To snipe or not to snipe

adam_c · April 19th, 2006, 21:55

I am thinking of getting a cheap sniper rifle (HFC VSR-11) and using my existing guns as a side arm, or just getting a Maruzen MP5 KAY Kurz. Should I get the sniper rifle or the MP5? I am equally split between the two.

Trader rating · April 19th, 2006, 22:02

read
this has been discussed a million times here

short answer, get an AEG. sniping to start can be very dissapointing.

Drake · April 20th, 2006, 00:30

They'll both be equally useless in a toe to toe fight with full size rifles.

As for sniping, if you have to ask, don't do it.

GraveTech · April 20th, 2006, 00:47

I'll be doing a review of the HFC USR-11 when I get it this weekend. Hopefully I'll have the initial stuff posted early next week.

BuSaPuNk · April 20th, 2006, 01:03

i'm looking forward to your review GraveTech, just wondering how much did it cost you?

GraveTech · April 20th, 2006, 01:11

$210 w/tax and shipping through Raygis' group order from WGC.

Greylocks · April 20th, 2006, 07:16

Get an AEG, period.

Hades · April 20th, 2006, 07:56

If you want to snipe but also want somthing for normal gameplay get a good AEG that can also double as a sniper rifle. I got a Mauri M-14 and find it an excellant all around aeg for sniping as well as somewhat close combat. With the proper upgrades I think it would be an excellant sniper rifle, hell it is one even right out of the box.

Arch · April 20th, 2006, 23:49

if you plan on sniping make sure you have the etra kit to boot. it's one thing to be a good shot. but to make your self the shot from no where is what makes sniping key. without the ability to look like your suroundings, the use of a well placed shot from a bolt action will lose it's value real quick. you need to know how to hide in a pinch or have a good guillie suit or else you might end up being the one person aiming instead of moving like you should. remember,stationary targets are easy to hit.

in short. sniping is fun. but on a different level then ordinary airsoft. it's the fun of patience, thinking and wit. if this is you, i wish you all the best. but if you want to call your self a sniper by getting a gun that snipers might use. the fun might be taken out of the sport for you. and that sucks

just my two c's

Combine · April 23rd, 2006, 00:29

Well he could just take a rifle that has range (IE m14 or SR-25) and that is semi automatic and be a self proclamed "scout" or something. Basically instead of rushing into trouble with the aeg riflemen he could stay behind and try to take cover and shoot from far.

Its sniping but I think it would be more fun than staying in a field far away watching people only to get a thud on their vest for satisfaction (personal opinion no need for flames)

SohxBlitz · May 13th, 2006, 16:51

just use the rifle you have now get a good scope and away yea go i snipe with my g36k

Drake · May 13th, 2006, 17:30

j00r 1337

Janus · May 13th, 2006, 17:58

li3k w0w

Hudabon · May 13th, 2006, 21:49

I too own the usr 11 rifle and it is pretty nice. Nevertheless, I agree with the other members in saying that while sniping has a very cool and honorable look in games and movies, it can get quite old quite fast unless your very up to the challenge.

Greylocks · May 14th, 2006, 09:32

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April 19th, 2006, 21:55	#1
adam_c Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Thornton, Ontario	To snipe or not to snipe I am thinking of getting a cheap sniper rifle (HFC VSR-11) and using my existing guns as a side arm, or just getting a Maruzen MP5 KAY Kurz. Should I get the sniper rifle or the MP5? I am equally split between the two.

April 20th, 2006, 00:30	#3
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	They'll both be equally useless in a toe to toe fight with full size rifles. As for sniping, if you have to ask, don't do it. __________________

April 20th, 2006, 01:03	#5
BuSaPuNk Trader rating Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto	i'm looking forward to your review GraveTech, just wondering how much did it cost you? __________________ Private Contractor Seal Team Sex

April 19th, 2006, 22:02	#2
Droc Guest Trader rating	read this has been discussed a million times here short answer, get an AEG. sniping to start can be very dissapointing.

April 20th, 2006, 00:47	#4
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	I'll be doing a review of the HFC USR-11 when I get it this weekend. Hopefully I'll have the initial stuff posted early next week.

April 20th, 2006, 01:11	#6
GraveTech Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	$210 w/tax and shipping through Raygis' group order from WGC.

April 20th, 2006, 07:16	#7
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Get an AEG, period.

April 20th, 2006, 07:56	#8
Hades Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Home	If you want to snipe but also want somthing for normal gameplay get a good AEG that can also double as a sniper rifle. I got a Mauri M-14 and find it an excellant all around aeg for sniping as well as somewhat close combat. With the proper upgrades I think it would be an excellant sniper rifle, hell it is one even right out of the box.

April 20th, 2006, 23:49	#9
Arch Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: caronport Sask	if you plan on sniping make sure you have the etra kit to boot. it's one thing to be a good shot. but to make your self the shot from no where is what makes sniping key. without the ability to look like your suroundings, the use of a well placed shot from a bolt action will lose it's value real quick. you need to know how to hide in a pinch or have a good guillie suit or else you might end up being the one person aiming instead of moving like you should. remember,stationary targets are easy to hit. in short. sniping is fun. but on a different level then ordinary airsoft. it's the fun of patience, thinking and wit. if this is you, i wish you all the best. but if you want to call your self a sniper by getting a gun that snipers might use. the fun might be taken out of the sport for you. and that sucks just my two c's __________________ :snipe:quiet zombie! dead men don't talk. :rrr:

April 23rd, 2006, 00:29	#10
Combine Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alymer, Quebec	Well he could just take a rifle that has range (IE m14 or SR-25) and that is semi automatic and be a self proclamed "scout" or something. Basically instead of rushing into trouble with the aeg riflemen he could stay behind and try to take cover and shoot from far. Its sniping but I think it would be more fun than staying in a field far away watching people only to get a thud on their vest for satisfaction (personal opinion no need for flames)

May 13th, 2006, 16:51	#11
SohxBlitz Banned Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta	just use the rifle you have now get a good scope and away yea go i snipe with my g36k

May 13th, 2006, 17:30	#12
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	j00r 1337 __________________

May 13th, 2006, 17:58	#13
Janus Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	li3k w0w __________________ Age Verifier - Lower Vancouver Island Brotherhood of Nod - Nod Prime \|\| Vancouver Island Airsoft League - President Unavailable for AV until April 2020.

May 13th, 2006, 21:49	#14
Hudabon Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA	I too own the usr 11 rifle and it is pretty nice. Nevertheless, I agree with the other members in saying that while sniping has a very cool and honorable look in games and movies, it can get quite old quite fast unless your very up to the challenge.

May 14th, 2006, 09:32	#15
Greylocks Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gatineau, Quebec (Near Ottawa)	Got to love thread resurrections... and expert advice from teenagers.

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