Snipers are the 'one shoot, one kill' merchants in a good paintball team. Snipers don't work on a speed course because they are meant to track their prey and bring them down when they least expect it. That places particular demands upon a paintball sniper rifle.
A paintball game in a wooded area or with plenty of other cover, played over a long period of time, is perfect for snipers. A paintball sniper rifle has to deliver precise hits on selected targets from long range. The idea is to pick off opposing team-mates whilst also confusing the enemy because they don't know where the sniper is. They should be well-camouflaged or hidden.
The best paintball sniper rifle is a pump action gun because these are more accurate and they can hit well at a longer range. It's essential to keep it well maintained so that the paintball sniper rifle fires smoothly. If it doesn't, you may have lost your last chance of a hit before you are the one hit.
If you're looking for an accurate paintball sniper rifle, check out inexpensive models such as Spyder and Tippman. These are great choices for beginner to medium level players. Of course, you want to try out some different models to see which ones fire smoothly for you.
Something that many paintball players don't think about is that a paintball sniper rifle should be dark in colour. There's not much point camouflaging yourself so that your own mother wouldn't recognize you amongst the trees if you're going to have a bright, shiny stainless steel rifle butt showing, is there? A sniper uses the power of surprise.
A good paintball sniper rifle needs an excellent sight. You need to be accurate with your first shot or otherwise you may not get a second shot, having blown your cover. Snipers don't shoot from the hip; they take careful aim and try to make the most of every shot, so the better your paintball sniper rifle's sight is, the better sniper you have a chance at becoming.
The smooth trigger is a paintball sniper's best friend. Once you've picked your shot, firing before discovery from your target will help keep you alive during the game. The paintball sniper rifle trigger should release easily during play.
You will also need to use the correct size of paint capsule for your sniper rifle barrel. This will reduce the risk of it exploding in the barrel and making one heck of a mess. If your paint pellet is too small, accuracy goes out the window as your shot comes ricocheting and spinning out of the barrel.
Good quality goggles are essential for snipers because as you will often stay close to the ground, your chances of getting hit in the face are higher than for other paintball players. Goggles should always be worn for paintball play. Safety first.
Taking care of these paintball sniper rifle essentials will elevate you to the ranks of a master sniper. Your rifle should be accurate, fast, and camouflaged easily. By outfitting yourself in camouflage gear, and getting some decent goggles, you'll be all set for paintball sniper play.
