good sniper gun
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Topic: good sniper gun
Posted By: khaine
Subject: good sniper gun
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 5:48pm
| im new at paintballing. whats a good gun for sniping that isnt too expensive |
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Posted By: The Man
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 5:56pm
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Welcome to the world of paintball and the Tippmann forum! Most people when they start paintball want to be the uber 1337 Sniper play for a little while longer and find your playing style if you want to go with the whole woods ball sniper thing get your self a tippmann and up it with a flatline I now plently of guys who did that and ended up with a FL 98 w/stock wanting to go speedball. Since your new I'd suggest a 98c or Pro-carbine both are great reliable marker perfect for new players. What's your price range? Good luck! ------------- Cp critical Bob Long Lengens painball park Team Rendition |
Posted By: khaine
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 5:57pm
| price range about 250 max |
Posted By: The Man
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 5:58pm
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Get an 98c or a pro carbine and leave it stock find out what you want to inprove and go from there.
------------- Cp critical Bob Long Lengens painball park Team Rendition |
Posted By: Gumbe02
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 6:03pm
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man ill save you some trouble NO snipering in paintballing it is to diffical...if you want to be a sinper then go to airsoft ------------- Mag shooter |
Posted By: khaine
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 6:04pm
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Posted By: rockerdoode
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 6:22pm
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ugh...he said snipe....youd better hope this thread goes unnoticed or there will be a flame war... but I think there are snipers...in woodsball, i am one...i just lay out my mat in the bushes and wait...then if the **** hits the fan i can always rely on my response trigger....heh heh... ------------- "According to Sue Johanson, theres nothing that can increase your manhood, trust me I've already looked into it for myself." -Zata |
Posted By: 2k4kev
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 6:46pm
You know Ive always wanted to see if the flatline is good off the break ------------- 
KH ARMY>you |
The Man wrote:Posted By: 98c - baller
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 8:24pm
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ok i say 98c, flatline, and remote line and here is just my opinion, sniping, ppl say u cant do it in the sport of paintball, i beg to differ, take a tippmann 98c or a5 it doesnt matter, put a flatline on it, u have become a paintball sniper, think in the world of real guns, why is a sniper rifle a sniper rifle, a main reason is the range it gives the user over a normal gun, so in the world of paintball doesnt the flalinen shoot father than any other barrel out there? , also sniping involves alot of patience and pratice, I know this b/c my father is an NRA instructor, and me and him have been in my shooting events, recently we were at a range up in new hampshier, we were both using, well w/o getting into detail a "sniper rifle", I dont have the best shot, but im still new to the rife, my father on the other hand can easily shoot a dime at 250yds, so sniping in a way does exist in paintball, these guy the craw around w/o being seen, wait for that perfect shot, well thats what i call a "paintball sniper" |
Posted By: P3t3R
Date Posted: 29 September 2004 at 8:50pm
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okay i got 98c with 14 inch barrel 14 inch progressive barrel sticky grips red dot sight raised sight rail power feed 3 position collapsible stock remote coil line ez-sling now that is my setup and i like it very much it cost $200 for the 98c and $350-$450 with all the upgrades |
Posted By: khaine
Date Posted: 30 September 2004 at 5:33am
kinda expensive for me 
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Posted By: SR_Crewchief
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 6:29am
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khaine, The Man gave the best advice so far. I'll add a little more.
Go down to your local paintball store. They should have several guns on display and should have at least a 98c and an A5, possibly a ProCarbine as well. Ask to check each one out. Be prepared for most store personel to try to sell you something else, stick to your objective. Buy the one the feels right in your hands stock. Now that you got the gun go out and play several games before deciding on any modifications or upgrades. Don't play the "who's got the most upgrades". Make changes that enhance and improve the way you play. Since your new to this forum I'll dispense with my usual lecture on the merits (read lack there of) of playing sniper in paintball. I'll just suggest that you use the search feature at the top of the page using the keyword sniper and let you catch up on the subject. |
Posted By: Bigomondis104
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 7:25am
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ya go with the 98 custom and get a flatline and get a butt plate for ur CO2 or whatever ur shooting air wise. u wouldnt have to waste ur money on a stock. ------------- 98 custom e-bolt low pressure kit dye drop forward 68ci 3000psi glass fiber tank halo b 10" custom products barrel double finger trigger vertical feed |
Posted By: Gumbe02
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 2:03pm
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well if your going to be a "sniper"(i wouldnt be able to lay down the intire game) then get the 98 or a-5 and hook up a flat line......and add a scop for looks ------------- Mag shooter |
Posted By: vftactical2
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 3:39pm
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why are you double posting also just hit bump in your other thread ------------- vf tactical, tactical kaner kit, worrgames unimount, evolution hopper,and pmi 3000psi tank,shocktech beaver tail,e2 frame, |
Posted By: khaine
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 4:18pm
thanks everybody i think i might get a 98 custom with a flatline 
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Posted By: The Man
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 5:49pm
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Take SR_Crewchief advise before you buy make sure tou try out the
marker see how it shoots and feels if possible go to your local field
and see if some one has a 98c/pro-carbine and ask to shoot it or even
if the person is really nice ask to use it for a game. Or go to the
local pro shop and ask. Also do you have a mask and tank already?
V-force makes great masks anyone you get will work great and I
reccommend a regular 20oz tank. -Mike ------------- Cp critical Bob Long Lengens painball park Team Rendition |
Posted By: A-5, 98c, PC,
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 5:54pm
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I know someone who has a 98c with a flatline and he loves it. He has a two options for a stock, butt plate on the co2 or his collapsable stock. I've played with both and say that the collapsable stock with air hose dosent go well if you want to go and play speedball. Sp thats why he switches back and forth. The 98c is a good gun. I have one, I also have an A-5 with Flat Line. Point being a 98c or A-5 is good for sniping. ------------- A-5 |
Posted By: A5 Marksman
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 8:31pm
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Before you go out to the store and buy a new 98c, ask the owner if he or she is there, if they have a used marker. I got a used A5 and it cost me $15 more than a 98c. Just a friendly tip. The store even threw in a starfire bolt and RT kit for 1/2 price. ------------- Silence my best friend. Tippmann A5 Flatline Barrel Responsive Trigger Starfire Bolt Remote Line CAR Collapsible Stock ADCO 30mm Dot Scope Tactical Flashlight 12oz. CO2 Tank |
Posted By: Gumbe02
Date Posted: 01 October 2004 at 10:12pm
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have fun with ur 98 c tell us how you like it ------------- Mag shooter |
Posted By: eagle_eye
Date Posted: 02 October 2004 at 12:08pm
Personaly I think Snypers are chicken. Go into the line of fire man. ------------- watch your back |