How To Buy A Good Sniper Paintball Gun

If you expect this article to tell you exactly what the best paintball sniper gun is, then you are going to be disappointed.  That's because the capabilities of a paintball sniper gun depend upon several specific factors:  variations in pressure, ball imperfections, weather, etc.  All of this and more will come into play the instant that the ball exits your gun.  So that's why it's really not possible to recommend that one  paintball sniper gun is definitely the best.

So we're going to focus instead on what's a good sniper paintball gun.  For the sake of accuracy it's  advisable to use one paintball sniper gun all of the time.  You will get to know the gun like it is an extension of yourself.  It's actions and reactions when fired will become instinctual to you and you will be able to anticipate them before firing a shot.

Remember that even if you purchase the most expensive paintball gun sniper rifle, a top-notch gun will not take the place of skill.  Like anything else in this world, if you want to be a good shot at paintball, you have to practice, practice, practice.  There's no magic solution.  Here are some suggestions as to what makes a good paintball sniper gun:

1. Durability

In the game of paintball a sniper's weapon is expected to take a beating and still keep on working properly.  That's why longevity is an essential quality in sniper paintball guns.  Nobody wants a gun that's going to fall apart or lose accuracy simply because it was bounced around a little too much.  Also, by nature of a sniper's job, which involves crawling on the ground, etc., their guns are going to come in contact with dirt and other debris.  That's why you want a sniper paintball gun with a closed body design.  One thing you don't need is for dirt, twigs, leaves, etc., to get into your weapon and clog it up, or worse, break it altogether. 

2. Weight

When you're checking out the sniper paintball guns for sale, remember that the lighter your gun is, the easier it will be to handle and you won't get as tired when you have to lay or crouch in various situations for long periods of time waiting for your target to come into sight.

3. Noise Level

Usually the type of barrel you use is going to make up about 50% of the decibel level in your paintball sniper gun.  But there are plenty of guns out there that are made to be loud, and no barrel is going to help the situation.  One more thing to consider regarding sound is the tone of the shot.  When you fire your gun, if makes an easily recognizable sound, that will enable the enemy to single you out in a firefight.

4. Adaptability

As your skills improve, will your paintball sniper gun be capable of keeping up with your abilities?  Can it be upgraded?  A gun that can't be upgraded isn't worth buying.

5. Accuracy

While in general accuracy is in reality simple practice, that's not all there is to it.  The most highly skilled sniper needs a decent paintball sniper gun that shoots accurately right from the start. 

6. Range

All paintball sniper guns shoot close to the same distance.  There might be a difference of a few feet more or less, but that's it.  Don't be taken in by a salesman's fancy pitch.  Even the finest army paintball guns will only shoot basically as far as any other gun.  There are other factors which will affect distance, such as friction from the barrel, ball shape and ball deflection.