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Offline StrivingToSnipe

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Sniper gear questions
« on: November 25, 2008, 11:20:10 AM »
So I had a question about gear pertaining to snipers. I will be getting a ghillie suit soon and was wondering what you guys recommend in the way of either going jacket/pants, or poncho.....also, what kind of gear set up is typically carried under the suit? I was looking at going with a battle belt , that way i could put all the pouches to either side and not interfere with crawling or access ability.  Any advice or tips would be awesome.... thanks
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2008, 01:11:50 PM »
In terms of what type of guillie to get, I would go with something that doesn’t cover your legs. From my experience guillie pants tend to snag and get tangled in bushes and trees. This is especially true in the desert we live in. I suggest that you get a guillie jacket and wear pants in a camo that matches with the guillie.

In terms of what type of gear you should use, I would recommend a sniper waist pack:
http://www.optactical.com/snwa.html
They're light, hold around 6 M4 mags and you can find them in just about any color or pattern you want.
The link is just an example. You could probably find some cheaper versions with a quick search. Hope I helped out :)
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2008, 03:53:52 PM »
I would recommend going and buying a rain poncho.
Then, put it on and try to crawl across your backyard.
If you like it, go with it.
If you don't, go with the pants/jacket.

If you want to see how someone made one and get some good ideas on making one of your own
http://home.comcast.net/~davidawilson/L ... e_suit.htm
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2009, 05:52:48 PM »
a ghillie suit is always good, as long as its the right color
a belt is good too just make sure its not too bulky
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2009, 01:26:58 AM »
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2009, 03:51:58 PM »
oh my god thats amazing, the noob in the forrest thing is awesome
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2009, 06:47:41 PM »
try going multicam with just a multicam battle belt
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2009, 09:27:25 AM »
Personally i think that "sniping" in airsoft is not worth it.  You need to be more of a hunter than a sniper to get someone.  With that said the ghillie suit isn't really needed. Most people construct theirs wrong and create the "wookie effect" where it is to big and therefore makes you noticeable. I also say this due to the fact, I've only seen a very few sniper rifles that have the range and power to actually reach out and touch somebody.  The people who own those weapons, did not use ghillie when i saw them. also with sniping you do more sitting and not shooting, then you actually do shooting. So in the long run, being this is probably what you want to do, i recommend no ghillie and just rock some good cammies. However if you do decide to buy a ghillie suit, make sure you construct it lightly and when you reach your AO, or know what it look's like, grab some local brush and add on. i hope some one this info is helpful.  Good luck.
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2009, 11:47:40 AM »
i agree with twitchy, you have to hunt to be an airsoft sniper
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2009, 10:27:22 PM »
Well my spotter and i went with the british style ghillie suits and they work great. You do not get the "chewbacca" look. Also if you are going to be a sniper one of the most important pieces of gear is a good radio since your job is recon.
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2009, 03:29:36 PM »
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Well my spotter and i went with the british style ghillie suits and they work great. You do not get the "chewbacca" look. Also if you are going to be a sniper one of the most important pieces of gear is a good radio since your job is recon.

yes yes i agree, but its MUCH MUCH easier to use a head set for that radio or even blue tooth if you got it.
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2009, 06:14:45 PM »
^ yeah, because when I think radio and airsoft this is what comes to mind.....

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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2009, 07:02:06 PM »
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Well my spotter and i went with the british style ghillie suits and they work great. You do not get the "chewbacca" look. Also if you are going to be a sniper one of the most important pieces of gear is a good radio since your job is recon.

yes yes i agree, but its MUCH MUCH easier to use a head set for that radio or even blue tooth if you got it.

I do have a heatset, its the Cavarlry Elite II. Though i do wish it had less wires.
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2009, 03:08:58 PM »
i used to have one with lots a wires, but i hated how they always got caught on trees and bushes so i bought a blue tooth to solve that
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Re: Sniper gear questions
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2009, 04:13:32 PM »
I'm really intrested in your bluetooth solution for a radio, seening as bluetooth is a built in device, Id like to see what radio you have that has bluetooh built into it,
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