In Alabama most of us treat DMRs and Snipers rifles differently than the majority does. DMRs are allowed 450FPS with a 75' MED and retain select-fire controls but are restricted to mid and low-cap magazines and they must look like real-life DMRs (scopes, full stocks, 20' barrels...). Sniper rifles are allowed to 550FPS with a 100' MED and can be both bolt-action or semi-auto but can only use low-cap magazines and must look like real life sniper rifles (scopes, full stocks, 20' barrels, large calibers...). DMRs and SAWs are the polar opposites but we still consider them to be used in a support role with squad tactics. Snipers are usually by themselves or have a spotter near by but are basically on their own. As far as milsim goes, we think this is more realistic in terms of matching the use of small arms by military around the world. What are you supposed to do with a .50cal AEG, give them a 450FPS cap just because they are semi-only? Thats just as unrealistic as saying any 450FPS replica can be a DMR, MP5s and the like.
Ronnok, I would tell the guy complaining about DMR/Sniper FPS/MED rules to take a hike. A ref that decides to break the rules (700FPS) just undermines everyone else's authority and sends the wrong message to the younger crowd. The Polarstar is just coming to market and barely a legitimate example. A LRB equipped BV classic shooting at 1.48j (400FPS) can out range most replicas at 250++' and still would only have a 30'MED and has full-auto. Much better example, but it doesn't mean you should ban replicas that have been around as long as 25 years. If someone is willing to spend $850+ in a semi-only sniping platform, I would say more power to them. I would rather deal with the one irresponsible rich brat than send a man home thats serious about airsoft. And then I'd ask them if I could shoot it.
I don't like your 281-400FPS regs but its y'alls field. I think there is too much role diversity to lump stock Marui performance with others like KWA. That and 281 feels very different than 400 from 30'. I would also consider chrono'ing in joules and require people to chrono with the BB they skirmish with instead of .2g BB due to the velocity differences you can get in both AEGs and especially gas powered replicas.
Ronnok, I would tell the guy complaining about DMR/Sniper FPS/MED rules to take a hike. A ref that decides to break the rules (700FPS) just undermines everyone else's authority and sends the wrong message to the younger crowd. The Polarstar is just coming to market and barely a legitimate example. A LRB equipped BV classic shooting at 1.48j (400FPS) can out range most replicas at 250++' and still would only have a 30'MED and has full-auto. Much better example, but it doesn't mean you should ban replicas that have been around as long as 25 years. If someone is willing to spend $850+ in a semi-only sniping platform, I would say more power to them. I would rather deal with the one irresponsible rich brat than send a man home thats serious about airsoft. And then I'd ask them if I could shoot it.
I don't like your 281-400FPS regs but its y'alls field. I think there is too much role diversity to lump stock Marui performance with others like KWA. That and 281 feels very different than 400 from 30'. I would also consider chrono'ing in joules and require people to chrono with the BB they skirmish with instead of .2g BB due to the velocity differences you can get in both AEGs and especially gas powered replicas.
