| A good paintball team will often have specialized | | | | Another requirement for paintball sniper rifle is having a |
| operators, like snipers. Tracking their prey, snipers often | | | | sight that is extremely accurate. Your cover will be |
| have particular needs for their paintball marker, using it | | | | blown after your first shot, and you may not get a |
| as a sniper rifle. Not often found on the speed course, | | | | second one. Snipers aim carefully and make the most |
| snipers hide and track their prey, relying on the | | | | of every shot. |
| unexpected. | | | | The trigger must be smooth and it must be quick to |
| A paintball game in a wooded area or with plenty of | | | | engage. As a sniper, you take your time picking your |
| other cover, played over a long period of time, is | | | | shots, but once you've aimed, you need to be able to |
| perfect for snipers. A paintball sniper rifle has to deliver | | | | fire off quickly before your target moves or discovers |
| precise hits on selected targets from long range. The | | | | you. |
| idea is to pick off opposing team-mates whilst also | | | | To reduce the risk of your paint capsule exploding in |
| confusing the enemy because they don't know where | | | | the barrel, you need to have the correct size. A too |
| the sniper is. They should be well-camouflaged or | | | | small paint palette will come out of the barrel |
| hidden. | | | | ricocheting, and your accuracy will be limited. Check |
| Firing at a long range is a sniper activity that often | | | | your barrel specifications, and have funny of correct |
| requires a pump action gun, because of their accuracy. | | | | size capsules on hand. |
| The paintball sniper rifle should be well maintained, so it | | | | An important part of paintball gear are good quality |
| fires easily and smoothly. Any delay may decrease | | | | goggles. Particularly for snipers, these are essential. |
| your chances of getting a hit off before you are hit. | | | | Snipers often stay near the ground, and have a higher |
| There are several different marker models available at | | | | chance of getting hit in the face, and other paintball |
| make a great paintball sniper rifle. Popular and | | | | players. Paintball safety allows you to come back and |
| inexpensive models include Spyder and Tippman. It's | | | | play another game. |
| always a good idea to try out several models and see | | | | Taking care of these paintball sniper rifle essentials will |
| which ones fire quickly and smoothly with accuracy. | | | | elevate you to the ranks of a master sniper. Your rifle |
| You may go to great lengths to camouflage yourself | | | | should be accurate, fast, and camouflaged easily. By |
| for paintball play, and you should also think about | | | | outfitting yourself in camouflage gear, and getting |
| camouflaging your rifle. You should have a dark color | | | | some decent goggles, you'll be all set for paintball |
| rifle, no stainless steel or colors. For a sniper, surprise is | | | | sniper play. |
| essential. | | | | |