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