I'm sure there's a million reason's not to post this because I've read a ton knocking the theory of the "PAINTBALL SNIPER". I for one do not use the lone wolf tactics by choice because I believe they only apply to certain rare conditions that allow for "sniper" style attacks on unsuspecting opponents. But I came across the very rare conditions that gave me the ability to be The Elusive Paintball Sniper ...lol...
I attended the Tippmann World Challenge last week. During an attack near the village, I was cut off from my team when a tank came our way. I had to retreat to the cover of the "Water Snake Swamp" for an extended period of time. I squatted real low in the VERY tall brush of the now dry swamp observing a ton of red guys (enemy). They were all over. So instead of going toe to toe with one hundred guys, I tried "sniper " tactics.
I had to laugh, because I was doing to these guys what I swore I wouldn't ever get involved in during countless posts on the subject. But I'll be damned -- it worked !!! - Providing I was very careful that is. I positioned myself in a very dense area of cover, and used a partial clearing to let off SINGLE shots at 4 separate guys over 15-20 minutes. I only took shots at ranges that I knew were where my red dot was hitting dead on, just to ensure the kill was achievable. I even took my hopper off to lower my profile, feeding balls into my E Tac by hand.
But as all good things must come to an end, I was taken out buy a "Counter Sniper" team of 5 guys who stalked me from a flanking position. Just as I was placing my Halo B back onto my marker, they spotted me and it was lights out.
So as for "sniping" -- I'd say its more of a tactic that is very limited to the environment and the type of game. The scenario that TWC presented on THAT day allowed for this, and I ran with the ball. It was real fun, but I'll stick to being a TEAM player if given a choice.
HLD...
I attended the Tippmann World Challenge last week. During an attack near the village, I was cut off from my team when a tank came our way. I had to retreat to the cover of the "Water Snake Swamp" for an extended period of time. I squatted real low in the VERY tall brush of the now dry swamp observing a ton of red guys (enemy). They were all over. So instead of going toe to toe with one hundred guys, I tried "sniper " tactics.
I had to laugh, because I was doing to these guys what I swore I wouldn't ever get involved in during countless posts on the subject. But I'll be damned -- it worked !!! - Providing I was very careful that is. I positioned myself in a very dense area of cover, and used a partial clearing to let off SINGLE shots at 4 separate guys over 15-20 minutes. I only took shots at ranges that I knew were where my red dot was hitting dead on, just to ensure the kill was achievable. I even took my hopper off to lower my profile, feeding balls into my E Tac by hand.
But as all good things must come to an end, I was taken out buy a "Counter Sniper" team of 5 guys who stalked me from a flanking position. Just as I was placing my Halo B back onto my marker, they spotted me and it was lights out.
So as for "sniping" -- I'd say its more of a tactic that is very limited to the environment and the type of game. The scenario that TWC presented on THAT day allowed for this, and I ran with the ball. It was real fun, but I'll stick to being a TEAM player if given a choice.
HLD...
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