2019’s Best Airsoft Sniper Rifle: Bolt Action, Sprung & CO2

At AirsoftCore we believe the best way to make sure users appreciate what they’ve purchased once they get it is to educate them properly beforehand. We don’t assume everyone knows about the sport or that they are even serious about playing airsoft. Maybe someone just wants to find the best airsoft sniper rifle so they can showcase it or target practice with it. It can certainly be a good way of letting off some steam or just sharpening up skills. Well we’ve outlined some of the basic questions some users have about not only the game, but different components of the guns themselves such as bolt action technology, AEG hybrids, types of BBs, action and power.
When choosing the best Airsoft Sniper Rifle, what to consider?
Now let’s get into what you want to know about and that airsoft sniper rifles. These are a higher level of recreational weapon and can provide lots of fun, as long as a user knows the correct way to handle it. First here’s a little basic information about airsoft sniper rifles.
Accuracy
Airsoft sniper rifles can be very accurate, but this is only going to be if a user gets the appropriate type of gun. Some serious users of these will tell you that if you go for an option that’s too cheap you’re wasting your money. This might be true in some cases, but only if the maker of the cheap sniper rifle isn’t good.
Feet Per Second
There are good brands that can provide low cost options that will perform well. You just have to make sure you know who they are. It’s important to factor in other things as well such as FPS and magazine capacity. FPS is important because it’s going to impact just how powerful your sniper rifle is. The higher the FPS the more power you’ll get. Understand also that heavier BBs can impact the FPS negatively, but help with accuracy.
Magazine Capacity
Magazine capacity is important because if you’re serious about competing in airsoft guns, then the last thing you want to do is run out of BBs. Sometimes reloading can be tough and time consuming. One good option to consider here is to have a high capacity magazine. This means less hassle for the user.
If it helps you to understand better, then just consider what it means to use a real gun in this case. Just know that airsoft guns are different and might require some adjusting in order to get accustomed to.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way let’s get into what some of the best options for airsoft sniper rifles are. These are going to be the guns where you can expect the best performance, look and durability. We’ve taken the time to review 6 of them and hopefully this should provide you with a good starting point if the plan is to purchase one or add one to your collection.
Double Eagle M50P Bolt Action Spring Airsoft Sniper Rifle
Action: | Bolt Action |
Power: | Sprung |
Material: | Mostly Metal / Some ABS Plastic |
FPS: | 400 |
Ammo: | 0.20g / 0.25g (more accuracy) BB |
Range: | 180 – 210ft |
How can you expect to do this if you have a gun that hinders this in any way? Well with the Double Eagle m50p Bolt Action Spring Airsoft M50 Sniper Rifle FPS 450 users won’t have to worry about this. This sniper rifle is designed to provide a user with a lightweight option that makes for superior convenience as well as maneuverability. On top of this the construction is pretty solid and you’ll find that when it comes to the detail careful attention was put into it.
- Scale: 1/1 full scale
- Shooting mode: spring/bolt action
- Material: mostly metal/some ABS hard plastic
- FPS: 450 with 0.20g BB
- Range: 180-210 feet
UTG Spring Power AccuShot Shadow Ops Airsoft Sniper Rifle
Action: | Bolt Action |
Power: | Sprung |
FPS: | 500 |
Ammo: | 0.20g BB |
Range: | Long |
So if a user wants something that will make things easy right out of the box, then the UTG Spring Power AccuShot Shadow Ops Airsoft Sniper Rifle is the perfect choice. Along with this users can expect a high level of durability and functionality. This airsoft gun is on the heavier side though, especially for what’s supposed to be considered a recreational accessory. Some users won’t mind this though.
- caliber: 6mm
- velocity: 480.00 ft/sec
- Warranty: 30 Day Limited Warranty
- The bolt action rifle
Wellfire mk96 Bolt Action Airsoft Sniper Rifle w/ scope & bipod
Action: | Bolt Action |
Power: | Sprung |
FPS: | 410 |
Ammo: | 0.20g / 0.30g for improved accuracy BB |
Range: | Long |
- Spring powered toy sniper rifle.Caliber: 6mm. vVlocity: About 410-430 ft/sec with 0.2g plastic bbs. Green type 96 sniper rifle.
JG M4 RIS System 420 FPS+ AEG Airsoft Sniper Rifle
Action: | Bolt Action |
Power: | Sprung |
FPS: | 420/ 500 |
Ammo: | 0.12g to 0.20g improved accuracy BB |
Range: | Long |
When using lightweight 0.12g bbs, you can get around 500fps, though are going to see a drop in accuracy when compared to the 0.20g bbs with a 420fps. Unlike others Airsoft Snipers the JG M4 Gun has a huge magazine capacity and provides full auto or semi-auto function. It’s got a decent range around 120ft, perfect for battle.
- JG M4 RIS System Airsoft Gun 500 FPS w/ 0.12g BB, 420 FPS w/ 0.2g BB
- Reinforced Gear Box, M120 Spring Grade, extreme powerful and durable.
- Functional Safety Switch, Battery & Charger Included
- 300rds Metal Hi-Cap Magazine, Safe, Semi & Full Auto Modes
- This product is restricted from shipment into the state of New York
TSD M100 300 FPS Airsoft Sniper Rifle with Sight
Action: | Bolt Action |
Power: | Sprung |
FPS: | 300 / 350 |
Ammo: | 0.12g / 0.20g for improved accuracy BB |
Range: | upto 21oft |
The TSD Sports M100 Airsoft Sniper Rifle offers great accuracy at around 210ft, good velocity at 300fps and a large 37 shot capacity magazine, making it perfect for skirmishing. To maintain and improve accuracy when using the scope, it’s worth adjusting the hop up to suit. Unlike the JG M4, this is a bolt action sprung sniper rifle though a few do mention it a little hard to cock during game play. Whilst the magazine far larger than most other guns reviewed here, others have mentioned swapping out during battle to be difficult, at AirsoftCore we would recommend purchasing a second TSD M100 35 round magazine for skirmishing.
Overall the TSD M100 300FPS Gun, is great value for money, including a sight and flashlight. The tactical rail on top and front sides, also makes it great for accessories, whilst the sniper stands at 40inches long and has a decent weight at 6.8lbs.
- caliber: 6mm
- velocity: 300.00 ft/sec
- Warranty: 30 Day Limited Warranty
- Includes Sight & Flashlight
So Which is 2018’s Best Airsoft Sniper Rifle?
First we want to say that anything we recommend is just that, a recommendation. If we say you should go with one over the other this doesn’t mean we’re dumping on the other options. All of these are considered to be some of the best airsoft sniper rifle guns of 2018. However we feel that there is always one that’s going to offer a little more in terms of overall value than the rest. So let’s go over the major selling point of each option.
The Double Eagle m50p Bolt Action Spring Airsoft M50 Sniper Rifle FPS 450 provides users with the ability to be versatile while in play. While this doesn’t have anything to do with any specific feature of the gun itself, we feel it’s still very critical. The gun won’t weigh you down and make it tough to avoid becoming a quick causality during play.
The JG M4 RIS System 420 FPS+ AEG Airsoft Sniper Rifle not only has a realistic look, but is heavy enough to give users the type of feel they are looking for. So if the goal is to get the feel of a real gun, then this might be the best option.
The UTG Spring Power AccuShot Shadow Ops Airsoft Sniper Rifle delivers superior consistency; although we already pointed out that at times there can still be issues. And the Wellfire mk96 bolt action AWP provides a high level of comfort in terms of operating it. It’s also very accurate. In terms of which sniper rifle is the cheapest this is going to be the TSD M100 300 FPS Airsoft Sniper Rifle with Sight. It only costs about $80. The most expensive option is the JG M4 RIS System 420 FPS+ AEG Airsoft Sniper Rifle. So which one do we believe to be the best?
The Verdict
We feel that overall the UTG Spring Power AccuShot Shadow Ops Airsoft Sniper Rifle provides the best in terms of price, and convenience. We mentioned that one of its strongest attributes was that it could be used right out of the box without having to make many adjustments. We feel this is important. Plus the fairly heavy weight of it still provides users with the feel they need in order to feel like they are handling an actual sniper rifle. So this is our pick.
While all the guns mentioned here are top notch, this doesn’t mean there aren’t other options users might want to take a look at. Once you get a feel for what you want, then you might be able to find something with those specifics for a better price or even with superior make. We just feel like the 5 sniper rifles mentioned here provide a good framework for what users should be looking for.
It’s our goal to provide unbiased information on different airsoft guns and hopefully by providing this users will be able to make an informed decision. When judging the Best Airsoft sniper rifle, it was based on looking real, feeling real and perform as close to the real thing as possible. And we feel like the six options mentioned here are going to do a good job of providing this. One more time, the UTG Spring Power AccuShot Shadow Ops Airsoft Sniper Rifle is what we feel to be the best airsoft sniper rifle gun 2018.
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