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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a paintball Sniper exist? Paintball Snipers have always been a
somewhat controversial topic to regular paintball players. Many people
even go as far as to say that they do not exist. Their main argument is
that of distance. They will say that to be a sniper the shooter needs to
be able to take long range and accurate shots. This is something that
present day military and law enforcement snipers do. Therefore with the
limited range of a paintball marker a sniper in the game of paintball can
not possibly exist. However this is not true. Dictionary.com defines a
sniper as “To shoot at individuals, as opportunity offers, from a concealed
or distant position.” They key to the definition is that it can be either a
concealed or distant position. Basically the long distance that military and
law enforcement snipers shoot from is a form of concealment in that they
can not be seen because they are so far away. A paintball player can
shoot from a concealed position and therefore can be a sniper.
Who is the Scenario Sniper? My experience begins in the Boy Scouts of
America. As scout we played games of capture the flag on camping trips.
We would pick teams and decide on a line separating our two sides.
Basically the idea of the game was to get the other teams flag and bring it
back to your flag area while defending your own. However if you were on
the other teams side of the field and were tagged you were taken to an
area deemed “jail” and had to wait there until the game was over or one
of your teammates came and rescued you. Because of this I developed
the ability to sneak around without being seen or heard. I began playing
paintball in1994. For the first 3 years I played nothing but stock class
(pump) and used my sneaking ability to get close to the other team
before eliminating them with usually a single shot. Stock paintball play
both enhanced my sneaking abilities and also put a premium on first shot
accuracy. When I began to play semiautomatic (or constant air as we
called it) I took the stock class principles of play with me. I usually found
myself behind the other team eliminating them with a few well placed
shots. Over the past 14 years I have played countless scenarios, big
games, private groups, and walk on play. I have seen how playing as a
paintball sniper can drastically tip the balance of play in a teams favor.
How can I make my marker accurate? Accuracy is something that is
relative to the shooter. Only a skilled shooter can shoot a consistent
marker accurately. Consistency means that when a marker is pointed at a
target the shots will hit the same location as long as the marker is not
moved. If the marker is aimed at the center of the target and always
strikes 3 inches below, a skilled shooter will then adjust their sights so
that they match the point of impact. Now they will always strike the
target at the aimed point.
How do I make my marker consistent? There is no correct answer to
this because every marker is different. One must find the correct
combination of barrel, regulator, valve, bolt, trigger mechanism, and
expansion chamber for their particular marker. Once all aftermarket parts
are put on the marker the user needs to check it on a chronograph to
ensure the least feet per second (FPS) difference.
What is the best barrel to use? There are two parts to this question.
First and foremost is the paintball outside diameter size to barrel inside
diameter size. The closer the two are to the same size the less space is
between the paintball and the barrel as it is traveling down the barrel.
This results in a greater consistency of air pressure behind the paintball.
The second aspect to remember when choosing a paintball barrel is the
construction. The way that the paintball barrel is manufactured will
greatly affect its consistency during operation. The most consistent
paintball barrel is one that is gun drilled out of solid blocks of aluminum.
Any other form of manufacture is sub par to this method for an aluminum
barrel. When looking at the design of the barrel one needs to look at the
length and porting as well. Barrel porting makes each shot have less
sound but also changes the pressure behind the paintball traveling down
it and can make it less consistent.
What is the best maker to use? There is no correct answer to this. Use
a marker that is comfortable, easy to use, and blends the aspects of
consistency, durability, reparability, design simplicity, and accessories
available.
What Ghillie Suit is right for me? This would be the one that fits the
terrain of use, fits the user, and provides the proper movement to
camouflage ratio that the mission specifically requires. Whether it is store
bought or made from scratch the user needs to be sure to always include
local vegetation to ensure camouflage success.
Can a paintball Sniper exist? Paintball Snipers have always been a
somewhat controversial topic to regular paintball players. Many people
even go as far as to say that they do not exist. Their main argument is
that of distance. They will say that to be a sniper the shooter needs to
be able to take long range and accurate shots. This is something that
present day military and law enforcement snipers do. Therefore with the
limited range of a paintball marker a sniper in the game of paintball can
not possibly exist. However this is not true. Dictionary.com defines a
sniper as “To shoot at individuals, as opportunity offers, from a concealed
or distant position.” They key to the definition is that it can be either a
concealed or distant position. Basically the long distance that military and
law enforcement snipers shoot from is a form of concealment in that they
can not be seen because they are so far away. A paintball player can
shoot from a concealed position and therefore can be a sniper.
Who is the Scenario Sniper? My experience begins in the Boy Scouts of
America. As scout we played games of capture the flag on camping trips.
We would pick teams and decide on a line separating our two sides.
Basically the idea of the game was to get the other teams flag and bring it
back to your flag area while defending your own. However if you were on
the other teams side of the field and were tagged you were taken to an
area deemed “jail” and had to wait there until the game was over or one
of your teammates came and rescued you. Because of this I developed
the ability to sneak around without being seen or heard. I began playing
paintball in1994. For the first 3 years I played nothing but stock class
(pump) and used my sneaking ability to get close to the other team
before eliminating them with usually a single shot. Stock paintball play
both enhanced my sneaking abilities and also put a premium on first shot
accuracy. When I began to play semiautomatic (or constant air as we
called it) I took the stock class principles of play with me. I usually found
myself behind the other team eliminating them with a few well placed
shots. Over the past 14 years I have played countless scenarios, big
games, private groups, and walk on play. I have seen how playing as a
paintball sniper can drastically tip the balance of play in a teams favor.
How can I make my marker accurate? Accuracy is something that is
relative to the shooter. Only a skilled shooter can shoot a consistent
marker accurately. Consistency means that when a marker is pointed at a
target the shots will hit the same location as long as the marker is not
moved. If the marker is aimed at the center of the target and always
strikes 3 inches below, a skilled shooter will then adjust their sights so
that they match the point of impact. Now they will always strike the
target at the aimed point.
How do I make my marker consistent? There is no correct answer to
this because every marker is different. One must find the correct
combination of barrel, regulator, valve, bolt, trigger mechanism, and
expansion chamber for their particular marker. Once all aftermarket parts
are put on the marker the user needs to check it on a chronograph to
ensure the least feet per second (FPS) difference.
What is the best barrel to use? There are two parts to this question.
First and foremost is the paintball outside diameter size to barrel inside
diameter size. The closer the two are to the same size the less space is
between the paintball and the barrel as it is traveling down the barrel.
This results in a greater consistency of air pressure behind the paintball.
The second aspect to remember when choosing a paintball barrel is the
construction. The way that the paintball barrel is manufactured will
greatly affect its consistency during operation. The most consistent
paintball barrel is one that is gun drilled out of solid blocks of aluminum.
Any other form of manufacture is sub par to this method for an aluminum
barrel. When looking at the design of the barrel one needs to look at the
length and porting as well. Barrel porting makes each shot have less
sound but also changes the pressure behind the paintball traveling down
it and can make it less consistent.
What is the best maker to use? There is no correct answer to this. Use
a marker that is comfortable, easy to use, and blends the aspects of
consistency, durability, reparability, design simplicity, and accessories
available.
What Ghillie Suit is right for me? This would be the one that fits the
terrain of use, fits the user, and provides the proper movement to
camouflage ratio that the mission specifically requires. Whether it is store
bought or made from scratch the user needs to be sure to always include
local vegetation to ensure camouflage success.