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The choices can be overwhelming for a paintball beginner.. So, to simplify, there are two main game types: recreational and speedball. You need to know about these to decide the sort of player you want to be and, therefore, what paintball gun features you will need.

Recreational

Recreational markers are used to play paintball games over a large area, often woods or fields. Scenario paintball is played in an area made to replicate a chosen landscape. Woodsball, as the name suggests, is played in a wooded area. Tactical paintball is a strategic game with a variety of rules.

Sniper paintball guns are for recreational players to shoot accurately over long distances. They often have long barrels that can cause the paintball to spin, thus increasing its distance.

Speedball

Speedball paintball guns are used in more confined areas, often utilising bunkers and obstacles. These games are of shorter duration as the players are within close proximity of each other. Camouflage, therefore, isn’t a consideration, so the markers are more visual and come in a wide variety of colours and designs.

X Ball is a type of speedball game for which any standard speedball paintball gun will suffice.

Recreational and speedball markers have the same internal mechanism; the differences are external only. Recreational guns are generally camouflaged or darker in colours. They often resemble real guns; some have been designed to replicate guns from historic battles. Speedball guns are lighter, smaller and more colourful.

You need a paintball gun that fits the sort of player you are e.g. front, cover or sniper. A front player needs a light, easy to handle gun. A cover player needs a big hopper and air supply. A sniper may need a longer barrel with a scope.

Markers can range in price from $50 to over $1000 depending on quality and features. You don’t need to spend too much money on your first paintball gun. You can upgrade it as and when you need to without difficulty. Try renting or borrowing a range of markers before you make a purchase to find one that is suitable for you and feels right. You should expect to pay around $200 for a gun that will give sufficient performance for a beginner’s needs.

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Sniper paintball guns are used by recreational players who want a gun that shoots accurately over a long distance. Recreational games are played over large areas including woods and fields.; they have several variants.

Scenario paintball is played in an area which replicates a chosen landscape.

Tactical paintball has a variety of rules and rewards strategic play.

Woodsball paintball is played in a wooded area.

So, what are the features of a sniper marker?

Recreational guns, including sniper paintball guns, have similar internal operations. They are generally dark in colour or camouflaged. They are often designed to look like real guns. They are bigger and heavier than guns used in speedball games.

Sniper paintball guns often have longer barrels than other gun types. To increase the firing distance, some barrels have a texture that causes the paintball to spin. Most barrels have rails on top of them. This allows you to fit a scope so you can have your target in a more precise line of sight. This is ideal for a sniper player covering a long distance.You can also fit a red dot laser light to the rail to add to the realism of the scenario.

Sniper paintball guns should have an adjustable stock allowing them to fit against your shoulder comfortably. The adjustable stock will enable it to be moved into the right position for you. The sniper gun is big and heavy, so it also needs a comfortable grip. Many guns have a pistol grip rather than fit your hand like a rifle. You need to choose a grip that feels right for you.

Sniper paintball guns don’t need big hoppers/loaders or a large air supply. Some players enjoy the classic pump action markers that need to be re-cocked after each shot. Other sniper markers are either fully or semi-automatic enabling you to take repeated multiple shots at your target. Some guns have a ramping feature that switches the gun from one setting to another depending on how you pull the trigger.

Some cartridges can hold 100 paintballs, others may only hold 20 rounds. You need to reload less often with a cartridge that holds a lot of ammo making your reaction time quicker.

One of the most exciting positions in the paintball game is that of the sniper. Game strategies vary with each opponent and their positioning. Good sniper paintball guns make a great difference to a player’s success. Paintball supplies on the market allow you to upgrade any standard paintball marker into a sniper rifle, which is a good way of keeping the costs down.

 



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It is difficult to write a definitive set of paintball rules. There are many different branches of the sport and many different levels. Paintball can be played at a recreational level for a bit of fun with like-minded friends. Alternatively it can be on a more formal footing at commercial fields, or professional play at tournament level. There are the recreational options of woodsball, scenario and tactical paintball or the speedball option. However, underscoring all of these is the basic concept of the game and some established common features.

Paintball rules dictate that there are two teams, divided equally. A team generally has between five to ten players, one of whom may be captain. One person is chosen as a referee. The referee oversees the game, controls the time and scoring, mediates between players and ensures the agreed rules are being followed. His decision is final and unarguable.

Each team is set out onto either side of a “field”; a space with predetermined boundaries and      obstacles ,depending on the type of game being played. The overall objective is for a team to reach the other side of the field to capture the flag. Most games run for an average of 45 minutes. The referee starts, and ends the game with a whistle at a prearranged time.

Paintball rules specify that whichever team is first to capture the flag is the winner.Should time run out before the flag is captured, the team with the most players remaining wins. Alternatively, a point system game may be played, with different scores for different achievements.

A player is eliminated if he is hit by a paintball, from either team, and it breaks on him or any part of his gear. If a paintball strikes a player without breaking, or if it first strikes a foreign object, such as a tree, and subsequently splatters the player, the player remains in the game. When a player has been marked, he must call “OUT”, hold the gun over his head and leave the field immediately. The player must not return to the field for the duration of the game. The referee can pause the game at any point for a “paint check” to clear up any uncertainties.During pause of play all players must remain in their positions.

Paintball rules stipulate that only one player can guard the flag at any time. Players are not allowed to pick up barricades and move behind them, nor use mobile shields such as eliminated players leaving the field. All players must understand where the boundaries are. A player is eliminated if he moves outside the boundary and shots fired from beyond the boundaries do not count.

Many paintball rules are concerned with safety. Paintball is a non-contact sport and physical interaction is not permitted. It is forbidden to fire at an eliminated player leaving the field, or at any player holding the gun above his head. It is also against the rules to shoot from a distance of under 5 meters. A paintball can travel at up to 300 feet per second and can cause serious injury if fired at close range. Players should keep a distance of 5 meters between them throughout the game. It is advisable to wear protective goggles or a mask at all times during the game. Likewise, long pants and sleeves, at the very least, should be worn for added protection during play.

There are a wide variety of paintball rules depending on the type of game or level at which you are playing. Some rules have been established to keep the game moving and prevent conflict; others to increase the safety of the players. Whatever variation of rules you are playing to, it’s important that all the team players are in accord before the start of each game for maximum enjoyment and safety.

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