Purchasing Sniper Paintball Guns

The sniper position in paintball is one of the most important, and one of the most difficult as well. It takes an extreme amount of patience to hunker down and wait for your opponent, and a lot of skill to disappear into the background. As important as anything else for this position is your sniper paintball gun. The right gun can go a long way toward success and accuracy, and the wrong gun can give your position away easily. So it's important to know something about the different parts of the sniper paintball guns and why the different types are so different.

First off, consider that a modular unit may be best, meaning that each of the main parts can be removed and interchanged with another. This will help you customize your gun to your specifications. It's important when shopping for sniper paintball guns that you are able to make one that fits you and your body, your size, your athleticism, and your own weight perfectly. One that's too heavy or too long will be cumbersome, and one that's too light will seem clumsy and uncontrolled.

For firing at long range, you need a long barrel to your sniper paintball gun. Some are modified to be up to 48 inches. However, remember that camouflage is also important in the position of sniper, otherwise you'll be hit before you get your shot off. A longer barrel means less of a chance for proper cover with your sniper paintball gun, so be balanced. Also, will you be hunkered down in one spot for the duration of the game, or will you need to move? If you need to be mobile, having a 48 inch barrel is going to be impossible.

The sight of your sniper paintball gun is important, as you need accuracy as well as distance. Snipers rarely get a second chance at a target. Also, it's important to keep your rifle well maintained so that it fires accurately. Again, you won't get a second chance at your target, so the rifle must work the first time, every time.

Most sniper paintball guns are cut and weighted to feel like the real M16 rifles used in combat. Avoid stainless steel models as they can be difficult to camouflage. If you keep these points in mind when shopping, you'll be able to pick out the proper rifle for your sniper position and pick off your opponents with ease.