| While it may be easier to buy a designed paintball | | | | The first things to add that help with the look and are |
| sniper rifle, it may be cheaper to build your own. Once | | | | functional to the paintball sniper are a bi pod and a |
| you have basics of the gun and then attach some | | | | buttstock. The bi pod helps with aiming and in holding |
| accessories, you can have the rewarding experience | | | | the weapon steady for long periods of time. A |
| of building your very own custom paintball sniper rifle. | | | | magazine is usually included with your marker but you |
| The marker, a sniper barrel, and a long range scope | | | | can carry extras or attach a hopper. The extra mags |
| make up the basic necessities. Several upgrades can | | | | can be used to carry additional ammo but a hopper |
| be added such as a bi pod, a hopper or magazine to | | | | can keep from doing that by holding as many as 200 |
| hold the ammo, and even some camouflage. | | | | paintballs. A red dot scope can also come in very |
| The first and most crucial part of the gun is the marker | | | | handy if you find yourself in some close quarters |
| (the actual gun itself). As long as your choice is a | | | | combat. If the scenario complies or if you just want to |
| dependable, upgradeable, and within your budget then it | | | | then you can also get some type of camouflage. The |
| will work. Once this choice is made, or if you are | | | | possibilities are endless and can be customized by you. |
| modifying your current gun, then add a compatible | | | | Just remember that those upgrades cost and will |
| barrel. Barrels can be anywhere from 14" to over 22". I | | | | increase your total price. |
| like staying in the middle around 18". A long range | | | | While building your own paintball sniper gun can be a |
| scope should be next. Just get one that fits your | | | | little more work and a little more time consuming than |
| marker and is comfortable to you. Now you are | | | | buying a package put together by someone it can be |
| almost done. Well you can be completely done as | | | | a lot cheaper and more satisfying in the end. Not only |
| your gun is now usable after you add the air to propel | | | | will you know the weapon better, you can get exactly |
| the paintballs but upgrades can be both aesthetically | | | | what you want and nothing you don't, plus keep the |
| pleasing but very useful to the sniper. | | | | price down. |