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