[simohayha]

Guys, im in the market for a new sniper rifle, in fact its my first sniper rifle. first of all i wanna tell u that im from indonesia, english is not my main language, so i hope thats explains any grammar/writing error,and no im not a 14 y/o noob.
sorry to write that, cause in some forum, ppl tend to bash/flame on a thread not written properly thinking thats its written by some kid asking dangerous things (like co2/ HPA, etc)

I have done some research for a few weeks and obviously tanaka m700 have a HUGEE fanbase. alot of ppl swear by its quality and accuracy.
but here's how i see things from my point of view (after research):

1) Build quality wise (finishing, material, realistic, overall looks): ares 10 points, tanaka 7 point

2) Upgradeability : ares 6 point, tanaka 10 point

3) performance : ares ??? (very mixed bag here) ; Tanaka 10 point (with TLC and expensive upgrades)

since i NEVER see both rifle firsthand, i cant tell how much better the ares build are VS tanaka, but from a lot of picture in the net, the ares wins hand down on looks category.

What i need is that i want a HOT (600++fps with 0,2) sniper, which im going to use with 0,3 bb minimum to play in a free no limit game (in which ALOT of AEG have 580-650 fps with 0,2, some even using 170 spring and latest systema A to Z) so i can at least compete with them. (1 shot at a time VS burst)

Accuracy is also very important offcourse, a good hop up and inner barrel upgrade is considered a priority.

im semi mechanically inclined soo a few home modification is acceptable, eventhough building a HPA rig would be a hassle since i have to import everything from abroad (none sold in indonesia).
i learn that ares have a c02 magazine that would make it fire too hot (700fps?) which i dont mind, but i also read that ares suffer gas leakage between the magazine and bolt? but since its CNC'ed from blocks of aluminum its suppose to handle abuse better than the tanaka's?

tanaka on the other hand have very little issue performing out of the box, but the stock hop up is lacking (easily remedied by KA hop up and VSR inner) and are made from pot metal? (die casted?) i also reads that the magazine doesnt handle green gas/ propane really well (warped due to higher pressure?), im planning to use only green gas or propane and maybe HPA.

one more thing, BOTH are VERY EXPENSIVE and hard to get here in indonesia, especially since airsoft activity is on the gray area of the law, and import is strictly prohibited. both will cost me around US$ 700 for the base rifle only. so an efficient upgrade route is also important (ares have less upgrade part which make it "cheaper" but can it have the performance of a tanaka, or at least close to it)

thanks