Sniper Parts

[Steven]

Hey guys, just doing some research, and i know, dont buy a sniper as a first, gun ect ect. Just researching!

To my questions, if one were to buy a High grade sniper platform, such as a Maruzen APS-2, or something like that.

1) Do i need to replace the trigger unit? I know the PDI trigger has an easier pull, and is more reliable and better sears ect, but is it needed on such higher quality guns than say a WELL?

2) What exactly does the receiver do? Should this be upgraded? Is it very important to upgrade?

3) If running around 400-450 FPS, which hop-up rubber should one use?
Firefly hard? Others?

4) Which inner barrel? I've heard 6.04 is best of both worlds, 6.01 is best accuracy, but takes alot of babying, and cleaning. While i wouldnt mind cleaning and babying it,(which i would alot) is it just better to get a 6.04?


Thanks in advance for any help!

[DarkAngel]

First off, Unless you plan on bionics, you cannot get "sniper Parts"
You can get parts for use on a Sniper Rifle or any other Bolt Action Rifle.

2) Receiver is the body or frame of a gun, if its already metal, then theres no point. If its plastic, knock yourself out.

4) 6.01 would be better. You dont tend to shoot as much as with an AEG, so cleaning (unless your careless and let your barrel touch the ground) shouldnt be as frequent) You should be cleaning your gun regardless at the end of every game anyways. And since you should be using higher grade ammo (since you shoot less frequently) You should be ok. Stick to Madbulls or Bastards.

And Lastly, Get Age verified so that people can help you better.

[Steven]

That's what i meant haha.

Okay, so ive found out its metal, so thats 200$ saved in the future.

And that makes sense for the barrel, any idea about which hop-up rubber would best suit 400-450 FPS?

[Strelok]

I have big sniper parts

... Sorry~

As for hopups, Stuff with a high velocity should be used with hard rubbers. The rule is if you use a low FPS gun, you use a soft rubber. (Firefly is good. So thats a start. Personally, I simply used guarder blacks with my m24 that did the job quite nicely.)

And back to the sears and the like... If you're going to cheap out and buy a clone. You'll end up replacing nearly everything save the outer barrel and the stock itself. So they tend to be quite a pretty penny in the end. And when you buy a proper gun, like Maruzen/classic army using the aps2 system. All of the tolerances will be proper to the aftermarket parts based off of them. Clones don't have proper tolerances and have tended to lead to trouble.

[Steven]

I'm planning on going the Maruzen APS-2 route, which already has a metal receiver, and im sure more reliable sears that a WELL. So at least they wont NEED to be upgraded right away. So 400-450 FPS will be better with a Soft rubber? Or would the Firefly hard be okay?

And i dont think Maruzen is a "Clone", right? The high-end are pretty much, TM, CA, Maruzen and Tanaka for snipers am i right?

[Strelok]

Originally Posted by Steven

So 400-450 FPS will be better with a Soft rubber? Or would the Firefly hard be okay?

Lol, no. Soft rubbers are used for lower velocity guns from what i've been told. like I had said in my previous post. 400+ Is pretty fast and generally a standard for sniper rifles. Go with a harder rubber.

[Steven]

Alright, so heres my list for whenever i get it.

First order:
PDI 6.01 AEG tighbore APS-2 length(matches hop-up)
PDI adjustable hop-up
Firefly Hard Rubber

Second Order:
PDI Cylinder set for Maruzen APS-2

[DarkAngel]

Get age verified, and get an AEG first. Its one thing to do research, but 90% of the time "those that do research on a bolt action" before actually getting their hands on an AEG tend to say screw it and buy the bolt action first and ignore everyone's advice. Grab an AEG, Play a few games, Get Age Verified so you can understand how everything works, how the game is played. Furthermore, Just because some parts are "better" doesnt mean they work well together with other aftermarket parts. Alot of BA Operators add parts one part at a time, carefully chronying and checking results over months of use. Dumping money is not the solution. Time, Patience and Experience is. All of which you do not have yet as you just proved my first statement by already compiling "orders".

[Steven]

I never said i was getting this first. Im merely doing my research for the future. And I'm already involved with a local club, and know alot about the sport. Im not the common noob that wants to be spoon-fed, im just wanting input about my research, and what ive found out.

[L473ncy]

Dude, I'd talk to Damage or Militia about it. They seem to be the guys in the know and honestly you can get immediate feedback and sound advice from reputable gundocs. Skladfin can probably help you out too (I know he helped me out figuring out what was good and how to go about doing a custom build when I was interested in attempting one).

[Steven]

Hey, latency, ive tried but Damage has been extremeyl busy right now, so I'd rather not bug him right now. You come out to panther anymore? Anyways, ill talk to Skaldfin also, forgot he's good with snipers!

[Alpha_Niner]

If you can get it.. the 6.00 EdGI barrel is the best on mine so far

[Steven]

Ive thought about those, but are they PDI hop-up compatible? Meaning it would need to be an AEG barrel, not a Sniper barrel i beleive.

And also, I've Heard good things about both the Firefly Hard rubber, and Prometheus soft? Which should i get?

[Twin#1[Op-for]]

I would say Firefly Hard