Power=Range?

So you are looking for an airsoft rifle with range?  Got dreams of 100 yard head shots, outing players from obcurity, the ninja-like game of a sniper…

Well how do you maximize the range of your rifle? What are the factors to consider when trying to make your airsoft rifle sniper ready?

Power. You have got to have a rifle with relatively high FPS. The power to project a plastic BB over a long distance is the foundation for a sniper rifle. Seeing that you will not want to be seen, the power to push through brush and branches is also essential. Sniper rifles should shoot starting at 400 FPS or higher these speeds can be achieved by all three types of airsoft power; Spring, Gas and Electric. One obstacle is that if you are playing in a regulated match you will most likely be limited on your allowed velocity. Some scenario games and airsoft arenas have sniper designations which allow a player to shoot at a higher FPS.

How about Hop Up?

Hop up is a technology that uses a contact to add backspin on the projected bb. The backspin minimizes drag and allows for greater distance. Most hop-up systems are adjustable which allows the user to dial in accuracy. Hop up has advanced recently with new BAXS tecnology offered by some manufacturers. BAXS uses dual contact points providing more accuracy than standard hop-up. Some BAXS systems are fully adjustable meaning you can put the contact points exactly where you need them to be for the most distance and accuracy.

Using the right weight of BB also should improve distance and accuracy. A BB with greater mass should be less affected by wind and drag. You should shoot nothing less than a .20 gram BB when sniping