Best Sniper Markers

in before the crazy/overdone debates...starting to think we need to put together a small package that tippmann will just send someone when they join the forum, and enclosed in that letter would be a small description/explanation of all myths, common misconseptions, things to know etc.....

wild im sure you wont understand the above but you will....

ok, Im assuming your fairly new at this and Ill try to answer everything.  there is no such thing as sniping in paintball, but if you want a good quality marker/setup that gives good consistency and accuracy that is possible. No marker shoots harder than another as long as there shootings the same fps, and most markers shoot fairly similar to eachother.  A5's are great to begin with and a 16" barrel is within the ideal length of barrels.  the A5 package you are looking at seems ok, except the 20" barrel. 20" is too long, you would be wise to stay within the 14-16" range. although the advertisement says it will give good accuracy and range, its not.
 

Agreed here...nothing longer than 14" unless you like the "look" of it.  Anything over 14" provides no benefit to performance. 

While my guides page has a much more in-depth discussion on the subject (3 parts no less) the basics are get a regulated air source, a decent barrel, shoot good paint, and get the size of the paint to match the bore of your barrel as close as possible.  That's what makes for a consistant and thus "more accurate" marker.

WildDestroyer wrote: ... I want a setup where I can accurately hit an opponent before he sees me.

Well, you've already got the uber-camo, so you are hiding.  Now you want to focus on either extending range or increasing accuracy.

For extending range, there are exactly two choices:  Flatline and Apex.  Both barrels will extend range at some cost to accuracy.

For accuracy, any quality barrel will help, as will quality paint.  High-end electros can also be astonishingly accurate. 

Basically, your issues are all the same things that all paintballers try to improve.  A search through the forum for "accuracy" or "consistency" will reveal long lists of guns and upgrades that can help in this neverending quest.

Good luck.

As it has already been said...

Get a marker and a good barrel w/ good paint to barrel match.  I prefer the J&J series simply because I have use it for years and it has never let me down.  If you plan on using different kinds of paint then I recomend a kit so that you can always match it up to your paint. The length is also correct above.  I would stay between 12"  & 14".  After that its kind of pointless and higher than 16 actually hinders performance because of drag.  If you want 16" though because you like the look and feel of it then get it since it should feel best to you.  Good paint is also ideal.  I am not saying you have to go out and spend top dollar on marbs but some Blaze, Formula 13, RPS Premium... etc.  Some decent paints that have a good shell and are not dimpled. 

The air source is also vital.  If you only want to use CO2 whether it be cost of tank or availability of air fills then I  also recommend the Palmers Stabilizer.  It will help to control the CO2's consistency and will allow for greater accuracy.  If you get HPA you can get a good Crossfire or PE tank for a good price.  Both have pretty ecent regs.  I currently use one of each and they have never let me down.

As far as the gun goes that is up to you.  There are always tippmanns  but there are a few more out there that can shoot off of either  that are usually pretty decent.   While i usually do not like SP I have heard good things about the SP1 and it is quieter than most Tippmanns which will  help your stealth ability.  You can even get an inexpensive hopper for one like that since it shoots at 11 bps max on its stock board. Personally I prefer Tippmanns to most other guns for woodsball though.  The 98 is always a solid choice and easily upgradable as is the A5.  I prefer the A5 for the cyclone but thats just me. 

In the end you want to find a marker that feels comfortable to you.  No one else can give you that opinion. 

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Welllll.... I read most of the above comments. I think it comes down to 2 simple ideas. Do you want to be an accurate shooter or as close as the real thing. I try for both. I have customized my 98 (with  the old flatline) and fine tuned its' accuracy. I get concictent kills at over 130 to 150 ft and most times they don't know where I am. Is there a one-shot-one -kill? Very rarely. I recommend a good plain tippmann with a flatline. That gets you as close to the real thing as possible. I included a link my site to show my custom sniper...

http://vipaintball.spaces.live.com/

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I want an 86 oz. tank so bad...

I could power my Shocker for decades!