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Tippmann paintball guns have been a known, popular and reliable brand for a long time.  They produce an entire line of paintball gear but are most known for their tactical paintball markers.  These include the Custom 98, Tippmann A5, X7 and recently released X7 Phenom.  This company is also the makers of the US Army Series that include the Tippmann Alpha Black, Project Salvo and currently, the Carver One.  They also have a fantastic .68 caliber paintball pistol called the TPX.

As you can see, a decision about which of these guns are best can be difficult because there’s so much variety.  While Tippmann makes the base marker, several other companys (like RAP4) produce and sell many accessories like barrels, different handguards & buttstocks (to name a few) that you can purchase already installed on the gun you want.  You can buy a gun package like this much cheaper than if you bought the base marker and individual parts separately.  This way, you can buy a Tippmann 98 Sniper paintball gun instead of having to piece it together bit by bit and end up paying more in the long run.

Overall, you really can’t go wrong with any of the Tippmann guns, whether you bought a Tippmann X7 AK47 already put together or built it yourself little by little.  It’s hard to go wrong with a Tippmann because all the important factors that make up a quality paintball marker are there…. durable, sturdy and reliable, good warranty/service, easy to maintain, take apart and clean and tons of available parts, accessories and upgrades.  The best thing about Tippmann paintball guns is they are affordable for just about any budget.  These markers are perfect for any type of woodsball match and great for beginners or advanced players.

When I started playing paintball, my friends and I would assemble in the same stand of woods on an island just outside the city limits. This remote location ensured that our games would go largely undisturbed. I became so familiar with the lay of the land that I found all sorts of tactical advantages. For instance, I knew all the best locations for scouting opponents from a distance. I also knew just where to hide if I suddenly came under attack.

Unfortunately, playing so much paintball in one place made me a bit overconfident. When I joined in a game of speedball - which features man-made obstacles that are equal on both sides of the playing field - I was totally out of my element. I ended up running around with my Tippmann paintball guns blazing; I had no plan, and it wasn’t long before some experienced speedballers wasted me. It just goes to show that you should familiarize yourself with the field of play well in advance.

As a paintball enthusiast and football fan, I like to draw comparisons between my two favorite sports. Although paintball participants need to utilize the skills inherent to many positions on the football field, I believe they are most like a running back. In order to excel at the college level and especially in the NFL, a running back must demonstrate great field vision and the ability to anticipate what comes next. By scanning far down the field, he has a better chance of juking and jiving past tacklers.

Not only that, but the running back always gets more yards if his feet are constantly churning; that ensures that he’ll at least fall forward if he doesn’t actually break a tackle for a big gain. In paintball, the object is much the same. The point is to stay in motion and always keep close tabs on what’s happening in front of you. Pick up your tactical paintball marker and get your head into the game.

The first time I went paintballing I assumed that the guns would be glorified toys, spewing a pathetic amount of paint towards the target. Needless to say, I was in for a surprise the first time I got shot and a welt immediately began to form underneath my shirt. I quickly realized that paintballing wasn’t for the faint of heart, and a wide arsenal of weapons was at my disposal.

As I’ve experimented with a variety of paintball weaponry, paintball machine guns have become my unequivocal favorites. Unlike traditional paintball markers, the machine guns have the capability of unloading over 400 rounds per minute. This type of firepower comes in handy in games where you are outnumbered or have to defend a post.

When it comes to paintball war games, strategy is king. All players have access to the same selection of guns and equipment; the cerebral aspects of the game set the elite players apart. One of keys to planning for a paintball match is positioning your men according to the weaponry they are carrying.

For a good formula, look to old military strategies that were employed when two opposing armies used to meet head-to-head on the battlefield. Typically it was the foot soldiers wielding small arms that were in the front ranks. Your heavy and long-range artillery, such as paintball grenade launchers, should be positioned in the rear, as they will be protected and still have the range necessary to attack.

While being shot with paintball markers tend to sting, provided the area of impact is protected, the sensation will soon fade. However, if you’re shot with a paintball in an unprotected area, the result of the impact can leave a nasty welt or cause other damage.  During gameplay, it’s most important to cover your face with a paintball mask.  This is important to protect the eyes most of all, but also the skin around the face is more sensitive and there are places that if shot at close range can leave permanent marks.

It’s also a good idea to protect the rest of your body with heavy clothing like a vest or sturdy jacket and pants with tight woven fabric. For men, it’s a good idea to wear a cup, just as you would in baseball. When you wear the proper protective equipment, you might even find yourself a bit more daring during the game.

I’ve been organizing a local paintball club for the past few years in my hometown. The club is split into two rival teams, which meet once a week to participate in paramilitary simulations. The two factions remain relatively “hostile” even away from the field of battle. It’s all in good fun, but we make sure not to leak valuable tactical information to the opposing side.

It struck me not long ago that I’ve been spending so much time drawing up detailed strategies that I’ve neglected my equipment. It’s crucial to have an array of non-lethal weaponry at one’s disposal, so I updated my cache with a pair of paintball pistols. Rifles are great for long-range sniping scenarios, but pistols provide an added element of surprise. The other team never saw it coming, and I returned to the drawing board to determine the next week’s plan of attack.

If you have been paintballing for years, you probably know exactly what you are looking for when you are shopping for paintball guns. For newbies, however, the wide range of markers available can make the buying experience rather daunting. When purchasing a new paintball gun, there are a few specifications to always consider.

One of the most important things is the muzzle velocity. Most paintball guns are around 300 feet per second; too much lower, and your gun won’t be up to snuff; any higher, and the marker may be dangerous. It is always advisable to go with a reputable manufacturer as well, such as Spyder or Angel.

Last weekend, my friends and I got together for what can only be described as a paintball war. Our typical battles last a few hours, but this encounter was epic. We started at 8am on Saturday morning, and after a short hiatus for the evening, didn’t finish until after noon the next day.

Each side had over 50 players, and in the end, I am happy to say, my team prevailed. Strategy was definitely the determining factor, as each team was equally skilled. We used a combination of guerilla warfare with strategically placed sharpshooters armed with sniper paintball rifle weaponry in lofty perches.

I’m very impressed with the collection of sniper paintball guns on your website, but I’m new to paintball.  I was a sniper for the police department from 1984 - 1997; retired but now I just want to have fun.  The T68 is a great looking rifle but how well does it react?  What’s the distance I can get with a calm day?

The T68 models are some of the most realistic military replica paintball markers on the market right now; there are many snipers in this line as well. The T68 is magazine fed and also has an option called the ‘SplitFire’ that offers both magazine and hopper feed.  They also offer the option of a ‘Flexi-air’ buttstock system; this allows you to carry the gun’s air tank inside the buttstock, making your tactical marker look that much more realistic.  One thing you should realize about paintball markers…. most paintball guns start losing accuracy after 250-300 ft. - no matter what gun you’re using. You can turn the velocity up on most guns and this helps you get a bit farther; you may also get a bit farther with a sniper but beyond this don’t expect to have real precision with a paintball gun.  It’s because you’re shooting a round ball rather than a bullet.  Many of the sniper guns we carry have rifle scopes on them; honestly, the scopes can see much farther than the gun can shoot.  As far as the way a sniper paintball marker ‘reacts’…. there are generally so many variables with the equipment itself - paintballs that are not ‘fresh’, warped, have moisture or react to different environmental temperatures; whether or not the barrel on your gun is rifled, etc.  Since you’re not going to get anywhere near the precision with a paintball sniper gun than you would with a real sniper rifle; most players don’t have much to say about how their gun reacts on a calm day.