| A sniper is an infantry soldier best known for | | | | scenario. |
| exceptional long-range marksmanship and covert | | | | - Camouflage. Quality camouflage will give you the |
| tactics. It is a difficult, yet highly revered role. If | | | | security you need to line up precision shots. Ghillie |
| you are interested in becoming a sniper, there are | | | | suits are a popular and effective choice. Choose |
| a few things you will need to procure as you | | | | one that will blend well with the terrain you plan to |
| prepare for the role. | | | | snipe in. Occasionally you may move between |
| - Airsoft Sniper Rifle. The most important piece of | | | | different types of terrain, such as field to forest. |
| gear you will need is a high-powered, | | | | Make sure your camo can adapt with the move. |
| precision-accuracy Airsoft sniper rifle. These riffles | | | | - Quality ammunition. Only quality BBs will work |
| typically have an extremely high FPS (power) | | | | with high-performance airsoft sniper rifles. Lower |
| rating and a long barrel, allowing for more precise, | | | | grade BB’s will break apart and jam your |
| long-distance firing. It is important to practice with | | | | weapon. Worse yet, if you use cheap BBs you will |
| your rifle before you assume the sniper role. The | | | | void your rifle’s warranty. High quality BBs |
| more second nature your rifle becomes, the | | | | that are only sold at airsoft specialty retailers. |
| more likely you will be able to achieve your goals | | | | These BB’s will also improve your |
| on the field. | | | | performance as they improve FPS and firing |
| - Scope / Optics. Sniper rifles are often bundled | | | | accuracy. |
| with scopes and/or bipods to help improve | | | | - Skills and knowledge. Being a sniper doesn’t |
| accuracy. You should have at least one decent, | | | | mean you need to have the most expensive rifle. |
| entry-level scope on your rifle to ensure you can | | | | Skills such as marksmanship, discipline, and |
| keep a safe distance from your target. | | | | knowledge of the sniper role are much more |
| - A side arm. You will need a smaller side arm | | | | important. Do your research and keep in mind |
| (airsoft AEGs are a popular choice) in case your | | | | that snipers don’t fire off many shots in a |
| position is compromised. A simple pistol and | | | | game... it’s about making select strategic kills |
| holster should give you some defense if you are | | | | without giving away your position. |
| charged with enemy fire in a close combat | | | | |