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If you are looking for a Sniper paintball gun, you will need to consider a gun’s accuracy, the sound, the air system and the gun barrel combination. High-end guns are very accurate and will make good sniper paintball guns. However, you do not need to purchase a very expensive paintball gun to actually be a good sniper. Whatever gun you decide to buy, just learn how to shoot it well and maintain the gun zealously.
Paintball snipers are very different from real life military snipers; on the other hand, paintball snipers can also provide his team with a great advantage especially when playing WoodsballTM.
For a sniper paintball gun, most markers will do. Some players use pumps while other players use semi automatics. The best rule to follow when looking for a sniper paintball gun is: the quieter the gun, the better.
Another feature necessary for a sniper paintball gun is a low profile. This is extremely useful for crawling easily and for over the barrel sightings during any encounters in the game. You can have a remote source of air for your gun to lower your gun’s profile and allow you to crawl easier also. A good marker will cost you anywhere from $150 dollars or more.
A great modification for a sniper paintball gun is the barrel. Some barrels can make a huge difference in the accuracy and velocity of your shot. Some barrels will allow you to reach a farther distance. The Tippmann Flatline barrel provides a further range as compared with other barrels. Other barrels like the Stiffi are also quieter compared to other barrels. This is a great advantage for would be snipers. You can also get a straight barrel to give your gun better accuracy at normal distances. Most barrels will cost you about $50-$150.
- The Colston’s 32 Degrees Icon Z Sniper Paintball Guns
The Icon Z Sniper paintball marker features a high end 1×30 electronic red dot scope, made of metal, for pin point accuracy. The scope is attached to the gun via an offset rail that moves the scope about an inch to the side (left), providing you a clear view, unblocked by the hopper. It can also be calibrated to adjust to the wind and can also be adjusted in terms of elevation to give you a more precise aim.
A shoulder stock has been integrated into the gun design. This stock can be extended to several positions and also has the added option of being folded away when you are not in play. A 16 inch barrel is also included for better accuracy.
The Colston 32 Degrees Icon Z Sniper Paintball gun features vertical ball feed. This paintball marker is a .68 caliber semi-automatic paintball gun, with a low pressure chamber. It has a quick disconnect pin, a tournament velocity adjuster, a deluxe sight rail, drop forward, an aircraft grade upper receiver made of aluminum and a rubber wrapped fore grip.
- The Dragun TES Tactical Electronic Sniper
The Dragun TES Tactical Electronic Sniper will cost you about $200-240 dollars. This product is still available in the market, however, the manufacturers of this product, Dragun Empire, has gone out of business.
The Dragun TES Tactical Electronic Sniper has an optic sensor, an LCD screen to provide information about the game time and as shot counter, a double trigger. This is a drop forward gun, with a regulator and a top cocking bolt. It features a low pressure operation, with a 12 inch stock barrel and comes in 7 different colors.
The Dragun TES Tactical is an electronic blow back paintball gun. This gun is fast, quiet, accurate and durable. The Dragun TES Tactical Electronic gun is good for recreational paintball players; however, if you are the type of player that wants to get the most out of any paintball marker, you might be better off spending a little bit more money on a gun that features a better design and better internal systems.
There are numerous more guns for snipers out there. However, no one gun can provide you with the skill needed to become a successful sniper. All one really needs is accuracy and consistency with his shots, and the marker is only a tool to help you achieve that.