Dang.. Biggest slap in the face to spotters out there : \Livonia said:
New to being an Airsoft Marksman?
Here are a couple quick guidelines to remember.
-"First shot, Second shot, Last shot". This is a classic sniper technique that will save your ass one day in the field. Take your three shots then relocate.
-"What you think is a good hide, isn't". Avoid fallen logs, and shooting from trees. The exposure off the side of top of your cover is only an odd shape to the human eyes. This is called "Tree Cancer". Cliche hides are nothing but a dead giveaway to a trained Countersniper.
-"Guerrilla Warfare". Read every article you can find about it, because it just may be a good friend.
-"Spotters". Are unnecessary in Airsoft, they are just another person to give away your position.
-"Play it smart". Make sure you don't lose sight of your enemy and get yourself surrounded, always keep to the outside of firezones for a far flank, your long range will come in handy.
-"First shot, Second shot, Last shot". This is a classic sniper technique that will save your ass one day in the field. Take your three shots then relocate.
-"What you think is a good hide, isn't". Avoid fallen logs, and shooting from trees. The exposure off the side of top of your cover is only an odd shape to the human eyes. This is called "Tree Cancer". Cliche hides are nothing but a dead giveaway to a trained Countersniper.
-"Guerrilla Warfare". Read every article you can find about it, because it just may be a good friend.
-"Spotters". Are unnecessary in Airsoft, they are just another person to give away your position.
-"Play it smart". Make sure you don't lose sight of your enemy and get yourself surrounded, always keep to the outside of firezones for a far flank, your long range will come in handy.
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Well... I personally roll as Livonia's spotter just about everytime we roll into the bush together, not even everytime to provide true spotter coverage, but even in the legal rules of engagement, seeing as his rifle shoots a consistant 550 FPS with a .2 ... Which is just at the limit for Michigan Rules of Engagement with an airsoft sniper rifle, being that I carry an M14, which shoots a lower 420 FPS with a .2 ... Leaving my engagement to ranges closer than his rifle can touch, and gives us more of an advantage of firepower.
I'd also like to mention that I can honestly say I've never given away his position, or any sniper I've worked with for that matter, as well as helped in concealment of my sniper once he got into his hide. Just as the Corpsman takes care of his Marines, the Spotter takes care of his sniper. So I'm going to have to disagree with the statement.
I'd also like to mention that I can honestly say I've never given away his position, or any sniper I've worked with for that matter, as well as helped in concealment of my sniper once he got into his hide. Just as the Corpsman takes care of his Marines, the Spotter takes care of his sniper. So I'm going to have to disagree with the statement.
By means of helping hiding, I can recall times when I've grabbed leaves from nearby areas around or below him, and place them on, while he must remain in position, for reasons obviously known. But as far as urban standpoints go, having a sniper rifle is flat out un needed, but I'm saying if things get a little close to the chest, you don't have the option to run everytime.Embed said:I remember back in the day when Livonia would roll along and spot for me. True, it was useful having his SPR there for a heavier base of fire if needed but overall I've experienced that alone I can be much more effective in most situations.
For me, spotters are useful in some situations and completely superfluous in others. I don't need any 'help' hiding, that is, unless it's a final distance check by a buddy to make sure I don't have any odd ends sticking out but that can just be radio'd in. Spotters in airsoft are fun at times, but in no way a necessity.
From and urban standpoint, the need for a spotter just goes out the window in most cases. If you're fighting alongside riflemen, grenadiers and support gunners, why would you need some guy following you around? It's just one more distraction and focus is key.
I'm pretty sure it shoots a consistent 515, but no big.Mosin said:seeing as his rifle shoots a consistant 550 FPS with a .2
I guess it depends on the individual, but in no way would I consider a spotter useless, and if anything... I'd say that a well trained sniper and a well trained spotter could do far more damage than even an extremely well trained sniper. So I wouldn't want to rule out the opinion of whether or not a spotter truely is needed in airsoft... Because I have countless examples that give me sufficiant evidence that says they're good to have around.
EDIT: Oh yeah, about the spring... I thought I recalled him saying something like he switched springs recently or something? But then again, it could have just been Mirage's Maruzen that I cronoed at like 545 or something similiar there.
And he redeems himself with that one!Livonia said:Don't take it that way homeboy, you do just as much damage on the field as I do, you aren't my spotter... your my wingmanMosin said:Dang.. Biggest slap in the face to spotters out there : \
Hahah, well done.
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