Airsoft Sniper

Morts · 12-08-10, 06:13 PM

VSR-10 G-spec, might not be the most realistic sniper, but its got a TON of aftermarket parts you can put into it.

Krauter · 12-08-10, 06:15 PM

As I'm not really going to be messing around with buying new barrels, triggers, etc (maybe just a new scope and sling), add-on modifications aren't a really huge factor me me.

Unless you mean something completely different from what I'm thinking

Growler · 12-08-10, 11:06 PM

Krauter, be aware that an Airsoft rifle is not the same as an Air Rifle. Air rifles traditionally fire .177 or .22 cal. metal pellets, darts, or BBs, and are useful for plinking away at steel targets and small game (pointed pellets are the best for this use) and WILL break skin, even through lightweight clothing.

Airsoft rifles are generally "sport" air guns, firing softer plastic .20g BBs that MAY break bare skin at close enough range, and are generally used only for Airsoft events, such as small-unit tactics or recreation, rather than small-game hunting.

Airsoft tend towards real-world replicas, where air rifles are content to be what they are without re-creating the appearance of a real world weapon (not always, but generally).

Check with any friends you may have in local law enforcement or check your area's laws regarding ownership of both types before you buy. Good luck!

Krauter · 12-08-10, 11:26 PM

Aah thank you very much Growler I was not under that impression

I will definately make sure I ask local PD, but from my knowledge, neither are illegal in the sense you need a permit (though having them in public is a different matter)

Growler · 12-08-10, 11:36 PM

My pleasure, Krauter. Check out a company called Crosman. They're Air gun and Airsoft manufacturers, and do a pretty good job on their website keeping the two separate.

I included the law enforcement reminder simply because it's never a bad thing to remind others who might be reading the thread to be safe.

Sledgehammer427 · 12-08-10, 11:55 PM

I suggest
www.kapowwe.com
and
shortyusa.com

and for "varmint hunting" you are better off getting a pellet gun or a .177 bb gun.

my friends and I do airsoft wars and we try to use a lot of high-powered airsoft guns, I'm afraid though unless you brain one of them you aren't taking them down with a 6mm plastic bb.

Krauter · 12-09-10, 12:11 AM

The only problem with some of these links is I'm in Canada

Spike88 · 12-09-10, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Growler

Krauter, be aware that an Airsoft rifle is not the same as an Air Rifle. Air rifles traditionally fire .177 or .22 cal. metal pellets, darts, or BBs, and are useful for plinking away at steel targets and small game (pointed pellets are the best for this use) and WILL break skin, even through lightweight clothing.

Airsoft rifles are generally "sport" air guns, firing softer plastic .20g BBs that MAY break bare skin at close enough range, and are generally used only for Airsoft events, such as small-unit tactics or recreation, rather than small-game hunting.

Airsoft tend towards real-world replicas, where air rifles are content to be what they are without re-creating the appearance of a real world weapon (not always, but generally).

Check with any friends you may have in local law enforcement or check your area's laws regarding ownership of both types before you buy. Good luck!

I have... Oh wait.... It's a BB gun nevermind. Although it can fire single loaded .177 bullet.

Edit: Ah well, I'll post about it anyways. It's a BB gun that can fire .177 bullets(pellets?), quite commonly used for professional BB tournaments. Will put a round through anyone if they're in the way, and comes with an adjustable scope. The only problem with it is the fact that between each shot you need to pump 5-10 times, and if you're using pellets you have to manually load them. Although it does have a BB reservoir.

Edit2: here is what I have.

Edit3: a link would be great http://daisy.com/shopping/customer/p...cat=258&page=1

Krauter · 12-09-10, 02:59 AM

The Rifle I was looking at clocked in at around 475 fps out of the box. Another, comes in at around 510-520. I'm leaning towards the 475 one, however it greatly resembles (indeed it's based on) the L96 AW Rifle.

From what I understand, does this make it illegal?

Spike88 · 12-09-10, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krauter

The Rifle I was looking at clocked in at around 475 fps out of the box. Another, comes in at around 510-520. I'm leaning towards the 475 one, however it greatly resembles (indeed it's based on) the L96 AW Rifle.

From what I understand, does this make it illegal?

In America, it's only illegal if it doesn't have the orange tip on the end(if It looks like another rifle). But this is only form my understanding.

My rifle is 750fps, and doesn't have the orange tip, nor does it require any permits.

Krauter · 12-09-10, 03:10 AM

Aah, from what I've seen it is not illegal if you remove the orange tip (in Canada).

Really I only want one for target shooting, Airsoft wars never really take place around my area. And come to think of it, the only time vermin come out of the fields is when I'm in Montreal no where near a field.

12-08-10, 11:06 PM	#3
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Krauter, be aware that an Airsoft rifle is not the same as an Air Rifle. Air rifles traditionally fire .177 or .22 cal. metal pellets, darts, or BBs, and are useful for plinking away at steel targets and small game (pointed pellets are the best for this use) and WILL break skin, even through lightweight clothing. Airsoft rifles are generally "sport" air guns, firing softer plastic .20g BBs that MAY break bare skin at close enough range, and are generally used only for Airsoft events, such as small-unit tactics or recreation, rather than small-game hunting. Airsoft tend towards real-world replicas, where air rifles are content to be what they are without re-creating the appearance of a real world weapon (not always, but generally). Check with any friends you may have in local law enforcement or check your area's laws regarding ownership of both types before you buy. Good luck! __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

12-08-10, 11:36 PM	#5
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	My pleasure, Krauter. Check out a company called Crosman. They're Air gun and Airsoft manufacturers, and do a pretty good job on their website keeping the two separate. I included the law enforcement reminder simply because it's never a bad thing to remind others who might be reading the thread to be safe. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

12-08-10, 11:55 PM	#6
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	I suggest www.kapowwe.com and shortyusa.com and for "varmint hunting" you are better off getting a pellet gun or a .177 bb gun. my friends and I do airsoft wars and we try to use a lot of high-powered airsoft guns, I'm afraid though unless you brain one of them you aren't taking them down with a 6mm plastic bb. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

12-08-10, 06:13 PM	#1
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	VSR-10 G-spec, might not be the most realistic sniper, but its got a TON of aftermarket parts you can put into it.