Time to answer questions about Snipers!

Hello Again Airsofters! We’ve cobbled together a list of top questions from the web-o-sphere regarding sniper rifles and airsoft! Did These help answer any of your pressing questions? Let us know in the comments below or message us on social media!

What is the best airsoft bolt action sniper (Springer)? / What are some good airsoft sniper rifles?

I don’t like to use the word “best” when it comes to describing airsoft guns. It is very subjective and will come down to a players individual likes. What someone feels is the best airsoft guns may not be the best choice for another. There are plenty of great spring airsoft sniper rifles on the market, but it will come down to what you prefer in the end. For an affordable base gun that you can upgrade, I would recommend either the Classic Army SR40 Sniper Rifle or the JG Bar 10 Sniper Rifle. Both of these models can accept Tokyo Marui VSR10 after market upgrade parts. This allows you to customize the performance to exactly the way you want. The Tokyo Marui VSR10 is a great model, but the Classic Army and JG outperform this model just by FPS alone. At the price you are paying for a base model VSR10, you can buy either the Classic Army or JG model and upgrade them to perform even better in range and accuracy. If you had more money in your budget, you could get the ASG McMillian Proline M40A3 or the Modify M24 USR150 sniper rifles. These will out perform any other stock sniper rifle of lesser cost!

What is the most powerful power type for airsoft sniper rifles?

This question is very broad and I am going to narrow it down a little. For Bolt Action Sniper Rifles there are two main power sources, spring and gas. Gas can be divided into three different categories; being Green Gas, Co2, and HPA. In terms of FPS, the gas powered sniper rifles will have the best chance of getting the highest velocity. First being HPA, then Co2, followed by Green Gas (based on psi rating). However gas rifles have a set amount of air before having to refill. Even with the HPA powered guns, you will have to fill the tank eventually. With a spring powered sniper rifle, the gun will perform as long as you can pull the bolt back. It will give you consistent FPS and accuracy, unlike Co2 and Green Gas. The FPS will slowly begin to drop as you are firing, which will in turn affect your range and accuracy.

Can a stock sniper rifle be able to handle .4g BBs?

Any stock sniper rifle will be able to shoot a .40g BB, but the range and accuracy will be greatly affected by what the sniper rifle is capable of. This can be improved with upgrades to the barrel assembly.

What is the maximum range of airsoft rifles?

I do believe the average range of all airsoft rifles shooting 400FPS will be roughly 200-250 feet (depending on the gun). The same can be said for bolt action sniper rifles shooting the same FPS, however I do see that they are typically more accurate than electric powered guns. What gun you choose and how you upgrade it will determine the maximum range of an airsoft gun.

What would a good airsoft sniper rifle cost?

This is another subjective question. If we are talking about of the box performance, I would say between $200-$300 will give you a good performing sniper rifle with no modifications. It will give you a good balance between performance and price. If you open the category to upgraded and modified guns, you can easily get into the $500-$1000 price range. Depending on what parts you install and how you want to accessorize your gun can add up very quickly. Ask yourself what you are willing to spend on an airsoft gun and find out what is in your price range. From there do some research on all of the guns available and choose the gun you think is best suited for you.

Choosing an airsoft gun can be a difficult.

From buying your first airsoft gun to choosing your next project; the possibilities are endless! If you have no idea where to start, Don’t fret! Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to help narrow down your choice!

Where do you plan on using this gun?

Where you play is a big factor when choosing an airsoft gun. You don’t want to run around a CQB Field with a full size M14 for example. If you are going to play CQB, consider running a gun with a smaller profile. A gun with a shorter barrel or a bull-pup design will help keep your overall size down and help you maneuver around corners much easier. If you plan on playing outdoors where the engagement distance is much further out, Consider running a carbine length to rifle length barrel. A rifle length gun will give you better accuracy and range, but a carbine length will give you a balance between a CQB and full size rifle for medium range fields. It will have a longer barrel compared to the CQB rifle for better range and accuracy, but short enough to cut corners and clear buildings without knocking your gun into every wall and doorway. We won’t even get into sniper rifles….. that is a whole separate topic.

What model of gun do you like?

If this is your first gun, you would probably say an M4 or AK platform would be your first pick. The best was to determine what style you like is to get your hands on a few different models. If this isn’t your first time around the block, you probably know what model you are looking for. When you are looking for a different model than one you already own, there might be some difficulty choosing your next platform. If you run an M4, you likely know how to manipulate that gun and where all the controls are. Compared to platforms such as the AK or G36, where the magazine release and selector switches are completely different. This will be a challenge, but it is also part of the fun. Lets say you own an short barrel M4 for CQB, but want to get a longer one to play outdoors; then you will be looking at different lengths and styles of rail systems. After all, the M4 is the most modular platform on the market. Ultimately though, this choice is intrinsically personal. Owning an airsoft rifle that makes you feel awesome, is just as important as the gun that is loaded to the gills with performance parts, don’t let anyone tell you different.

What is your budget?

Once you have answered the first two questions, you can narrow down your search to price. Once you find a gun in the model and price you like, keep in mind everything that you will need to get out and play. If you are starting at airsoft the basics will include a gun, magazine, battery and charger, BB’s (ammo), and face protection.

If you are a player with an existing load out, here are a few questions to ask yourself:

• Will my current batteries and magazines work with my new gun?
• Will I need gear to accommodate my new gun?
• Do I want add accessories to my new gun?

Find out what you need and what you can get away with. This will help you find out what type of budget you will need, what are priorities and what can wait. You will be able to calculate the cost of what you can afford or what you need to save to buy your gun.

These are the questions I ask myself when I am purchasing a new airsoft gun. I wish I had asked these questions to myself when purchasing my first airsoft gun so I could have made a better choice. Doing research will help you narrow down your choices, but first hand experience is one of the best ways to learn what you like and dislike, otherwise you are just guessing.

What if you still can’t choose an airsoft gun?

So you’ve done all the research and you have thought long and hard about what airsoft gun you wanted. What do you do if you can’t make up your mind on what gun you want to buy?

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If you can’t make up your mind on what gun to get, a mystery box may be what you need. You might be looking for a new project or your first airsoft gun and win five guns instead! Tell me that isn’t a steal! Even with our Mystery Patch Packages. They sell for $5.00 and you can win gift cards valued up to $500 or awesome guns valued way above that menial price! That is a gamble worth taking!

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Continuing with our article about “How” airsoft questions, now we’re on to questions starting with “Which”. According to our sources on the internet, what follows is your top questions to internet search engines, and our own social media. We’re here to help you out, let’s get to these answers! Got more questions? Leave us a comment below!

This gun is no longer made, but the Elite Force G36C is available and has all of the official trademarks.

Which airsoft pistols look as real as the true ones?

A majority of airsoft pistols are based from real firearm models. The most accurate to real guns would be Gas Blow Back models. They are typically made to be a 1:1 external replica with a very similar functionality to the real firearm. EX: Magazine Release, Slide Catch/Release, Trigger Shape/Look, Safety Switch, etc. The most ubiquitous would be the 1911 style pistols, replicating several manufacturers and styles.

The GPM92 Pistol is G&G’s newest take on Gas Blow Back Pistols. This gun has their new Whirl Cylinder Valve which helped reduce the cool down effect. The prototype was delivered in a very nice Hard Shell Case and included with the gun is a speed loader. Michael was able to test fire this gun and he was able to get through 3-4 magazines of BBs before having to refill on green gas (Video coming soon). The gun had a full metal construction with plastic grips. Over all the gun had a solid build and performed very well in our shooting test. Check out the video below for more info!

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