How to Choose Paintball Marker for a Sniper

When it comes to paintball, your marker choice is important. You want to choose one that compliments you as a player. With this in mind, you should take your skills and position in mind when choosing the best marker for you. This way you can maximize your ability to play well during your AC Paintball game near Atlantic City, New Jersey. Here are some aspects to pay attention to. 

Distance and Accuracy 

One of the first aspects you will want to pay attention to when choosing a sniper gun is distance. The point of a sniper is to stay hidden and eliminate opponents from far away. Therefore, you will want a marker that can shoot far distances accurately. To accomplish this, look for a paintball gun with a long barrel. This will help ensure that the paintball flies where you want it to after leaving the barrel. 

Speed and Feeding System

Another feature you will want to pay attention to is the feeding system and how fast the paintball gun can shoot. If your target is running, it is more difficult to aim and determine when to pull the trigger. However, if your gun fires as quickly as you pull the trigger, this can make the process easier. It is also worth noting that AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has regulations about shooting speed to help ensure safety for our players. If you bring your own marker, it should not fire faster than 280 fps and it can also not be fully automatic. 

Aesthetic 

A sniper is supposed to be stealthy and stay hidden for most of the AC Paintball game. With this in mind, you do not want a brightly colored gun that will stand out like a sore thumb. Instead, opt for a dark color like black or look for a camouflaged paintball marker. 

Size and Weight

Size and weight are not as important for snipers as they are for players that do a lot of running. If you are playing sniper, you can opt for a slightly heavier or larger gun if it will increase your accuracy. However, you still don’t want it to weigh you down too much in case you do need to move. Find a happy medium that works for you. 

Durability 

Paintball is an intense sport. Therefore, having a durable gun is important to every AC Paintball player. You want to be sure that it won’t experience issues in the middle of your game. Being stuck without a marker can be an aggravating experience. You will also want to make sure you can protect it from various weather and elements. Southern New Jersey weather changes quickly and can be unpredictable. With this in mind, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for anything. 

Comfort and Ease of Use

AC Paintball sessions last 3-4 hours. If your gun isn’t comfortable to hold and use, the pain and soreness can start to significantly affect your overall game. Therefore, you want to ensure your paintball marker is comfortable and easy to use. Make sure you know how to reload it and can do so quickly. You also want to ensure that you know how to care for and maintain it. By ensuring that your marker is comfortable and easy to use, you can focus on other matters like hitting your target and formulating the best strategy. 

Adaptability

Yet another aspect you may want to consider is how often you play the position of the sniper. If you almost always play sniper, it is a good idea to get a paintball marker that fits the sniper role. However, if you change positions, you may want to consider a paintball gun that can adapt to different situations instead. 

Reputation and Price

If you narrow down your options and can’t decide between a few options, look at the reputation and price. Try to find reviews for the markers you like or ask an experienced player for their opinion. You can also talk to a member of AC Paintball’s staff if you would like. You also don’t want to break the bank just to get a paintball gun. If one option is significantly cheaper, you may want to go with that option. Then you have extra money to spend on trips to AC Paintball in southern New Jersey. 

AC Paintball Rentals

Finally, if you don’t want to buy your own gun, you can always rent a gun from AC Paintball. We offer two options: the Tippmann Custom 98 Marker and the Valken V-Tac SW-1 Marker. Both guns are fairly closely matched, however, the Tippmann Custom 98 is slightly longer and slightly more steady which may help your accuracy when playing sniper. 

If you have any questions, you can call AC Paintball at 609-561-3883. If you would like to schedule an AC Paintball game to practice your sniper skills, you can do so here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. We hope to see you soon!

November 10, 2019

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