How important is a bipod to a "sniper"

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by zollen

Functionally there is no such thing as sniper rifles in airsoft world. All airsoft guns have roughly the same power range 320fps-450fps. If some are sightly overpowered, almost all games require your rifle to cap the fps for safety.

That being said, there is nothing to stop you from roleplaying as a sniper. Ask yourself, how important a bipods to "you" as a sniper?

So I guess a 340fps (w/0.20g) AEG can get 0.30g BBs out to 300ft easily as my M24 did a few years ago? And I mean able to hit a guy within a few shots if the wind was calm, not "my BB landed 300ft away, but was 150ft off to the left when it landed" kinda stuff. I'm talking within a 20ft grouping at 300ft.

And a bipod is worth a lot to me, much more than the little saving's I'd get from having it a pound lighter and a slight bit less snag proof.

Oh ya, a bipod allows you to use your support hand to raise/lower your aiming point by cupping your hand at the bottom of the stock where it meets your shoulder. Very important for accurate shooting.

[Sha Do]

...hot topic.

I have a QD bi pod on my BA, which is rarely used as most of my shots are made from semi prone or standing. However, it is still apart of my kit, available and accessible on a moment's notice.
I also enjoy night games very, very much.... so much so, that I have a GEN2+ NVS which just happens to weigh a stinking tone and a half (and it is very particular on being kept still)......If I slightly sway one way or another, the "view" is no where as clear or decisive as if it is completely motionless. Hence I use the bi pod when I employ the NVS....crystal clear images.
That and slinging the NVS is really uncomfortable as the NVS digs into the back, so the bi pod is very convenient for just laying the gun down for even a second or two for a hands free.

My $0.02 worth.
SHA DO

[CimmShark]

Haha sniper god has spoken, end of thread lmao

[GBear]

Sorry, quick question because everyone has been mention level 1,2, etc. BA snipers. I'm guessing BA = Bolt Action (It's not in the Dictionary/Glossary in the FAQ forums). However, what distinguishes a level 1 sniper from a level 2? I know you have to go through certifications to move on to the next level (I've seen the clinic threads and such). Are more doors opened to you as you advance? Higher FPS cap, etc?

Sorry, I'm just curious. I tried searching, however, maybe it wasn't thorough enough, or I was searching for the wrong terms.

Thanks!

GBear

[CDN_Stalker]

Level 1 is basically any Joe Schmo that decides to use a rifle for sniping. Velocity limit is 450fps (or whatever the field owner decides is the limit....... which applies to even Level 3 snipers). The other levels are given either from attending a course, or having high levels of expertise in airsoft sniping, as well as having earned high trust levels among others. So basically the certifications mean that one is allowed a higher fps because they have proven they understand the safety and minimum engagement distances associated with the higher velocities.

[GBear]

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Level 1 is basically any Joe Schmo that decides to use a rifle for sniping. Velocity limit is 450fps (or whatever the field owner decides is the limit....... which applies to even Level 3 snipers). The other levels are given either from attending a course, or having high levels of expertise in airsoft sniping, as well as having earned high trust levels among others. So basically the certifications mean that one is allowed a higher fps because they have proven they understand the safety and minimum engagement distances associated with the higher velocities.

They are allowed to play at a higher FPS but up to 450FPS depending on the field? Whereas level 1s should play at a lower FPS?

Thanks

[FOX_111]

Yup. Let's say a large field allow higher fps. Anyone that is not certified will still be caped at 450fps while the certified snipers will be able to run higher fps.

Lvl2 is 500fps
Lvl3 is 550fps
there are other higher levels, but we dont certify people for them yet. They are more of a concept.

[CimmShark]

lol the ones over the level 3 unofficially, are like... the vetran sniper gods...

[CDN_Stalker]

Originally Posted by CimmShark

lol the ones over the level 3 unofficially, are like... the vetran sniper gods...

Not really, we are more regarded as "Level 3 Certified Instructors".

[CimmShark]

Originally Posted by CDN_Stalker

Not really, we are more regarded as "Level 3 Certified Instructors".

Yeah but you know it made you feel all warm and bubbly inside being called a sniper god. I know Sha Do would have a grin as wide as his face reading that

[CDN_Stalker]

Ya, maybe a smirk and a head shake from him . About what I did. Lol

[GBear]

Ah, okay thanks for clearing that up guys!