watching and doing. Once you experienced as how difficult it is to get a clean shot on a large distance with an airsoft rifle, you also understand as how tedious it is to become a good sniper, apart from the tactical issues that you need to master, such as having a firm perspective on the game development, the opponent's objectives and movements, as well as the possible and actual positions of your team. It all has to fit together. Being a sniper is more than looking cool in a ghillie, while having shots at your opponent, one by one. If I continue to practise, I might see the day that I can reliably field my ST-200 and work with my team successfully that way. But I'm not going to be all too disappointed if that day will never come. Airsoft is also fun in other roles that can be played.

[@aljoker7808]

Started playing Sept last year and now playing sniper only. Owning a lot of veterans snipers or other players. Its definitely not an easy role. Some games I only get few kills. Vegetation this time of the year is crazy at my site. Makes it really hard to snipe in many places. But i guess when you get a game 20-30k while not dying its satisfying :D

[@carnage414]

i started my airsofting experience with renting. and when i felt comfortable i tried my friends sniper, i loved it so i bought my own. idk why i like sniping, maybe because it feels so much more rewarding to hit a shot. but yeah great video brother

[@EdgeZXY]

Players who want to get into sniping may even realize that they really only like the sneaking and scouting aspect that comes with airsoft sniping instead of the sniping aspect like I did. You can still scout around with a carbine and have tons of fun, not to say that I don't want to give sniping a try.

[@nicolae-alexandruluca7853]

Although I never tried airsoft, from video games sniping was always my thing for some reason, a couple months back I did some shooting at the affair with a bb ak47, the targets were 3m away and they were about 1 inch in size, I hit 7/7 so who knows, maybe I was a sniper in a previous life and I should try sniping in airsoft see how it goes

[@itchyjhin7349]

Except you haven't found a good sniper who will shit on you while you are sneaking and scouting. 😂

[@GavinMartin-ow1sf]

I wish people would understand this

[@xxi9350]

I hope your wish comes true cuz some dude was running like actually pushing the objective with a sniper in a CQB field on my last game I hope he was just trolling 👁

[@GoofyAhhMods]

I wish I didn't believe this bullshit when I first heard it I wish I got a sniper first

[@pakoutac]

@@xxi9350 Bravo six, going scope

[@Podcastngo]

@@GoofyAhhMods i have an aeg its pretty solid but sometimes i find myself wishing for a sniper, ima beginner would you recommend for me to get a sniper?

[@darylobey8867]

I gotaexplain to new guysall those sniper videos are done buy guys who took it serious and even With a good rifle you'll still get destroyed easly

[@SHAMMAN_92]

I started with ssr4 then I got bored in cqb and I bought ssg10a1 and I love aspects of sniper role. Gillie suits and so on. I would say it depends by player. If you really want master sharp shooting in airsoft and be invisible go for it. But if you don't know Wath you wanna do then best option would be AEG.

[@Wil1i_O-p3d]

Most people do it for a competitive advantage but the main reason most people snipe like me if just for fun

[@thedomainofsealteamaqua]

i have a sniper rifle and 4 years of experience, and im just gonna say, its not as fun as it looks. what video game sniping is is fast paced noscoping collecting like 6 kills per second, but real sniping is more like *waits for 1 hour* *sees someone* *lines up shot* *they duck out of view* *repeat* on the rare occasion when they stay in view long enough they're easy to hit, but its still annoying

[@SlimAirsoft]

Very simple reason to not start as a sniper: -It has the most limitations of airsoft. Low ammo, slow fire, minimum engagement distances, etc. -Sure AEG's might not be super cool but they let you play however you want just at slightly shorter distances

[@patthonsirilim5739]

its not even that much shorter airsoft unlike real life really favors aeg a quality sniper rifle shooting 0.40 bbs is effective up to about 50 meters while aeg shooting .28 is effective up to 40meters so you only get 10 maybe 15 extra meters at a massive cost in size rate of fire and ammo and those range arent even that relevent since aeg could still engage you at 50 meter by hosing and supressing down your position.

[@aragon2108]

My first gun was actually a sniper but I bought some internals before I got to my first match. I ended up with 20 - 0 on the one game I played and I liked it. I think if you got some form of basic training in military you can go for a stealth sniper because you have the knowledge on how to move in terrain.

[@jupitersteam8321]

sorry thats bs

[@aragon2108]

@@jupitersteam8321 why is that bs. You cant say that without any information from your side. You got a Clownsnose on you m8. If a player is good at creating a camo its effective in airsoft to. if the enemy cant see you he cant hit you

[@Max_808]

i'll put 100 on that never happened.

[@Woodcarving184]

Thank you I hunt and I have experience

[@xRipperx619]

I'm sorry but saying that basic military training helps you move in a stealth like manner is a crock of shit. Yes, basic military training teaches people how to move on terrain/land nav.. But, that's moving as a part of a main force component.. Snipers generally go through a 8 to 13 week course to learn how to move whilst not being seen. Even then it takes them further training and experience to move through cover and not be seen or heard.

[@benandobandapangestu6169]

i started airsoft as a rifler first, then to a sniper not to look cool, or stay hidden. not at all but mainly because im a lazy person, and i hate running around everywhere, with a sniper i can just stay back, walk to places, and pick off people from a distance lmao

[@Jaymzb18]

My man! Lol I’m just not as young as some of these guys so I’ll take my time.

[@phantomham2749]

Luckily I grew out of the long range. Now I charge in with a riot shield and nerf sword

[@kateargent5750]

I started as a sniper but glad to see I did it right. I bought an AEG SVD which had a toggle for automatic. So I could storm with the front line just as well as snipe. Was a great all-rounder.

[@paccySWE]

This is accurate a-f, if you new and want to "snipe", put a scope on your AEG and try it out 👍

[@bernieoloughlin407]

It is called a dmr

[@StageMvideos]

I did the same thing unfortunately... but i saw the fun sitting in front of me. I went 100% because of it 😊

[@scribdfukkyu9630]

b-but the bolt action goes klick-klack, man hear klick-klack, man happy

[@seltzerr3115]

do what you like man

[@Jak_paczka]

@@scribdfukkyu9630 For real. That's the biggest advantage of snipers

[@facilityguardryan8561]

Tip for those who want to be a sniper as beginners: I have a really good scope that can easily fit my cm028 ak 47 replica, all you need to do is buy a scope mount and a Theta Optics scope which is really cheap compared to most and surprisingly good, the scope and the scope mount cost around 45€, from this price you can experience to be both an assault and sniper/dmr.

[@jonathanhart8730]

This felt like a personal call out… but thank you for the information and experience sharing. This is the sort of knowledge I’ve been looking for! Excellent video!

[@12LOGIC12]

Ruins the game when every player is a sniper

[@rwdngnexus2251]

I am super glad I watched this video. I have always liked the sniper configurations more, but have very little playing experience on the airsoft field. I am willing to admit that- yes snipers are really cool playing styles and have a cool reputation, but also yes- there are a lot of disadvantages that I would have as a beginner especially on the budget of getting a $100 sniper rifle. I am still considering a sniper rifle for collection and playing with in my yard (target shooting) but would like to learn the ropes with an AEG first to understand movement on the field better. Once more, great video you really nailed my perspectives on wanting to be a sniper👍

[@DeathVRGame]

I started with a Sniper. What my experience is that you need to be super patient and practice shooting in a range. know the map your going in and the lay of the land. Snipers is really about moving in unexpecting areas, flank, and thinking out side of the box. You need to expect your going to die alot and mostly use your side arm to get where you need to go. But once you know where people are going to go and if you have a ghillie suit that is dress up for the field your playing in. Its super rewarding hitting your shots and have players walk pass you without them seeing you. to get to this point its about a year of playing airsoft as a sniper. Your going to fail alot, die and change your Ghillie. Some times I just go in with only a side arm and a rubber knife just to practice hiding, sneaking where I want to go. How I want to get there and test how effected my ghillie is. This part just takes planning and patients. But it you expect to be a Pro and never die as Sniper isn't for you. For new players if you want to running around, shoot and have fun play with a LMG. But, if your a player like me want a challenge be a Sniper.

[@johnpeshoff1768]

I neglected this advice and started out sniping, although I made sure that I also bought an AR and a pistol just in case this frustration occurred. The first few months required a lot of patience and L’s but I’ve gotten pretty good at sniping and love it!

[@micaiahwolfe]

I started as a sniper a few months ago, and I have absolutely loved it. I bought a $150 sniper off of amazon that was fairly accurate (better than my younger brother’s $200 lancer tactical.) However, I definitely understand how most people may not find it as fun. I have a lot of hunting experience, so I’m used to slow stalks and sitting still, which definitely translates to sniping.

[@Azukaae]

I always offer a new guy to try some of my guns, that has a pretty broad of different playstyles, so that they can choose and feel whatever the best for them. And only by then I would recommend a specific guns. Helps them on saving money on something they would want to avoid in the future.

[@deadlywolf3017]

As a sniper myself, i 100 percent agree with this video. I chose the hard way and spent a lot of effort getting my cheap vsr 10 to perform but i learned a lot and now i tell everyone on my field if they want a sniper to not start with one and buy a pre upgraded one, cause upgrading is a pain.

[@DarthJaeku]

I started out with an AEG for my first 10 games and then bought an SSG10 around Christmas time and had a lot of issues with my knowledge the first time I used it. Now I know what I’m doing I love sniping, it just takes a while to understand and I wouldn’t be able to do what I can now if I didn’t start with an AEG.

[@crazyparrot9113]

Okay but a semi/auto Draganov sniper like I have is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Edit: I wanted to add on that if you plan on becoming a sniper try a long range marksman rifle first!

[@THEDo0rs]

So I've just started out airsoft sniping - after coming from years of experience of air rifle shooting. I feel like it has a very personal feel to it which is hard to justify with the factors mentioned in this video - YES the gameplay is completely different to using something automatic or semi-auto, there will be a lot of situations where one stupid mistake can waste 10-15 minutes or positioning but there can be a lot to gain from it.

[@wheatbread4779]

I am planning on doing sniping too, and I also come from years of experience with air rifle shooting. I primarily shot competitively, is there anything that you would really recommend that may help as I learn? I am starting with a high quality rifle because precision is very important to me

[@UltimateGladiator-z7r]

This is so true! i have played airsoft for 7 years slowly ranking up in guns from academy sports to a vfc avalon. I played with a sniper for the first time last week and it took me most of the day to figure out the tactics and gameplay. I bought a Noverstch ssg10a1 its a beast!!!

[@harrywestlake7948]

I went best of both worlds as I have an SSX303 with an HPA 400 round drum mag don’t have to reload and can shoot .46 BBs over 100m can use as a sniper or AR

[@xxi9350]

Yk I’ve been interested in getting into sniping to test out the more slow paced and tense side of airsoft but my issue is not being able to find a field where sniping makes sense

[@zweihanderpancakes1855]

I started as an airsoft sniper and really enjoyed it, but there's a couple of asterisks to that. I'm not part of the more mainstream community; I play with a small group of friends, and we can do more complex scenarios such as uneven teams with dynamic objectives (ex. group of six, no extra lives, must capture a point, then defend it for fifteen minutes while you wait for a "supply drop" of "explosives", then use those explosives to destroy an objective, then exit the combat zone safely, opposition forces are three to four people who respawn infinitely but don't know the strike team's objectives, and just have a general instruction of defending a general region of the map) on an honor system. There's one guy who writes a bunch of missions for us every time we meet but doesn't play himself so that everyone would be going into the scenarios with equal (zero) specific preparations. We also have a truly massive area of play (~750 acres of land in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of old ruined buildings scattered across it), making long-range engagements much more prevalent. Finally, I didn't play sniper because I thought it would be cool - I played it expecting the challenge of having to sneak around a lot, and having to wait around a lot especially on the defending team. Sure, I might not get more than one kill in six hours - but given that our single matches sometimes ran for six hours, that was pretty much everybody, whether or not they were holding a sniper rifle. Most of the game was fog of war chess, not a first person shooter, and everyone there understood that and wanted it that way. I'd imagine that in a faster paced game with a smaller environment, trying to play a sniper would suck.

[@soul6622]

I started with a sniper and although I'm not beginning as a great player, for me the low number of kills I do get are satisfying enough to justify the many many deaths I get. It's airsoft after all just run back and try again.

[@Trashtacs]

I started airsoft playing as a sniper, it was difficult? Absolutely, but oh boi was it fun. Bolt action are amongst my favorite kind of weapons, bought it from taiwangun which is now for their extremely cheap prices for top brands. 550 fps bolt action mb03b and im really happy with it

[@ObiwanVR]

This is Why I use a DMR build with a range finder on top of the scope so when its useful I can snipe but i can still run around and have a great time

[@LJ_Tactical]

I want to do snipers primarily because I am always trying to get the most accurate shot and I prefer providing long range support fire without being scene. I'm also alot shorter and I find myself often times being hidden in a bush hitting little pot shots with my AEG

[@PaulJosephdeWerk]

A snipers job isn't just to kill but also to watch the back of other players on their team, and if you use radios to communicate with teammates, to relay vital information regarding what the other team is doing.

[@theangryveteran]

I got into sniping almost a year ago, and everything you mentioned in this video is accurate. I've decided to only play sniper role at milsim events at fields >15 acres with >20 players. The larger play area with more players gives me better opportunity to hide, shoot (without waiting all day), and relocate without getting shot myself. Otherwise, I stick with using my M4. There is a small

[@petrs1124]

Hello, a beautiful video that contains almost everything. This video has been missing here for a long time. I too started with the rifle when I saw Chris how easy it was. However, I quickly switched to the AEG and am now trying to get back into sniping. but it's a lot of time and as you rightly point out it's just a game. Perhaps I would also point out that no scholar has fallen from the sky, so if a person wants and perseveres, he has a chance. Anyway, thanks again for the video. Peter

[@rubentadema4824]

Yes, that is why I bought my TM VSR1, fully decked out, upgraded with wolverine M-bolt, ready for Co2 or HPA (also included) for next to nothing, second hand from somebody who thought it would be cool to start airsoft as pro sniper. Not a scratch on it.

[@rmedal4594]

My gear: 1 CQB AEG, 2 AEG rifles, 1 HPA rifle, 1 HPA DMR rifle, and 1 HPA sniper. I take all my guns to events and rarely choose the sniper. It out ranges all the others, but the play style is completely different due to the slow rate of fire. And that is with a HPA sniper that takes zero force to rerack. Imagine how much worse it is with a high force spring. People underestimate how much muscle it takes to chock a modified spring sniper.

[@Spladoinkal]

Good info! I don't plan on starting with a sniper, I actually enjoy getting up in the action more anyways but I'm sure at some point I'll add a good one to my arsenal to occasionally try something different.

[@Flakwave]

Thanks for that video, every beginner thinking to start with a sniper rifle should watch this and then decide if they're going through with it.

[@milanarnoult3494]

I started airsoft with a sniper, and even if it was kinda hard for me at first, i'm still going for it and having fun. So you can really have fun as a beginner with a sniper.

[@_R4nd0m.]

Let's be honest, most people you'll play with, especially strangers will pretend you didn't hit them even at close range emptying a magazine on them, it will be impossible to make them admit you hit them with a sniper.

[@allstarwoo4]

I don't know what people expect from snipers but sneaking around and finding angles sounds fun to me. Nothing wrong with the regular strategy but once you figure out it can sometimes get repetitive.

[@GoofyAhhMods]

I listened to the advice for 3 years into the hobby/sport and after getting a sniper, I think they are the best beginner gun. I don't care what you say Here's some reasons Entry level sniping is cheap No need for charging batteries or buying gas Snipers are very easy to upgrade compared to v2/v3 gearboxes I have never seen a sniper just completely break but m4s and aks do all the time You can learn to use cover and your environment when you snipe You don't use as many bbs while practicing and playing so while sniper bbs cost more they last a while Also with the amount of gbb pistols I have bought and had break, I could have just got a nice sniper that wouldn't let me down. I feel that sniping is the most fun and affordable option for a player who has any experience with a bolt gun. Also every other gun can get boring to play with in the back yard but with a sniper you can shoot literally anything and its never boring.

[@KarabinerKarabinerKarabiner]

You have got to be trolling

[@Michael-gc1wu]

@@KarabinerKarabinerKarabiner I agree with almost everything but the last sentence. And i have 4 Snipers at home and not a single Aeg

[@KarabinerKarabinerKarabiner]

@@Michael-gc1wu ydy

[@janzimnoch6045]

PS. you can make low cost sniper that will be great, but its not easy, and you need 3d printer. base: cm701. You have to change hu arm to well designed 3d printed, make barrel hu hole bigger to fit x-range bucking, make tdc mod, add barrel stabilizers, increase piston weight and a lot of oher things. Not beginer frendly in my opinion.

[@1boumboum]

gotta be kidding 🤣 entry sniper lvl is cheap.but useless, gonna spend $$$$$$$$ to make it worth...... AEG are super easy to upgrade as well and you dont need to invest that much for greater performance compare to sniper Sniper broke as much as Aeg or any other kind 😅 you can learn to use cover and your environment when playing with aeg😅 unless you are a happy trigger, you dont over shoot.... and for 25$ a 4000 bbs...... i mean if you cant afford that why playing, it last long enought for a good season at least. gbb pistol are good if you buy the right one, but i guess you invested too much in your sniper😅 you can shoot literraly everything with a aeg gun and its never boring, guess thats a skills issue from.your side😂

[@christopherperperidis8144]

Thanks for the advice. I needed to hear this and be humbled in a way

[@creepypastabadgestutorials6207]

As a beginner I also had to choose betweeen an AEG or a sniper rifle and I dont regret going for an AEG at all

[@find-me-at-Clumslay]

As a starter airsofter with a sniper, I’ve yet to teach my teammates that I cannot come to them to help but I must stay put behind a bush and try have them lure the opponents to me. Snipers are not ment to move around and be affective from that.

[@Gh0st5577]

I started with it. I must admit it wasnt easy, even with experience with real steel sniper rifles from shooting ranges. But I don't regret it.

[@masonhenderson3467]

I learned the hard way to started with the cheap sniper then got the ssg10 and now I mostly play with a ssx303 using it like a dmr and really started kicking ass with it I also became obsessed with concealment so it ended up fitting the play style I liked I’ll jump into CQB occasionally with my AEG but it’s just not my jam long range with the ssg was slow and painful but that mid to long with the dmr was very affective at the range I could still achieve concealment I now also had accuracy through volume so it works great but honestly nothing will top the occasional successful ssg10 round where you only die like one time and rack up a lot of long range kills

[@Sussybakaongong]

been playing airsoft for a little over a year now, i'd definitely like to try sniping

[@Wicked_Knight]

Living in New York getting airsoft guns in general can be a struggle, let alone get an electric one. I'm just in it for the plink competitions with friends and as a fun pass-time living in the middle of nowhere.

[@J-S-Films]

I definitely get this. That said... Ssg10 A1 on order. I got my airsoft for training purposes and it has worked great. Recently my kid and I have played and it was a lot of fun. I picked one up just in case we have a 2v3 and it's me vs a couple kids. I personally LOVE bolt actions and used to compete in FTR and shoot PRS of and off. I definatley understand the downsides, but I think to keep using airsoft as a skill building training vehicle, being unseen in the woods is also important. 2,3 or even 6 on 1 where you have 1 shot BA is a great way to build skill. As with paintball tho, people can't expect to be getting actual accurate performance and consistency from a round projectile a ballistic coefficient resembling a skydiving blue whale. I think there are many applications where it is acceptable to start as sniper, but agree it is usually a mistake.

[@nachos8901]

They created the beginner sniper trend 🥲

[@hadesdogs4366]

Agreed my first sniper rifle was the well mb06, and it was okay although I found out after several gameplays that sniping wasn’t entirely for me and found that as a marksman in which I enjoy being far away from trouble, I’m close enough as well as able to drop several rounds repeatedly over a shorter period of time, as a rifleman I’m okay, but I absolutely suck in any forms of close combat and even though I was armed with a grenade launcher I somehow managed to miss despite being two feet in front of me

[@whitequasar4686]

Im watching this after playing airsoft for a while with my buddies back in highschool and i realized that I kinda like being alittle bit back from the action so i got a boltaction that can be used for medium range but i agree sniping is definitely something you should try before comitting i started off on AEGs and learned my play style would be better with a DMR or Sniper rifle so its good to play and try things before going all out

[@OldNavajoTricks]

The good Nov giveth sniper dreams, and the good Nov taketh them away... 😂

[@niksitera]

Is it ok if my first airsoft gun is a sniper if I don't plan on joining events.

[@KauaBelutti]

How do i buy the super realístic grenades??

[@legendpb9170]

silo entertainments show even the missed shots with the sniper

[@math1ass10]

Another thing id like to note, is that being a forest person will realy help you learn quick but quiet and concealed movament.

[@onionexecuter7556]

You can put cheap scope (not some unbranded chinese one) on your beginner aeg. Thats what i did to get more accuracy and hitting shots more consistenly, im mainly on semi auto mode. Im using stock m4 and it can shoot pretty far and accurately😃 I had that scope laying around and flip-up/iron sights is no go for me because my mask is a bit bulky.

[@RookVR_]

The only reason I have a sniper is to be able to hit others at long range. I have an aeg, and it does shoot that far (about 30 feet give or take) so what I want to do is run both an aeg and sniper, depending on the game mode. Personally, I think it depends on the field and the player. If you’re very patient, and have a relatively open field, then I’d say picking up a sniper isn’t a bad idea

[@EmGieCzy]

I've started as a sniper, it was easier for me because most of airsoft games was in the woods in Poland so i've got more freedom in movement. It was ok experience, when i got some money i bought MP5 as a ,,secoundary'' xD. After some games, that mp5 started to be my main replica, and my sniper rifle was used very rarely.

[@G.Cormac]

I’ve been playing for almost 8 years, I’m finally getting a Sniper. I’m going with the ssg10 powered by the Wolverine Hpa bolt. If anyone has any input I would be happy to hear it.

[@user-zp4ge3yp2o]

Nothing more satisfying than shooting a ghillie sniper that thinks he's being soooooooo sneeeeeeaky

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Aka 'Getting Riddicked.' lol.😂

[@gravestomper4359]

the thing that people dont understand, is that the snipers role is way more centered around patience and strategy. If you don't understand those concepts of being a sniper, and the role of the sniper, you'll simply get mowed down by a random rifleman. Snipers on the battlefield outside airsoft play a specific role, it's hard to jump into a team based, fast paced airsoft match and dominate easily

[@Deer-Hirsch]

I managed to sneak to Enemy with an AEG. Waiting for one or two person coming close taking shoots and reposition. Took me 1 houre to sneak to the posting took out 3 guys in 20min before I got noticed and killed but it was worth the feeling and works with and AEG as well 😊

[@lountszettkazeiyted]

I am a airsoft sniper, I just full auto from the hip at random sounds I hear until to hear someone calm my accurate hit

[@Benejueremse]

I started with a mp5 build but changed to sniper because i wanted to try it Now i switch every game between sniper and automatic gun

[@duckinabowtie9499]

If you really wanna be a sniper my advice from what I did I built a DMR like aeg most fields only allow semi auto so if you have a large zoomed scope and a bipod as well as a couple other things you should get the same feeling at least I do

[@wildwavesairsoft]

Alot of fields have fairly common engagement ranges where standard "rifleman" AEG's suffer. in those instances I recomend looking for a DMR role. Its kinda like a standard aeg but with a little more range.

[@remigoldbach9608]

Good video !

[@MVPDabba]

Im coming from paintball and im honestly excited just to get a mid-long range setup. Im thinking something that resembles a m4

[@davidadams1724]

I want to get a new one cause my family play on our own property and its so fun just sitting in your camo waiting for your brother our uncle to come across.

[@gamingpinguin1425]

But What if you wanna start with a normal marksman rifle without the scope

[@eikotehgrowingmouse]

get a DMR and be a frontline marksman , semi auto fire.. depending on model some can be slow full auto, Canted sight for close range.

[@cyrusfreeman9972]

You can snipe with a short AEG, but it's really hard to roll a flank or clear a trench with a sniper rifle. In airsoft, sniping is a play style, not a loadout. There are so few differences in raw performance in airsoft. If you get good at marksmanship and sniping with an AEG, get a sniper rifle and don't cheap out loo much. I usually play with a shotgun, FWIW. I used an AK for a long time, too... and my play style was very sniper or DMR focused.

[@sirfanatical8763]

Unless you've been trained on one IRL, one really shold stay away. And if you can't resist, get a DMR.

[@bigfoot9049]

Sniping can be a challenge, I spent alot of money to get my g-spec to a competitive state although now there are quite a few nice ones out of the box I'll always go for my g-spec, it's an extension of myself.

[@Irobert1115HD]

got my first sniper from a used things shoppe. still need a new scope (previous owner face planted with it and broke the scope. otherwhise the gun was in good conditions). costed me 100 euros and funily enough you can even spot it in this video (not my gun but the exact model. its the one from the scope falling off clips).

[@alienlobsteroo4882]

I bought 3 broken Sniperrifles for 80 bucks and Frankensteined 1 out of them. Haven't used it and probably never will. I just like looking at it. The satisfaction of a graveyard build. Friend of mine bought the exact same Sniperrifle I Frankensteined new. He played it like twice.

[@Timy.M]

as an hobby sniper with 6 years experience is it worth to buy a pistol with an sniper? so i have experience but is it the same shooting on paper and shooting on people ?

[@HeartBeatCollide]

What I began with and recommend is buying a pistol or smg replica or anything small and just running in, sneaky and play a stealth game irl

[@thatminer7174]

Im thinking of switching to sniper as my kit is based on holding a clear view with me even working on a thermal vision headset to spot people. Reason being that my primary is the sgr 12 from TM so id likely sling a sniper on my back for ranged engagements

[@AmyStrikesBack]

Hopefully my nerf playstyle (agressive cqc with smgs or medium range with Lever action) can translate well to airsoft with out a lot of trouble, really looking in to a mp7

[@Da_Cactoos]

I started with sniping Starting airsoft with sniping... was surprisingly fun, for me atleast. Learning how to be a sniper was a big learning curve, I decided to challenge myself so I learned how to move as a sniper and be effective, I kept getting hit more than I landed shots, it was always thrilling for me to find new strategies and ways to move around in the field. This is not for everyone though. Some like to move more into the action with AEG's and that is understandable. In my experience I kept missing shots, kept rushing things, if you dont have the patience for learning from failures over and over and MANY times again, dont start with sniping. Sniping in airsoft sure does look nice from KZbin and others doing it but they got experience and also still do mistakes, you cant always expect where a shot is going to land Slowly, I got alright at it, still my playstyle to this day, I'm nowhere near as good as most snipers yet. Over time I also saved up and upgraded to a ssg96, that thing is real nice. Keep in mind: I'm not suggesting this playstyle to starters and I'm not putting it down either, its all down to the player, what role they want. You are the only person that enjoys your own role at the end of the day, each role has their own things to learn, sniping is just one of the more difficult ones to learn. This is why it is not suggested to start with. You will get frustrated and potentially quit airsoft. I decided to make this comment as I was inspired by old videos of Nov a few years back and got into sniping, it is tough so I decided to share my experience to show what to expect cause I had clue what I was in for... Hope this helps.

[@nomecognome6954]

I was thinking about buying an ssx303, is that good?

[@user-thisisarealusername]

I played in a few airsoft games with my friends, one of my friend asked me if I wanted to borrow his sniper rifle because he knew I always played sniper in video games and was quite good at it. My answer was "No. I'm sticking with you guys. I barely know how to play airsoft, I'm not going out there hunting people without getting familiar with the game first. "

[@theratking180]

i really liked sniping in all cod games so im def going to try it as a beginner, even if its extremely challenging, plus i already bought the sniper with researching xd. maybe i should have waited till i could also afford a scope, guess im just doing expert++ difficulty with a cheap bolt action

[@Sam_Hue]

Don’t forget that many of them are heavy by the way, weights you down in no time. Down in my place most people use blowback pistols due to the fast paced gameplay it often has. Specifically, most that I see people use in my region are modified Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 5.1 blowback pistols.

[@Peanutbutterfunds]

What’s considered to be a bad sniper i have a black eagle m6 it shoots straight and its 1 joule is it bad?

[@MilesKun1]

I wanted to do airsoft sniping because i wanted to test if shooting a sniper is like in cod warzone or cod Mobile if it works at any range because in games you can one shot everyone at any range 😅

[@frenchfry1479]

I think the best way to use a sniper is like my friend does he and I play together and find a good defensive position, then he is the marksman and I take out any close range targets

[@matyasciz7739]

I personaly tried my friends Snow Wolf Kar98 and thats when I had to get sniper rifle as a back up if my aeg goes down and i love it but the waiting can be boring thats true