Many gamers fantasize about claiming victory by shooting down enemy soldiers with their airsoft sniper rifles. However, not all soldiers are fit to become snipers. That said, there are six factors that must be considered before one can be a successful sniper.
1. A calm and patient demeanor
Snipers are elite among soldiers. This is because they can easily take down a high-ranking officer in the enemy camp and consequently win the war. However, being a sniper is not easy.
Snipers have a firing range of 200 feet or more. However, if their targets are out of range, they cannot get up and run towards them. Similarly, snipers go unnoticed and wait patiently for hours. So if a person is having trouble sitting still, he doesn’t have to be a sniper.
2. Good communication skills
In addition to taking down high-risk targets, snipers also serve as reconnaissance personnel for their teams. This is because their scopes and location (usually being placed on high ground) give them wider visibility. That means snipers can easily find holes in an enemy’s defenses. If you pass the information correctly, your team will have a tactical advantage. Without good communication skills, a soldier is not worthy of carrying BB sniper rifles.
3.Spring vs. CO2
If a person feels that they can handle the responsibilities of being a sniper, their next step is to purchase a sniper rifle. Sniper rifles usually have a spring or gas mechanism. Spring-loaded sniper rifles are bolt action rifles. This means that the gun must be re-cocked after each shot.
The bolt mechanism can be problematic if there are numerous enemies on the field. Simply put, the mechanism slows down the shooter. However, this mechanism is not likely to fail in the middle of the game. This is because it has no tanks to depressurize and no batteries to discharge.
By contrast, gas-powered airsoft sniper rifles bring more speed and power to the table. However, they become passive if they lose energy during a game. Also, gas rifles are sensitive to heat and cold. So if the game will be played in extreme weather conditions, the rifle may suddenly stop working.
A soldier is only as effective as his weapon. Therefore, careful selection between spring and gas powered sniper rifles is a must.
4. Decent jump function
A hop-up is a part of the gun that pushes back BB pellets. This causes the pellet to counteract the pull of gravity so it can travel greater distances. Jumps are standard on modern rifles, but a sniper should ensure the feature is working properly before purchasing a rifle.
5. A good rate of fire
A sniper needs a weapon that can fire 28g or heavier buckshot at ranges of over 200 feet. On average, snipers carry airsoft sniper rifles that fire pellets at 400 fps (feet per second). Of course, higher power means higher cost.
6. A lenient budget
Speaking of costs, snipers need a forgiving budget. That’s because even the cheapest spring-loaded BB sniper rifles cost around £200. Also, snipers should invest in heavier 28g or BB pellets. Still, for those willing to invest a little more, sniper rifles are powerful weapons that win wars.