Versatile sniper kit, any suggestions? (Almost done, working on camo atm)

[Skara]

be careful with the holster, cant speak for the warrior model but I've had issues previously with non specific holsters hitting the mag release on the 4.3, recommend you look at serpa's (or clones) for a 1911, very easy to mod for the hi-caps & is rock solid in use.

I have the choice of either the WAS or genuine IMI defence ones. Once I have the pistol I will try both and decide which one to buy

cheers for the heads up mate

actually cytac seems to make a dedicated hi-capa holster for around €30, I'll see if I can find one here.

 

[Skara]

Just an idea of the rifle wrap.

The scrim in the background is supposed to be Italian vegetata ?

And the MRDS is for memes

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[Skara]

Alright, the hi-capa I saw costs €180, I can get a genuine TM mk23 for the same price ?

At this point, f*ck the hi-capa.

Stti mk23 and Ares CCR it is then.

Designing a way to carry the thing -.-

Armpit holster on the left for the mk23 for sure, and maybe some sort of retention on the right side with some kydex/Velcro..

Won't be pretty but at least I have something to fight back in those "I'm in deep sheeeeet" moments.

Actually, a teammate is selling his arp 9 for around €200 with a drum mag and a stick one. Gun's been used like twice.. Considering it instead of the ccr 

 

[Skara]

Choice has come down to:

ARP 9 (used, 1x stick high cap and 1x drum), €180

Ares M4 CCR (new) €150

JG P90 (new) €135

This is what's available at my local shop.

Which one should I go for?

I will try to dampen the sound anyway following this guide https://www.airsoftsniperforum.com/43-longrange-aegs/55923-how-make-quietest-aeg-ever.html#/topics/55923

 

[Immortal]

The ARP is loud as hell and a great shooter out the box IMHO. The hicap sticks are rubbish but the drum is spot on. Downside is the drum makes it bulky to sling but no issue to handle. The range is very good, enough to pick off sniper/DMR players (which is handy and fun).

No idea on the other two in your list.

The ROF of the ARP is high, you could make it quieter or just enjoy the noise as you mow down targets with laser beams. lol :lol:

 

[Skara]

CCR has the same exact gearbox as my other 2 guns (yep, I'm an Ares Amoeba fanboi).. I know nothing about the p90..

I will probably follow your advice and go for the ARP, just because it's not the average AR and a third Amoeba would be redundant and boring.

Plus I know for a fact it's been used only twice, and that if I were to buy it new I'd spend at least €230 for the gun and another €80 for the drum..

I just hope to still find it when I collect the freaking rent.

It'll delay my purchase plan by a lot, but hey, it's a fun loadout, I can take my time to complete it

 

[Immortal]

How's the ARP?

 

[Skara]

How's the ARP?

It's one snappy boi.

Will properly test it tomorrow, along with this loadout

 

[Skara]

How's the ARP?

Sorry in advance for the double quote, for some reason mentioning does funny stuff on mobile.

Anyway, snappy boi is also fast boi.

The RoF is stupid fast, dumped a whole drum in literally 3 games..

Spring is rattling when the gun cycles, it may have been cut down to decrease the fps.. Also the hop up isn't aligned, as the bbs violently steer to the left after 20m..

Nothing major though, hop is easily fixed by a home made flat nub and a modded g&g green bucking.

For the spring I'll need a chrono to test the dozens of springs I have in my spare parts drawer..

 

[Skara]

Small update on the whole kit, based on today's experience:

The sling + retention system I created from a one point sling doesn't really work, the shoulder piece is 100% fine, length is spot on for the arp, and even with the stock extended it doesn't get in the way.

The retention piece on the belt, on the other hand, was pretty much useless -.-

I will be discussing that in the other thread I made.

Ghillies are HOT, as in they make you sweat more than holding a fart next to the crush of your life. Not really suited to my play style. So I am gonna use it from time to time, while keeping the hat on, but it lost its permanent spot in my kit.

Although the arp sling is now handled, I still find it difficult to effectively sling my striker.

I will be tinkering with my gear a bit more, until I find a somewhat better way to sling it.

Everything else is spot on, backpack and belt are awesome, and the loadout is very versatile and mobile.

 

[Immortal]

Just regarding heat, more layers of material the hotter. The head is the place that heat escapes the most and I find it's the hat that is the cause of the over heating (assuming it's not a hot day or from running).

I've been playing in a thin german parka (+ tshirt) with a hood instead of a hat. It's been much cooler than when I wear a cap or bush hat. That's also using a scrim hood over the top of the parka instead of having it on a hat (which must make the hat warm like a thermal winter hat?). The hood's more airy and loose which helps heat escape. IMHO

LOL It's a bugger trying to carry two primaries. Twice as hard if wearing a ghillie of sorts! I find t's easier to drop one and draw the other rather than swapping round. Even if I have to come back and retrieve the rifle I've dropped (but I won't move far from it!!!)

 

[Skara]

AIM BECK!

Stupidity apart.

I'm back at the "drawing board" for my sniper loadout.

A couple of things have changed in my tiny dented brain:

-Gave up on carrying 2 rifles, it's just too much hassle, now i have a mk23 so the "oh shit they're too close" part is covered...ish;

-Scrapped the ghillie, tested it a couple of times and it didn't really work, atm I have 2 choices, first is to start again from scratch, second option is to buy a leaf suit top from somewhere and craft it to look like a proper ghillie. The "head and shoulders only" idea remains though, I don't want to get snagged on a branch every 2 steps. It will have a hood, made of netting in case of a ghillie to keep me cool

-Sidearm on my hip is a no go. Gets in the way when leaning on one side and I'm more focused on not smashing it than on what happens around me. Currently modifying an old universal holster I had to be used as an armpit holster.

-Still undecided on the bearing kit, I have 3 belts and a chest rig to choose from. I don't have much gear to sling around, just an extra mag for the striker, extra mk23 mag, speedloader (I use 0.30s on both guns anyway, no need for 2 speedloaders and 2 different bags of bbs), bag of bbs, gas, water, radio, pruning scissors or whatever they're called, small knife, first aid kit, car keys, phone if I feel the Instagram vibes.

My striker mag fits perfectly into an Invader Gear radio pouch, pistol mag + speedloader go into a Condor double pistol pouch for now until I find a decent pistol mag pouch with good retention, bb bag can go into one of my pants pockets, water, gas and radio are all stored in a small pack.

Will update again with my dumb ideas

 

[Immortal]

-Gave up on carrying 2 rifles, it's just too much hassle, now i have a mk23 so the "oh shit they're too close" part is covered...ish;

It is awkward, depends on what your carrying.

-Scrapped the ghillie, tested it a couple of times and it didn't really work, atm I have 2 choices, first is to start again from scratch, second option is to buy a leaf suit top from somewhere and craft it to look like a proper ghillie. The "head and shoulders only" idea remains though, I don't want to get snagged on a branch every 2 steps. It will have a hood, made of netting in case of a ghillie to keep me cool

A lot of it is how you move and where you decide to plot up but obviously a green suit sitting on a rock may stand out regardless. lol :lol:

-Sidearm on my hip is a no go. Gets in the way when leaning on one side and I'm more focused on not smashing it than on what happens around me. Currently modifying an old universal holster I had to be used as an armpit holster.

I use an under arm holster, other side has two under arm pistol mag pouches. Belt has two horizontal pistol pouches moved towards the back of hips. These carry speedloader, extra pistol mag and two sniper mags. Anything else just goes in pockets. Occasional closeable dump pouch at rear if carrying extras or snacks .

-Still undecided on the bearing kit, I have 3 belts and a chest rig to choose from. I don't have much gear to sling around, just an extra mag for the striker, extra mk23 mag, speedloader (I use 0.30s on both guns anyway, no need for 2 speedloaders and 2 different bags of bbs), bag of bbs, gas, water, radio, pruning scissors or whatever they're called, small knife, first aid kit, car keys, phone if I feel the Instagram vibes.

My striker mag fits perfectly into an Invader Gear radio pouch, pistol mag + speedloader go into a Condor double pistol pouch for now until I find a decent pistol mag pouch with good retention, bb bag can go into one of my pants pockets, water, gas and radio are all stored in a small pack.

Will update again with my dumb ideas

Nothings dumb, just experimental. ?

 

[Skara]

So, this morning I went to a cqb field because it was raining and we had a great day, we were only 6 and had a lot of fun.

But that's not the point.

One of the guys showed up with an old Italian army poncho, it doesn't have a hood and it's made of canvas.

What if I take my old one, remove the front part and turn it into a ghillie?

 

[DopeYourScope]

if you're still looking for a cobra hood style ghillie then I recommend the ATAKA EU hood sold on Skirmshop NL or from ATAKA themself, it's a tad pricey at ~£100  however 10 minutes of adding some natural foliage has it working awesome.View attachment 49894View attachment 49893

 

[Immortal]

So, this morning I went to a cqb field because it was raining and we had a great day, we were only 6 and had a lot of fun.

But that's not the point.

One of the guys showed up with an old Italian army poncho, it doesn't have a hood and it's made of canvas.

What if I take my old one, remove the front part and turn it into a ghillie?

One way to find out. Dooooo it! One of the things I like about this sort of thing is the experimenting.

 

[Skara]

if you're still looking for a cobra hood style ghillie then I recommend the ATAKA EU hood sold on Skirmshop NL or from ATAKA themself, it's a tad pricey at ~£100  however 10 minutes of adding some natural foliage has it working awesome.

My local shop has one in Pencott Greenzone for €120, but I still can't justify the price.

If I decide to seriously get into sniping I will consider it, but as of now I'm trying to save some money so that I can fix/upgrade what I have..

One way to find out. Dooooo it! One of the things I like about this sort of thing is the experimenting.

Exactly, I'm gonna pick up some netting tomorrow and see what happens, even though I forgot the poncho at my parents -.-

 

[Solly4568]

Gave up on carrying 2 rifles, it's just too much hassle, now i have a mk23 so the "oh shit they're too close" part is covered...ish;

If you change your mind I run an Ares M45 s alongside my Striker and with the stock folded in I barely even notice it on my hip. It allows me to push in hard or hang back and pick them off and I am sure that if you were determined you would be able to sling it in such a way that you could carry it under your arm pit

Hope this helps 

Solly

 

[Lozart]

My local shop has one in Pencott Greenzone for €120, but I still can't justify the price.

If I decide to seriously get into sniping I will consider it, but as of now I'm trying to save some money so that I can fix/upgrade what I have..

I bought a cobra hood from AliExpress along with a bundle of twine and then some sneaky leaves from Skirmshop. All in WAY less than 120 Eur.

 

[Skara]

If you change your mind I run an Ares M45 s alongside my Striker and with the stock folded in I barely even notice it on my hip. It allows me to push in hard or hang back and pick them off and I am sure that if you were determined you would be able to sling it in such a way that you could carry it under your arm pit

Hope this helps 

Solly

I've done something similar with my arp9 and even tried the Ares CCR, they just didn't work for me. Also no point in being all sneaky and shit when you end up using an AEG (unless you have a REALLY quiet AEG).

I bought a cobra hood from AliExpress along with a bundle of twine and then some sneaky leaves from Skirmshop. All in WAY less than 120 Eur.

I have just ordered a 6m x 0.5m badminton net, gives me plenty of room to experiment.

At this point I may even not use anything as a base, just the netting for maximum ventilation and to make the whole thing more flexible:

My base will be the camo I'll be wearing and light will actually remove any dark spots that will otherwise occur, especially around the head.

If you think about it, when using a fabric hood as a base, light won't go through it, and while it can be good for you in the sense that there is no weird light ray shining right in your eyes, it will also create a literal black hole on your face, making yourself way more visible than you think. It's all still in concept stage, will figure something out tomorrow as soon as I get the netting.

Meanwhile I've managed to move my sidearm from my hip to my left armpit. The holster still needs to be better secured (need thicker zip ties) and requires some modification to hold the mk23 so that I do not randomly lose it when running. But it's getting there.

Will post a picture tomorrow.

Will also need a lot more paracord and an old bicycle inner tube to cut rings from (they make nice and cheap elastic bands to attach natural vegetation to).

Will craft a gun wrap too, nothing fancy, just a loooong strip of camo fabric (from an old pair of trousers) with some burlap, camo strips and elastic bands tied to it.

If the netting turns out to not be strong enough, I will use my poncho as a structure.