Sniper rifle choice?

yanhchan · December 24th, 2005, 23:38

God just shut up before you get flame raped...and then this thread gets trashed....

Bob the Angry Potato · December 24th, 2005, 23:40

He's asking you to stop giving advice that would make this guy waste his money, mm'kay? In the end, it isn't ruining the guy's post, and will probably save a few people from the same thing.

gamer123 · December 24th, 2005, 23:48

sumojoe14 asked for opinions on the 3 guns he listed, so obviously he's on a budget similar to many airsoft beginners. Even if superior guns like psg/svd/96 are suggested and their qualities are great, chances are sumojoe14 will be like that's cool, but probably go for the starter gun first to give airsoft a try.

True that I didn't actually own the gun. But did used my friends and read reviews on it. That was why I suggested the UTG out of those 3. If you guys have other suggestions for him, sure.

yanhchan · December 24th, 2005, 23:58

Dude why waste money on a UTG sniper rifle. When you can save up for a good one. If you don't like the good one you can at least have a pretty good resale value and a decent market to sell to. UTGs still have a long way to go before it is good enough to compete against Mauri however their AEG line up is ok. The Sniper Rifle has left much to be desired.

sumojoe14 · December 25th, 2005, 00:31

Not to seem rude but there seems to be more crap from gamer than helpin my situation. (thanks all who have helped though).

To answer greylocks I usually go half way if possible. I am usually satisfied with stuff that works, but it doesnt need to be top of the line. I have had good things with HFC so far, I have a M190 pistol and it works great. I might just end up going with the G- Spec though. I was wondering if anyone knows of a catch with the HFC USR-11. It seems to be an exact clone, except for the stock. I wouldnt mind buying the clone and dropping like $100 and have one that shoots in the 390 fps range. I dont really see a need to go to 500 fps or over 400fps at the present time.

Plus I'm not really cruel enough to shoot someone at that speed..that has to hurt. Anyways thanks for the help...anymore suggestions would be great. thanks.

Bob the Angry Potato · December 25th, 2005, 00:42

Well, I've heard they are a perfect and equally upgradeable as the VSR, yet I wouldn't know. However, WGC actually agreed to stock them...
However, the VSR's a great bet. No need to cut corners when you can get the real deal.

Freedom Fighter · December 25th, 2005, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamer123

I'd choose the UTG one. It is around $100USD and you get bolt action sniper with rail and bipod and good fps. Heard many goods about it.

Your advice sucks so please keep it to yourself until you know what your actually talking about. I'd be interested to know where you heard so many good things about this gun, on second thought, don't bother. Please stop posting and pulling information out of your ass.

Thanks.

Kane · December 25th, 2005, 01:12

Gamer, shut the fuck up. When you've been playing for a few years, then you can talk like you are now. FF... thanks!

Freedom Fighter · December 25th, 2005, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane

Gamer, shut the fuck up. When you've been playing for a few years, then you can talk like you are now. FF... thanks!

No problem. I also banned that twit so until he sneaks back on under a new handle/email addy via a different IP, he will not be able to dispense any more of his shitty advice.

JOE
We don't like to post information that is so readily available on the net with a simple Google search but if I were you, and were to buy one of the three you mentioned I'd stick with quality. Quality being Mariu's VSR G-Spec.

Bob the Angry Potato · December 25th, 2005, 01:24

Hmm... perhaps banning was a bit harsh, but it's all your decision. Perhaps a temp. ban or some warnings would have sufficed?
Actually, nah. He'd talked back, and been a general all-round asshole... forget it.
Anyways, most people up here, and pretty much anywhere, believe 'you get what you pay for'. Don't settle for less when, for a bit more, you could get something that'll last you a lot longer.
That's why up here, most retailers don't stock crap or starter-AEGs.

Freedom Fighter · December 25th, 2005, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob the Angry Potato

Hmm... perhaps banning was a bit harsh, but it's all your decision. Perhaps a temp. ban or some warnings would have sufficed?
Actually, nah. He'd talked back, and been a general all-round asshole... forget it.

He's been warned by many people, and not just by the mods. He got what was coming to him.

Bob the Angry Potato · December 25th, 2005, 01:27

Ah, didn't know that... good job, then.

BIGMEDCIN · December 25th, 2005, 01:53

WHEEEEW!!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone.................

Buy the friggin VSR !!!!!!!!LOL

Rumpel Felt · December 25th, 2005, 03:13

Buy what you like. All the well known brands (Maruzen, TM, erm can't think of any others) will juat have to be upgraded and eccesorized anyway. My L96 is great. Also, are the TM snipers plastic like everything else they make?

Xepharo · December 25th, 2005, 03:21

I'd just save up for a Maruzen L96... and since you're in the States. You have the advantage of buying something cheaper compare to us in Canada.

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December 24th, 2005, 23:38	#16
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	God just shut up before you get flame raped...and then this thread gets trashed.... __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

December 24th, 2005, 23:40	#17
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	He's asking you to stop giving advice that would make this guy waste his money, mm'kay? In the end, it isn't ruining the guy's post, and will probably save a few people from the same thing. __________________ Age verifier- Halifax region

December 24th, 2005, 23:58	#19
yanhchan Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scarborough/Richmond Hill ON	Dude why waste money on a UTG sniper rifle. When you can save up for a good one. If you don't like the good one you can at least have a pretty good resale value and a decent market to sell to. UTGs still have a long way to go before it is good enough to compete against Mauri however their AEG line up is ok. The Sniper Rifle has left much to be desired. __________________ YANHCHAN'S AIRSMITHING: AEG repair/Tune up/Upgrades V2/V3 mechboxes, rewiring/reconnecting. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country ~John F. Kennedy

December 24th, 2005, 23:48	#18
gamer123 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Markham, Ontario	sumojoe14 asked for opinions on the 3 guns he listed, so obviously he's on a budget similar to many airsoft beginners. Even if superior guns like psg/svd/96 are suggested and their qualities are great, chances are sumojoe14 will be like that's cool, but probably go for the starter gun first to give airsoft a try. True that I didn't actually own the gun. But did used my friends and read reviews on it. That was why I suggested the UTG out of those 3. If you guys have other suggestions for him, sure.

December 25th, 2005, 00:31	#20
sumojoe14 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesota US	Not to seem rude but there seems to be more crap from gamer than helpin my situation. (thanks all who have helped though). To answer greylocks I usually go half way if possible. I am usually satisfied with stuff that works, but it doesnt need to be top of the line. I have had good things with HFC so far, I have a M190 pistol and it works great. I might just end up going with the G- Spec though. I was wondering if anyone knows of a catch with the HFC USR-11. It seems to be an exact clone, except for the stock. I wouldnt mind buying the clone and dropping like $100 and have one that shoots in the 390 fps range. I dont really see a need to go to 500 fps or over 400fps at the present time. Plus I'm not really cruel enough to shoot someone at that speed..that has to hurt. Anyways thanks for the help...anymore suggestions would be great. thanks.

December 25th, 2005, 00:42	#21
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	Well, I've heard they are a perfect and equally upgradeable as the VSR, yet I wouldn't know. However, WGC actually agreed to stock them... However, the VSR's a great bet. No need to cut corners when you can get the real deal. __________________ Age verifier- Halifax region

December 25th, 2005, 01:12	#23
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	Gamer, shut the fuck up. When you've been playing for a few years, then you can talk like you are now. FF... thanks! __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

December 25th, 2005, 01:24	#25
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	Hmm... perhaps banning was a bit harsh, but it's all your decision. Perhaps a temp. ban or some warnings would have sufficed? Actually, nah. He'd talked back, and been a general all-round asshole... forget it. Anyways, most people up here, and pretty much anywhere, believe 'you get what you pay for'. Don't settle for less when, for a bit more, you could get something that'll last you a lot longer. That's why up here, most retailers don't stock crap or starter-AEGs. __________________ Age verifier- Halifax region

December 25th, 2005, 01:27	#27
Bob the Angry Potato *AV Status Suspended pending trade resolution* Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: A pile of empty boxes and broken dreams.	Ah, didn't know that... good job, then. __________________ Age verifier- Halifax region

December 25th, 2005, 01:53	#28
BIGMEDCIN Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lower mainland BC	WHEEEEW!!!!!! Merry Christmas everyone................. Buy the friggin VSR !!!!!!!!LOL

December 25th, 2005, 03:13	#29
Rumpel Felt Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Buy what you like. All the well known brands (Maruzen, TM, erm can't think of any others) will juat have to be upgraded and eccesorized anyway. My L96 is great. Also, are the TM snipers plastic like everything else they make?

December 25th, 2005, 03:21	#30
Xepharo Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada	-_- I'd just save up for a Maruzen L96... and since you're in the States. You have the advantage of buying something cheaper compare to us in Canada.

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