Sniper vs AEG

[caboose]

Allright, the thread that was on this discussion was deleted, perhaps accidentally, perhaps by the original author, I'm not sure.

What I would like to ask is that this thread be a place for well-reasoned, well thought out advice for new players and seasoned players on how "sniping" can be effective in airsoft.

This is NOT a thread for arguments, or for a million responses to someone else picking at your points.

What I would like people to do is write an original post (meaning not in response to anyone) about the advice they would give someone considering trying to be a "sniper" or "marksman" in airsoft. Please take the time to make sure your post is easily readable.

While I fully expect and hope for people to share their own opinions, I ask that you stay away from trying to disprove other people's opinions point by point, etc.

In conclusion, I want this thread to be a place where people can go and see what the members of this team think of and recommend for "sniping".

Shane

[benjamin9730]

also lets only have comparative opinions, lets try to stay away from plain out bashing.

[Stickem1]

I agree on this, give your opion of what gun you like to run and why. sniper, dmr (semi), or aeg with full auto capability. It's all fun what every way you go.

[Shampoo]

I would use an AEG on semi-auto, this will not sacrifice support capability for use with a fireteam, as well as fire rate. It is important, especially with airsoft, to have the capability to lay down successive shots to ensure your hits are felt and make their mark.

Bolt actions yield a slow fire rate, and have the chance of compromising a concealed position.

Yes, AEG's have the chance of costing more, but they would be a more versatile weapon.

In the hands of an experienced operative, a bolt action can be deadly, however, an AEG can be more deadly in the hands of the same operative.

For this Team-centered sport, I would suggest the versatility and support capabilities of the AEG DMR.

[brent]

I agree with the Team aspect that Shampoo hit on. My advice, if you have 1 weapon, get an assault rifle of some kind. If you have 2 rifles, get whatever you want for the second. It kind of sucks for the scenario makers to have to work in a sniper role for every scenario b/c there is someone who only has a bolt action.

[cutlasslord]

Well, as usual, I'm gonna take the opposite side of the debate!

Spring snipers:
When set up properly can be one shot accurate to very long ranges as well as being nearly completely silent. To do this setup, it will require that you start with a good springer, ie Tokyo Marui.

In the hands of a talented operator, a spring sniper can maintain cover without giving away his position while engaging targets at range and has the potential to be very detrimental to enemy forces. But this is honestly more the exception than the rule.

AEG DMRs:
Spring guns are mechanically superior in my opinion due to the fact that they are more consistent and thus more accurate. Even the best AEGs cannot match a good spring sniper in terms of accuracy. The one thing that AEGs bring to the table over spring snipers is volume of fire. Even the best AEGs aren't as accurate as even mid grade spring snipers.

Now, I do agree that for the average operator, an AEG is more effective. I also agree that if you have to have only one weapon, it is best to invest in an AEG as it is more versatile and will be useful in the most situations. Spring snipers can be a fantastic primary weapon but it is best to use an AEG first then if you are interested in sniping, try a springer before buying one. Building a good spring sniper isn't cheap but if it does turn out to be something you enjoy using and are good at, in my opinion, it is a worthy investment.

[Shampoo]

Spring marksman platforms end up costing less than AEG DMR's. A DMR can be made to be incredibly silent these days, but it won't be as consistent as a bolt-action. I stick by my position, however, I think AEG DMR's are more effective from the average user.

[Zyyth]

In my opinion, it doesn't matter so much which you use for a marksman role, it's how well you know your rifle. To be a good marksman, you have to practice.

[blaydes]

I'm bringing this thread back to life lol. An AEG definitely has a lot of advantages over a BASR, but the bolt action sniper rifle never needs power from a battery, gas, or any preparation. You can play with it for as long as you want and never have to stop due to a dead, or dying battery - granted most airsoft games aren't that long.

Plus a BASR can be upgraded to handle a higher fps to make targets feel or hear hits more easily and the bb can travel through brush more effectively while being less affected by wind (assuming one is using a heavier bb accompanying the higher fps).

When it comes down to accuracy, I have found that a lot of tinkering is needed to make a BASR shoot like a laser, but however it shoots, it does so pretty consistently.

In my opinion what really makes a sniper effective is the strategy put into place such as concealment, stalking, silence, field positioning, and some more concealment. Plus if the team has a comm system set up the sniper has a nice zoom scope to gather information to assist the team.