So it is time to move on. I have shown you my inital thinking about how to remain in a Marksman role even if the nature of your mission changes. Close Combat and FIBUA can still accomodate your skill provided you choose / create a carefully selected weapon.
But let's be honest if the truth be known all you want to do in a Marksman role is to take the enemy one by one from distance.
There is a variety of Sniper weapons on the airsoft market and as all airsofters know, their designation as Sniper weapons is a bit dubious. In Real Steel situations a decent marksman can take the performance of his weapon in excess of other weapons in the squad. In airsoft its not really that different. That is unless you decide to use everything the law gives you to play with.
In the UK the maximum single shot limit at most airsoft sites is 500 feet per second with a 0.20g bb. When you take this into comparison with normal AEG's only being allowed 328 feet per second, you are gaining an extra 50% but sacrificing automatic fire.
Fundamentally as a marksman if you have to sacrifice automatic fire you require a lot better accuracy. Enter the next and final (i promise), Heckler and Koch-a-like:
The MSG-90
As you can see from the picture above or at least from the link, the MSG-90 looks just like a G3 SG-1. Its heritage is certainly closer to that, than the PSG-1 that has claimed so much fame in the media. As a result it also helps you as an airsoft customiser to find parts.
To get a close to perfect look I would suggest sourcing the following. It will push the power limit close to 500fps and will offer better than average accuracy. However do remember than to remain legal you will have to 'neuter' the fire selector to only allow semi and safe.
Tokyo Marui HK G3 SG-1
First Factory MSG-90 Rifle Kit
PDI 6.01 469mm Inner
Systema Mechabox M150
Tokyo Marui Low Profile Mount
G&G MSG-90 Buttstock
Intellect 9.6v 3600mah
Tokyo Marui G3 Magazine Lo-Cap
Tokyo Marui G3 Magazine Lo-Cap
Tokyo Marui G3 Magazine Lo-Cap
The MSG-90 in my opinion is better looking than the PSG-1. It was designed for military use and it is a lower cost alternative to the pricey PSG-1. It is certainly a weapon which is not common on the skirmish field, unlike the M14 and SPR variants of late.
The beauty of this weapon is much like the SR25. You can utilise the semi automatic action and higher capacity magazines over conventional bolt action rifles. This means that though you have sacrificed full auto, such a loss for a marksman with a scope and quick action semi, is not a loss at all.
Finally remember that there is one other advantage to owning this weapon. You can make it look just like a regular 'run of the mill' SG-1, and no one will blink an eyelid at you. Well, not until you begin dropping them one by one!
To come: A shock revelation, no more H&K......... but certainly more marksman custom rifles.
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