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Tippy A-5 Sniper

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Topic: Tippy A-5 Sniper

Posted By: godish_warx
Subject: Tippy A-5 Sniper
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 5:39pm

I need help....Iwant to start up being a sniper i have an A-5

Flatline

E-Grip

32 Deegres Stock

Red Dot Sight

I just dont think it has good accurancy should I get a 14"Barrel or

what do you think about pump guns..which do u recommend?

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Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 5:53pm

dont go with a pump gun. the flatline is the best "sniper" barrel unless you can get closer to the enemys then use a regular barrel. any good 14inch barrel will be good. i reccommend the all american, its one of the quietest barrels out there and it has better accuracy than a bigshot or J&J ceramic. go to www.firstcallpaintball.com and they are having a special sale on the 2001 models, which by the way have better ratings than the newer ones, and they are on sale for only $23!

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:06pm

hey...thanks ...what about accurancy? I mean the Flatline really shoots far but do you think the All american Barrel will have a better accurancy ?

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:09pm

the all american wont match the distance, but at closer ranges yes. it does have better accuracy than the flatline does at closer ranges.

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:12pm

Hey and also what do you think about the weight since with all that crap mounted it does weight pretty much even with a remote line...what other semi--automatic guns would you recommend that would be a good sniper marker and that weights lesser....to tell you the truth I am looking for something that has :

Durability....Less weight.....Hardly any noise...Versatility....Accurancy and range...

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:19pm

ok, noise, accuracy, and range all depend on the barrel. besides the hop-up which is for armotech guns only which also cost hundreds of dollars, the flatline is the ONLY barrel that will give you extra range. all barrels have the same range except for flatline. some accurate barrels are the Lapco Bigshot, J&J Ceramic, Custom Products one piece,Smart Parts Freak, Smart Parts All American. out of all of those the all american is by far without a question the quietest. 32 degrees makes a lot of quiet barrels, but they are not strong in accuracy. the all american is your best choice for noise level+accuracy. the only thing you can do about weight is a remote line, or get stronger. tippmanns are the most durable guns you will be able to buy without a question.

Posted By: 98c Dude13
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:19pm

At closer distances the All American has way better accuarcy.

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TIPPMANN 98 CUSTOM
14" Progressive barrel
32* Black gel grips
BT-16 Double trigger
Pen Spring Mod
X-core Expansion Chamber
Vertical Adapter

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:21pm

tru dat

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:24pm

LOL "get stonger" pretty good advice.....I can lift the marker but the thing is that to be a sniper sometimes u need to move fast but its OK thanks any ways....and ...what do you do to cover up your hopper when you play in woods since I think the hopper is the only thing sticking out that may give your position away....

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:26pm

Do you think using ghillie suits will really work on sniping or is it a waste of money?

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:27pm

well the best you can do is buy a camo cover that goes over your hopper, it will help you blend in. dont worry about hopper shots, they dont hapen to much.

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:38pm

Do you think using ghillie suits will really work on sniping or is it a waste of money?

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:43pm

well, i wouldnt by a guillie suit because the terrain will change from field to field. and they only make guillie suits that match individul terrain. and that would also add wieght to you yourself. i would only use one for scenario games that cover miles of land anyway because its still really easy to be seen in one in regular woodsball fields because they arent that big.

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:48pm

oh all right...so its better off just wearing my BDU´s and camo cover for the marker...what type of camo cover would you recommend to cover the gun with?

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 6:56pm

instead of covering your marker with something, i would suggest an actualy camo paintjob. you can get any to fit your playing area.

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 7:00pm

Thanks....what about a Remote Line which typedo you reccomend the "twisty round " thick or thin ones?

Or the other not round ones?

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 7:03pm

well, dont get a steel one. they all are pretty much the same, except some have slide check which is something that allows you to turn off the gas.<i recomend< i would buy one in the 30 dollar range.

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 7:05pm

Thanks...I

Posted By: godish_warx
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 7:06pm

think thats all

Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 28 February 2005 at 7:09pm

ok, good luck