Sniper for smaller players

[Aengus]

My birthday's coming up and I would quite like to try being a bush wookie but my problem is I'm a bit smaller than your average airsofter (coming in at a whopping 5 foot 11). So I don't think think I'd get on too well with a barret, weight shouldn't be too much of a problem as I'm quite solidly built (just really f*cking small <_< ). Any recommendations ?

 

[Monty]

For your size, an L96 or VSR clone will be fine.

 

[Happy]

Try being 5ft 5...

To be honest any sniper rifle will be fine - my svd is almost as big as me yet I've had no issues using it. But like Monty said - a vsr is a very light rifle once you've removed all of the weights from the stock.

 

[Aengus]

Thanks guys, was just weighing up my options before I go and dedicate a week of my life into researching something. Do like the look of those SVD's though

 

[Happy]

Thanks guys, was just weighing up my options before I go and dedicate a week of my life into researching something. Do like the look of those SVD's though

Just get a very good quality sling on it - weighs a fair bit. I use a surplus AK sling for mine.

 

[Aengus]

Been reading up about the well l96 and been hearing that they have alot of problems with inconsistent flight path ? Would it be worth getting the tm one even though (if I enjoy sniping) I'll most likely be upgrading most of the parts ?

 

[proffrink]

Well L96s are ok - not as good as Marui's VSRs but they're about half the price. Once upgraded though (like you should be) they perform similarly. The primary disadvantage is the position of the hop unit, which is further forward than in the VSR resulting in a shorter internal barrel length for the same overall gun length.

If you're worried about barrel length then the VSR is the way to go as you get more in a shorter space. The G-Spec has quite a short barrel externally, but internally it's about the same as a full length L96.

 

[Aengus]

Seen a nice well mb-01 on z1 has had a metal trigger unit, new hop, and 500fps upgrade kit installed (none of which have the brands been mentioned so I need to ask) but do you think £120 sounds a fair price ? I'll update you with brands of the parts once i find out myself.

 

[Samurai]

L96 and SVD are huge.

If you want a short, but awesome one, get a VSR g-spec and remove the suppressor.

 

[proffrink]

Seen a nice well mb-01 on z1 has had a metal trigger unit, new hop, and 500fps upgrade kit installed (none of which have the brands been mentioned so I need to ask) but do you think £120 sounds a fair price ? I'll update you with brands of the parts once i find out myself.

The main aftermarket trigger unit brands for the L96 are Laylax and Airsoft Pro - I wouldn't trust any others as they have crappy sears that will wear down after a year or so. The gen 2 Airsoft Pro ones also have the ability to keep the safety which is a nice addition. So long as it's either of those then you're good.

Hop wise PDI and ASPUK make the best ones.

You may also want to look at a new cylinder, guide rod, barrel spacers, piston, spring etc. but I'm sure you've got all that in mind already.

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

Was the 5ft11 a bit of a typo? because thats not what I would class as really small.

 

[Sitting Duck]

Was the 5ft11 a bit of a typo? because thats not what I would class as really small.

This guy also thought it was a typo too...

Iwas gonna post a pic of Jimmy Krankie but it was getting a little confusing

plus I didn't want to offend anybody North of the border.....

 

[Aengus]

5 ft 1 I think. 156 cm unless I can't use a measuring stick (probably the case )

 

[ImTriggerHappy]

5 ft 1 I think. 156 cm unless I can't use a measuring stick (probably the case )

Thats sounds more like it. You can still shoot any sniper rifle you like, just might need Snow white to carry it for you.

 

[proffrink]

Brutal.