Snipers in Saskatchewan

gooner · January 10th, 2007, 23:26

Hey im just getting into airsoft and im thinking of taking up sniping, but im not familiar with areas where its played in sask and if its sniper friendly. Is buying a sniper and probably a ghillie suit a waste of time and money or am i better off buying an AEG? If theres any snipers that enjoy it please let me know.

Kokanee · January 10th, 2007, 23:54

As your first airsoft rifle, you are better off purchasing an AEG to start. Something that's a good "all around" rifle like an Ak or M4, keep it stock the first season and get a feel for the game.

Grabbing a sniper rifle and ghillie may sound like a great way to start, but that role takes alot of time, money and patience to get right, both in kitting yourself and your rifle out, and in developing your fieldcraft to the point where you will be effective as a sniper.

kuchervano · January 11th, 2007, 00:19

Nothing will stop you from covering yourself with last-years leaves, laying in dirt for better part of the game and taking a few semi- shots at opportunistic targets. Just that then you can stand up and full auto them in the ass.
Appart from AK and M-series there are also G3/G36es and various SMGs for consideration. Though do your research to pick the best manufacturer for the gun in question.

BloodSport · January 11th, 2007, 00:30

If your going for a sniper rifle, most of the local teams require you to be known and trusted to handle the extra FPS which typically goes with them. Best bet is to go with an AEG and play for a season or two. If your really good at sniper tactics you may find you dont require a sniper rifle.

There are really only 2 maybe 3 guys I know who have sniped for a full day in Sask, and they both have AEG's that they primarily use.

Mongoose · January 11th, 2007, 02:13

Basically Kokanee said it all. If you're just starting out, get yourself a AEG for now till you get the grip of the game. Practice using any sniper tactics you have learned from reading books, watching documentaries and such at games till you get good enoough. Some players that I know who are the sniper on their team uses a upgraded AEG for distance and accuracy (although some have the nice sniper rifles that are out on the market).

Starting off as a sniper, may pursuade you to lose interest in the sport as you may go through most of the game getting yourself into a good shooting position and wait for a target. Patients is the main thing of being a sniper and there is the possibility going through a whole game without firing a shot while the rest of your team mates are getting all the kills. To some, this can be depressing and a huge let down.

Arnisador · January 11th, 2007, 10:03

out of curiosity, how old are you

gooner · January 11th, 2007, 18:06

16 arnis, and thanks everyone for the help ill be going with an AEG. Any suggestions for beginner gear?

Pip · January 11th, 2007, 18:32

Why is there such a facination with snipers and all the gear that goes along with it all...i dunno, just personally i think its cool and all but everyone who is getting into this sport wants to start out as a sniper...i dunno lol...meh

CDN_Stalker · January 11th, 2007, 18:54

I'd strongly suggest you buy an SMG first, like a TM MP5 and use that for a long while before buying a sniper rifle. Then, once you buy a sniper rifle (go for bolt action, not AEG......... BA are better and more consistant, and can lob a heavier BB farther) you will have, and have mastered, a great backup AEG to your rifle that will get you through most games, and to cover your butt, when you in the sniper role and are compromised.

Hey, I did all the above, and I don't regret a single part of it. I own two sniper rifles (upgraded CA M24 and KJW M700) and now two MP5s, add on a pair of KSG 19s................... hehe, did I mention redundancy among personal weapons is a huge benefit to consistant technical skills that help during the game? One goes down, just have to pick up the other one and don't have to change mags, webbing, etc.

gooner · January 12th, 2007, 22:07

Alright so let me get all of this straight, im not legaly allowed on a playing field until im 18? After reading 9mm thread im alittle confused as to what the rules are, i was pretty sure i had them straight. On Sask MERC i think it said you let 16 year-olds play in games with parents attending, so whats the story on that? Should i just put off buying a gun in that case?

Chalcus · January 12th, 2007, 22:24

Exceptions have been made before. Why do you not come out with your parents and just check out an event. Then simply go from there. This will give you a better idea of how the game is played and what type of gear players use. Events will be posted on one of the 2 sask boards

http://www.southsaskmercenaries.com

or

http://skairsoft.conforums.com/

Chalcus.

opcorn:

gooner · January 13th, 2007, 01:03

ok thanks for clearing that up.

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January 10th, 2007, 23:26	#1
gooner Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melfort, Sask	Snipers in Saskatchewan Hey im just getting into airsoft and im thinking of taking up sniping, but im not familiar with areas where its played in sask and if its sniper friendly. Is buying a sniper and probably a ghillie suit a waste of time and money or am i better off buying an AEG? If theres any snipers that enjoy it please let me know.

January 11th, 2007, 00:19	#3
kuchervano Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winnipeg	Nothing will stop you from covering yourself with last-years leaves, laying in dirt for better part of the game and taking a few semi- shots at opportunistic targets. Just that then you can stand up and full auto them in the ass. Appart from AK and M-series there are also G3/G36es and various SMGs for consideration. Though do your research to pick the best manufacturer for the gun in question. __________________

January 11th, 2007, 00:30	#4
BloodSport Traveling Man Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan	If your going for a sniper rifle, most of the local teams require you to be known and trusted to handle the extra FPS which typically goes with them. Best bet is to go with an AEG and play for a season or two. If your really good at sniper tactics you may find you dont require a sniper rifle. There are really only 2 maybe 3 guys I know who have sniped for a full day in Sask, and they both have AEG's that they primarily use. __________________ Saskatchewan Age Verifier! Contact for more Info.

January 10th, 2007, 23:54	#2
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	As your first airsoft rifle, you are better off purchasing an AEG to start. Something that's a good "all around" rifle like an Ak or M4, keep it stock the first season and get a feel for the game. Grabbing a sniper rifle and ghillie may sound like a great way to start, but that role takes alot of time, money and patience to get right, both in kitting yourself and your rifle out, and in developing your fieldcraft to the point where you will be effective as a sniper.

January 11th, 2007, 02:13	#5
Mongoose Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta	Basically Kokanee said it all. If you're just starting out, get yourself a AEG for now till you get the grip of the game. Practice using any sniper tactics you have learned from reading books, watching documentaries and such at games till you get good enoough. Some players that I know who are the sniper on their team uses a upgraded AEG for distance and accuracy (although some have the nice sniper rifles that are out on the market). Starting off as a sniper, may pursuade you to lose interest in the sport as you may go through most of the game getting yourself into a good shooting position and wait for a target. Patients is the main thing of being a sniper and there is the possibility going through a whole game without firing a shot while the rest of your team mates are getting all the kills. To some, this can be depressing and a huge let down. __________________

January 11th, 2007, 10:03	#6
Arnisador Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan	out of curiosity, how old are you __________________ It doesn't seem much, to stir a man's soul. Just a moth eaten rag on a worm eaten pole. But 'tis the deeds that were done 'neath this moth eaten rag, when the pole was a staff, and the rag was a flag. CUM CATAPULTAE PROSCRIPTAE ERUNT TUM SOLI PROSCRIPT CATAPULTAS HABEBUNT

January 11th, 2007, 18:06	#7
gooner Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melfort, Sask	16 arnis, and thanks everyone for the help ill be going with an AEG. Any suggestions for beginner gear? Last edited by gooner; January 11th, 2007 at 18:14..

January 11th, 2007, 18:54	#9
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	I'd strongly suggest you buy an SMG first, like a TM MP5 and use that for a long while before buying a sniper rifle. Then, once you buy a sniper rifle (go for bolt action, not AEG......... BA are better and more consistant, and can lob a heavier BB farther) you will have, and have mastered, a great backup AEG to your rifle that will get you through most games, and to cover your butt, when you in the sniper role and are compromised. Hey, I did all the above, and I don't regret a single part of it. I own two sniper rifles (upgraded CA M24 and KJW M700) and now two MP5s, add on a pair of KSG 19s................... hehe, did I mention redundancy among personal weapons is a huge benefit to consistant technical skills that help during the game? One goes down, just have to pick up the other one and don't have to change mags, webbing, etc. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871 Last edited by CDN_Stalker; January 11th, 2007 at 20:59..

January 12th, 2007, 22:07	#10
gooner Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melfort, Sask	Alright so let me get all of this straight, im not legaly allowed on a playing field until im 18? After reading 9mm thread im alittle confused as to what the rules are, i was pretty sure i had them straight. On Sask MERC i think it said you let 16 year-olds play in games with parents attending, so whats the story on that? Should i just put off buying a gun in that case?

January 12th, 2007, 22:24	#11
Chalcus Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Regina	Exceptions have been made before. Why do you not come out with your parents and just check out an event. Then simply go from there. This will give you a better idea of how the game is played and what type of gear players use. Events will be posted on one of the 2 sask boards http://www.southsaskmercenaries.com or http://skairsoft.conforums.com/ Chalcus.opcorn:

January 13th, 2007, 01:03	#12
gooner Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melfort, Sask	ok thanks for clearing that up.

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