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Airsoft Sniper Rifle Vs Automatic Electric Airsoft Rifles

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:28:35 +0000

It seems that many people have trouble deciding whether they want to buy a single shot bolt action airsoft sniper rifle, or an electric (AEG) semi/fully automatic airsoft rifle, such as the popular airsoft M4 Rifle. This sometimes can be a tough decision to make, but it usually boils down to this: what type of airsoft scenarios will you be using the gun for, for the most part? Of course, there is also the price to consider, but generally speaking, the cost of a good airsoft sniper rifle is usually about the same as the cost of a good airsoft M4 rifle, so this really shouldn’t be much of a factor.

For those who mostly compete in QCB (close quarters battle) airsoft games, then the choice is simple: get yourself a good airsoft M4 rifle (or similar – such as an airsoft M16 or an airsoft AK-47 rifle). The reason for this is because you will need the airsoft rifle to be capable of firing in fully automatic mode, which NO true airsoft sniper gun can do. Fully automatic airsoft rifles are without a doubt, the king of close quarters battles. Also, another plus to an automatic electric airsoft rifle is the fact that not only is it a fully automatic weapon, it can also be used in semi automatic mode as well, which makes it fairly good for sniping people from a fair distance away (you definitely wont get the range of a true airsoft sniper rifle though).

As far as those who like to use the art of stealth, and that like playing the sniper role (we are talking non-cqb airsoft scenarios here), then the choice is also very simple: buy yourself a true airsoft sniper rifle. The main reason that you will want a true sniper gun is because of the fact that they shoot much further than any automatic electric AEG airsoft rifle, and they are more accurate as well. Also, another thing to consider is the fact that airsoft sniper rifles are way more quiet than automatic electric airsoft rifles.

When deciding on which airsoft sniper rifle to buy, keep in mind that you will want one that is high velocity, and that comes with a decent scope. Another option that you may want to consider is getting a tri-pod for your airsoft sniper rifle, but that isn’t as importing as having a good scope on it. Lastly, you may want to also purchase a sling for your sniper rifle, as this can really make carrying the gun alot easier, and will save your arms from getting tired when carrying the gun around.

Hopefully this information will help those who are debating whether they want a single shot bolt action (true) airsoft sniper rifle, or an automatic electric (AEG) airsoft Rifle, such as the extremely popular airsoft M4 machine gun. But regardless of what type of gun you choose to go with, I would highly recommend that you at least get one that is of medium quality (IE: not made completely out of plastic), and that has good velocity and accuracy.

Airsoft Sniper Rifles – Spring Vs Gas

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:35:35 +0000

Many people often wonder what the differences are between gas airsoft sniper rifles and spring airsoft rifles. Besides the obvious fact that one is powered by a spring, and one is powered by gas, there are actually some other important factors as well. But above all else, it is fair to say that the biggest difference between gas and spring powered airsoft rifles is usually the price. For example, a good spring airsoft sniper guns usually costs about $100 – $125, while a good gas airsoft guns generally costs about $175 or more in most cases.

Also, another important thing to consider about gas airsoft guns is the fact that they almost always shoot at a higher velocity than a spring airsoft sniper rifle. Generally the higher end spring airsoft sniper rifles shoot at around 450 FPS, while the gas airsoft rifles usually shoot at 500 to 550 FPS. It is also worth noting that a bolt action gas airsoft gun is much easier to cock than a spring powered rifle; this is because with a gas airsoft gun there is no heavy duty spring to cock back for each shot. You still have to pull back the bolt with a gas powered rifle, but it is much easier to operate.

Another very important thing to consider is the fact that all spring rifles are single shot only, meaning that they have to be cocked for each and every shot, while a gas powered airsoft sniper rifle can be semi automatic. However, many of the gas sniper rifles are still made as single shot bolt action rifles, which makes them much more realistic. And again, the single shot gas powered airsoft rifles are much easier to cock than the spring airsoft rifles. This may not seem very significant, but it can definitely make a difference in airsoft games where you end up doing a lot of shooting. You would not want your arm to become tired during an airsoft battle!

As far as accuracy goes, most people will agree that the accuracy of a spring airsoft rifle is pretty much the same as gas airsoft sniper rifles, but there may be a few that disagree. There isn’t much evidence to really support any differences in accuracy between the 2 types of airsoft rifles, but it is safe to say that you should most likely be using slightly heavier airsoft BBs with a gas powered airsoft sniper rifle, due to the fact that they usually shoot at a significantly higher FPS than the spring powered airsoft rifles. The faster an airsoft gun shoots, the heavier the BB you will want to use, to achieve maximum accuracy. This is especially true at longer distances.

Conclusion? If you have the extra money you may want to consider a gas airsoft sniper rifle, as they shoot a bit faster than the spring airsoft sniper rifles, and are easier to cock as well. However, the spring airsoft rifles are certainly an excellent choice if you don’t want to spend the extra money, and it is arguable that they are a bit more durable than the gas airsoft rifles. Also, if you want a semi automatic airsoft rifle, then spring airsoft sniper rifles are not for you, as they are single shot only.

Best Websites For Purchasing Airsoft Sniper Rifles & AEG’s

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:09:20 +0000

When shopping around for a new airsoft sniper rifle or AEG (automatic electric gun), usually the price is the main thing that people worry about. Unfortunately this can sometimes get you into trouble in the long run though, as many of the websites that sell airsoft guns offer very poor customer service (for example, having to wait 1 or 2 weeks before your purchase even gets shipped out to you). Also, I have heard a good many horror stories of customers purchasing defective airsoft rifles and then never even receiving a replacement gun, among other things.

Another thing to look out for with many of the online airsoft stores/websites, is inaccurate product images. For some reason it seems abnormally hard to get quality product images for many of the Chinese made airsoft rifles (especially the airsoft sniper rifles), so it is fairly common for an airsoft retailer to just post a picture of an airsoft gun that is SIMILAR to the actual airsoft gun that they are selling. Usually this isn’t that big of a deal, since most of them are practically identical anyways, but it can certainly create some confusion in some cases, especially with the airsoft rifles that have actual trademark logos on them.

The other major thing to consider is where the online airsoft store is actually located. Most of them are located in California, due to the fact that they import their products from china, and California is where the products actually get dropped off (they come via large boat). As long as the store is located in the US it doesn’t really matter all that much; what you want to look out for is a store that is actually located in China, since it will literally take WEEKS to receive any order that you purchase from them (at least in most cases).

Now, as far as which websites I recommend, I have to say that there isn’t very many. As far as lowest prices (along with pretty good service) go, I would definitely say airsplat.com is the winner there, especially when it comes to the airsoft sniper rifles. If you are looking for great prices (but possibly a bit higher than airsplat) I would go withpyramydair.com.

I have done a LOT of business with pyramyair, and they have better (and faster) customer service than airsplat, and they have a better return policy too (pyramydair offers a 30 day return policy, while airsplat only offers a 3 day return policy). Last, but not least, there is airsoftgi.com. They offers pretty good prices, combined with good service and fast shipping times as well. I also know a lot of people that have dealt with them and they all ended up very happy customers. Personally I like pyramydair and airsplat the best though, and I have by FAR done the most business with those 2 websites.

There are plenty more online airsoft stores out there, but I would use a good deal of caution when dealing with them. Like I stated above, there are a LOT of sites out there that offers some pretty horrible service, especially when it comes to the shipping time frame. In fact, I think the long shipping times is probably one of the most common complaints that I read about on the airsoft forums. My best advice would be to just do a little research about a particular retailer before you go ahead and give them your hard earned money!

How to remove cheek rests off airsoft sniper rifles?

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:43:10 +0000

Sam W asked:

Okay I have the airsoft sniper rifle the TSD MK 96. I bought a paintball face mask and have found that it is hard to aim down the sights with a face mask on. (DER) Now I have a dilemma, I would like to know how to take the cheek rest off the sniper rifle and know what good protection would be outside the full face mask realm, or even in it.

Thanks