Bi or Tri?

J.D.R

Right, I have been reading over some old Sniper Instruction manuals by Firekitten, and she brought up an issue of using Tripods instead of Bipods.

Just wondering if anyone has used Tripods for their airsoft sniper, and wondering how they got on?

Ayrtonf7

I dont think Tripods would be necessary esepecially in Airsoft. You can get a stable enough base with the Bi-pod (not that you really even need that) without having to resort to a more akward and prehaps heavier attachement.

J.D.R

Yeah, but her (well reasoned) argument was that a bi pod often forces you to, in an urban environment, rest the Bi on the window sill, and forcing the Barrel to protrude out the window (which, for those who don't know, is a BIG no no).

Whereas with a tripod you could set up far back in the room in the shadows, and still have a stable shooting platform

Puding

if your moving around a lot tbh you can do with either most airsoft sniper rifiles are light enough yo hold steady

after trying out urban sniping at the last senny even the use of a tripod had crossed my mind as i spent a lot of the time at the back of a room observing another building and after 10+ the arms start to get to you

the problem with a tripod is the size and bulk to be carrying it around in a fast moving environment but i can very much see the advantage of such a system, i have considered trying out a mono pod at some point

Damo 2k9

But when are you ever going to find yourself in a multi storey building with big rooms overlooking a large area when skirmishing in ireland ? :P
Unless like puding said u find yourself playing abroad at a suitable site then go ahead, but i dont see much point in them over here with the type of smkirmish sites tbh

Lemming

Puding wrote: »

the problem with a tripod is the size and bulk to be carrying it around in a fast moving environment but i can very much see the advantage of such a system, i have considered trying out a mono pod at some point

FireKitten's aforementioned tripod compacts into a very small size that can be quite easily - and without effort - slung across your back on a sling or a sachel-esque sort of set up.

Because it's also on a telescopic mount it also means you can adapt some very comfortable (or more comfortable at least) firing positions depending on height of whatever hole you have in front of you; be it a window, or a bolt-hole or what-not.

Ayrtonf7

I can see what you mean by not wanting to stick you barrel out the window. But to be honest I wouldnt be staying in one room for too long on most sites in Ireland as it wouldnt be long before it got cleared :P

If you are planning on staying there for a while, I generally (as I dont use a bipod or tri) use things around be. Chairs, Barrels, Branchs. That kinda stuff.

Since its only to relieve yourself of some well...for lack of a better term...arm pains...Its not going to matter too much wether its secure to the ground, just as long as it keeps the sniper propped up with a bit of control.

J.D.R

Lemming wrote: »

FireKitten's aforementioned tripod compacts into a very small size that can be quite easily - and without effort - slung across your back on a sling or a sachel-esque sort of set up.

Because it's also on a telescopic mount it also means you can adapt some very comfortable (or more comfortable at least) firing positions depending on height of whatever hole you have in front of you; be it a window, or a bolt-hole or what-not.

Any chance you would share what ripod that was? I won't be sticking a Bi-pod on the sniper, cause I do wggree with what she says, that it does restrict movement a bit too much for my likeing, but I wouldn't mind having a look at the tripod.

Spooky-Vinny

realy don't think a tripod is need AT ALL in irish airsoft!
xXx

oeb

J.D.R wrote: »

Any chance you would share what ripod that was? I won't be sticking a Bi-pod on the sniper, cause I do wggree with what she says, that it does restrict movement a bit too much for my likeing, but I wouldn't mind having a look at the tripod.

Been a little while since I read this, but I was under the impression that she just modified a cheapo camera tripod.

Puding

i picked up a cheap camera tripod from argos made a simple rest out of foam and some duck tape to try out the concept when i got back from senny last, you do not need to spend much at all

Lemming

J.D.R wrote: »

Any chance you would share what ripod that was?

oeb wrote: »

Been a little while since I read this, but I was under the impression that she just modified a cheapo camera tripod.

It was a fairly cheap, generic camera tripod of some description - think it might have cost about €30 and she made a custom adjustable clamp with which to hold the rifle

Rycn

Is there quickscoping in airsoft?

Damo 2k9

Rycn wrote: »

Is there quickscoping in airsoft?

Yep, you can run around and do a few 360 no scopes sometimes too

J.D.R

Thanks for all the advice. Know it sounds a bit stupid, but it seemed to make sense in her article (but maybe not so much in Irish venues)

Rycn

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Yep, you can run around and do a few 360 no scopes sometimes too

Nice wan

Ayrtonf7

J.D.R wrote: »

Thanks for all the advice. Know it sounds a bit stupid, but it seemed to make sense in her article (but maybe not so much in Irish venues)

I guess well all just keep a look at for somebody that looks like a photographer but infact is packing a sniper instead of a camera ?

J.D.R

Ayrtonf7 wrote: »

I guess well all just keep a look at for somebody that looks like a photographer but infact is packing a sniper instead of a camera ?

Wait for the flash...