Snipers in Canada.

Mr Haezelnut · September 18th, 2010, 14:04

Hey there everybody,

I'm going to start out by saying that I am a complete noob at airsoft, and in no way am I interested in the 'High end' guns that you find at 007 airsoft, redwolf, and places like that. I play with Wal-Mart grade guns. Because i'm on a budget. The fact that these guns are clear is absolutely no problem to me. I just want to shoot stuff.

Anyways, on with the question. I am on the lookout for a clear, fairly good quality sniper (with or without a scope), that i can get into or from Canada. I found one on evike.com, for 50 bucks (link: http://tinyurl.com/286r36a ) but i'm not sure if i can get it into Canada or not.

So if you know any places/websites that i can get a sniper from Canada, or from the US into Canada, or the one that I previously mentioned, I would be very thankful. And no 1159.99 Dragunovs from UNC.

Thanks alot!

scurvythepirate · September 18th, 2010, 14:09

Well one this for sure is that thats a true POS.

Cheap and quality dont go well together.
If you really want to play airsoft you better get ready to spend at least 400-600 dollars on a good sniper, TM, CA, Tanaka, just to name a few.

What you're looking at will break sooner than later, pretty much in 5 or so shots.

Being a sniper is VERY expensive, hence why i don't affiliate myself with it.
Get quality or go home.

VooDooPeteK · September 18th, 2010, 14:11

If you get age verified there are a ton of Canadian retailers that sell lower end sniper rifles.

You are going to be hard pressed finding one for $50 but if you up your budget to say maybe $200 plus shipping you can find a cheap rifle.

Just remember you will get what you pay for

Mr Haezelnut · September 18th, 2010, 14:17

Well, i'm not up to spending 400 bucks, and do you mean getting verified on this site?

VooDooPeteK · September 18th, 2010, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Haezelnut

Well, i'm not up to spending 400 bucks, and do you mean getting verified on this site?

yes getting AVed on this site

also keep in mind the one you linked to from evike is out of stock and is also not going to be $50 when you add shipping, customs/duty charges and all that jaz

so to spend $200+ shipping for one in country would be a better bet no?

pusangani · September 18th, 2010, 14:22

Snipers in Canada? Maybe try the Canadian Forces, I'm sure they have snipers but I don't think they are allowed to sell personnel.

Read FAQ, get av'd, don't try importing yourself, airsoft is expensive in Canada, cheap ting no good and good ting no cheap.

/thread

Mr Haezelnut · September 18th, 2010, 14:25

Ok, if anyone has any sites I can visit please post!

( And yes, $200 is a possibility if its in canada.)

HKGhost · September 18th, 2010, 15:01

If you're 18+, meet up with a verifier to get aged verified. After doing this, you will have access to the classified on this site. There you might find some cheap sniper rifle but they're not in the $50-100 range. More like $250+ and that's for a POS. Decent ones start around $350+ and good ones start around $700+. Good luck.

Mr Haezelnut · September 18th, 2010, 15:11

POS? Sorry, again, I'm a noob.

FACE · September 18th, 2010, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Haezelnut

POS? Sorry, again, I'm a noob.

Piece Of Shit.

Skruface · September 18th, 2010, 17:06

To actually be competitive, it costs far more to build a decent "sniper" setup with repeatable accuracy than a garden-variety AEG that can throw a lot more bb's.

For what it's worth, there's no "fairly good" quality sniper rifles that you will find in Canada for under $400. Period. Anything you find under that price range will be a fixer-upper that requires some knowledge and TLC and, as a noob, you do not want to touch; alternately, it will be a brand new POS that has no repeatable accuracy...

SniperSam · September 18th, 2010, 17:15

Indeed, being a sniper is expensive in both countries, if you want to perform well. I bought a TM VSR 10 back in the states for about 150$, then spent about twice that upgrading it, and then I sold it for a good 300$. And a good pointer, do NOT try to smuggle in airsoft guns

VooDooPeteK · September 18th, 2010, 17:25

Keep in mind he mentioned that he is playing with walmart grade guns right now so almost anyting he pics up will seem like an improvement

Shrapnel[Op-For] · September 18th, 2010, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperSam

Indeed, being a sniper is expensive in both countries, if you want to perform well. I bought a TM VSR 10 back in the states for about 150$, then spent about twice that upgrading it, and then I sold it for a good 300$. And a good pointer, do NOT try to smuggle in airsoft guns

Why are you even mentioning that you bought a gun and illegally smuggled it across the border?

ThunderCactus · September 18th, 2010, 17:45

lol I love these threads
Okay, never start out sniping in airsoft, believe me it's nothing close to what you think it could possibly be.
Your going to want to start off with a regular automatic electric gun, the cheapest and generally well regarded as a decent cheap starter is the kraken AK, and those are usually around 200$
You COULD play airsoft with a cheap clearsoft POS from walmart, but for 80$ you can't fix it, can't upgrade it, you have to buy a new one if it breaks, and the performance is just so far below what you'll find on the field, it's WELL worth it to spend the 200$ on the kraken.
By all means you can try using a walmart gun on a field, we're just telling you there's a very high chance your not going to have fun

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September 18th, 2010, 14:04	#1
Mr Haezelnut Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010	Snipers in Canada. Hey there everybody, I'm going to start out by saying that I am a complete noob at airsoft, and in no way am I interested in the 'High end' guns that you find at 007 airsoft, redwolf, and places like that. I play with Wal-Mart grade guns. Because i'm on a budget. The fact that these guns are clear is absolutely no problem to me. I just want to shoot stuff. Anyways, on with the question. I am on the lookout for a clear, fairly good quality sniper (with or without a scope), that i can get into or from Canada. I found one on evike.com, for 50 bucks (link: http://tinyurl.com/286r36a ) but i'm not sure if i can get it into Canada or not. So if you know any places/websites that i can get a sniper from Canada, or from the US into Canada, or the one that I previously mentioned, I would be very thankful. And no 1159.99 Dragunovs from UNC. Thanks alot!

September 18th, 2010, 14:09	#2
scurvythepirate Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kelowna,BC	Well one this for sure is that thats a true POS. Cheap and quality dont go well together. If you really want to play airsoft you better get ready to spend at least 400-600 dollars on a good sniper, TM, CA, Tanaka, just to name a few. What you're looking at will break sooner than later, pretty much in 5 or so shots. Being a sniper is VERY expensive, hence why i don't affiliate myself with it. Get quality or go home. __________________

September 18th, 2010, 14:11	#3
VooDooPeteK Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thorold, Ont	If you get age verified there are a ton of Canadian retailers that sell lower end sniper rifles. You are going to be hard pressed finding one for $50 but if you up your budget to say maybe $200 plus shipping you can find a cheap rifle. Just remember you will get what you pay for __________________ http://www.gorillaairsoftradio.com/ Great Airsoft Podcast Gun tech work, Parts, Upgrades and anything else you might need http://www.fortythievesmcnation.com/ Support your local 1%er

September 18th, 2010, 14:17	#4
Mr Haezelnut Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010	Well, i'm not up to spending 400 bucks, and do you mean getting verified on this site?

September 18th, 2010, 14:22	#6
pusangani Official ASC "Dumb Ass" Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scarbrah, Ontario	Snipers in Canada? Maybe try the Canadian Forces, I'm sure they have snipers but I don't think they are allowed to sell personnel. Read FAQ, get av'd, don't try importing yourself, airsoft is expensive in Canada, cheap ting no good and good ting no cheap. /thread __________________

September 18th, 2010, 14:25	#7
Mr Haezelnut Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010	Ok, if anyone has any sites I can visit please post! ( And yes, $200 is a possibility if its in canada.)

September 18th, 2010, 15:01	#8
HKGhost Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, ON	If you're 18+, meet up with a verifier to get aged verified. After doing this, you will have access to the classified on this site. There you might find some cheap sniper rifle but they're not in the $50-100 range. More like $250+ and that's for a POS. Decent ones start around $350+ and good ones start around $700+. Good luck. __________________ Please email me as I'm not on ASC too often. Custom Build \| Upgrades \| Repairs \| Maintenance Contact: ghostgunwork@gmail.com / Private Message

September 18th, 2010, 15:11	#9
Mr Haezelnut Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010	POS? Sorry, again, I'm a noob.

September 18th, 2010, 17:15	#12
SniperSam Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Edmonton, AB	Indeed, being a sniper is expensive in both countries, if you want to perform well. I bought a TM VSR 10 back in the states for about 150$, then spent about twice that upgrading it, and then I sold it for a good 300$. And a good pointer, do NOT try to smuggle in airsoft guns __________________ Proud Member of the Strelok society Whoa guy with the thumb rings, save some pussy for the rest of us Welcome to Bed Bath and Beyoncé, if you find anything you like, put a ring on it. What idiot called them Black Bears instead of African Abearicans

September 18th, 2010, 17:25	#13
VooDooPeteK Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Thorold, Ont	Keep in mind he mentioned that he is playing with walmart grade guns right now so almost anyting he pics up will seem like an improvement __________________ http://www.gorillaairsoftradio.com/ Great Airsoft Podcast Gun tech work, Parts, Upgrades and anything else you might need http://www.fortythievesmcnation.com/ Support your local 1%er

September 18th, 2010, 17:45	#15
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	lol I love these threads Okay, never start out sniping in airsoft, believe me it's nothing close to what you think it could possibly be. Your going to want to start off with a regular automatic electric gun, the cheapest and generally well regarded as a decent cheap starter is the kraken AK, and those are usually around 200$ You COULD play airsoft with a cheap clearsoft POS from walmart, but for 80$ you can't fix it, can't upgrade it, you have to buy a new one if it breaks, and the performance is just so far below what you'll find on the field, it's WELL worth it to spend the 200$ on the kraken. By all means you can try using a walmart gun on a field, we're just telling you there's a very high chance your not going to have fun

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