| As the sport of Airsoft continues its surge | | | | sniper rifle. This great Airsoft gun is made |
| in worldwide popularity, the number of | | | | by UHC, which is widely recognized as one of |
| Airsoft teams and clubs continue to climb as | | | | the premier manufacturers of spring guns. |
| well. These dedicated groups gather as | | | | |
| weekend warriors at outdoor venues to | | | | Perhaps the next most important piece of |
| participate in sophisticated war games. | | | | equipment for the secretive Super Sniper is |
| Dressed in military like fatigues, and armed | | | | his riflescope. The ability to see long |
| with replica Airsoft guns, these teams engage | | | | distances with accuracy is critical to his |
| in simulated military battles commonly | | | | success. Often the original equipment scope |
| referred to as the Mil-Sim (military | | | | does not fulfill this requirement and an |
| simulation). | | | | upgrade is needed. A minimum 4x32 power scope |
| | | | is the desired measure. |
| Of all the role players one can choose to be | | | | |
| in these weekend battles, perhaps the most | | | | The successful Sniper has also mastered the |
| popular of all is the "Sniper". The Airsoft | | | | art of military camouflage. Without proper |
| Sniper is often referred to as the Lone Wolf | | | | clothing the Sniper is doomed to failure. It |
| or Rouge of Airsoft. This is the gamer that | | | | is essential for him to be undetected by the |
| wants to place himself in the perfect hidden | | | | opposing teams. Investing in a "ghillie" or |
| location in order to eliminate the opposing | | | | camouflage suit is critical to maximum |
| players in a deadly ambush. Although a | | | | concealment from enemy patrols and other |
| popular identity among Airsoft warriors, few | | | | snipers. This suit is made from a central |
| players have mastered the skill of becoming a | | | | binding layer and loose strips of material |
| feared and effective "Super Sniper". | | | | designed to break up the shape of the human |
| | | | body. Super Snipers typically customize their |
| The first step in becoming a successful Super | | | | suits by adding plant-matter or rolling in |
| Sniper begins with having the right | | | | the dirt or mud in order to deaden color |
| equipment! This begins by choosing the | | | | contrasts. With the potential for wearing |
| Sniper's most important accessory-the sniper | | | | this suit a long time during battles, comfort |
| rifle. The goal of the Sniper is to be able | | | | is a premium. |
| to shoot the enemy from long distances, | | | | |
| therefore his rifle does not need to be fully | | | | One of the great mistakes of the amateur |
| automatic or even semi-automatic. A well | | | | sniper is running out of ammunition. As |
| built spring-action rifle is usually the | | | | simple as this may seem, this is a common |
| choice. The spring sniper rifle must be one | | | | mishap due to the underestimated length of |
| of the more powerful models in order to shoot | | | | many Airsoft skirmishes. Many a sniper meets |
| from long distances with great accuracy. It | | | | his demise as he emerges prematurely from his |
| is also important to keep in mind that the | | | | secret hideout at the most inopportune time |
| most powerful weapon the Sniper has is his | | | | in order to retrieve more pellets. You will |
| stealth or the ability to stay hidden. The | | | | always find the wise Super Sniper well |
| spring action sniper rifles are much quieter | | | | stocked with plenty of ammo! |
| than the electric automatic rifles. | | | | |
| | | | Understanding the role and choosing the right |
| One of the most recommended spring sniper | | | | equipment will help the Airsoft warrior to be |
| rifles is the Super 9 Bolt Action Airsoft | | | | well on his way to becoming a Super Sniper. |