Tanaka M700 AICS

[[Tool]of[God]-1 Shot]

I'm looking into playing the Sniper position starting up here soon, and was wondering what weapon choice would be ideal?

I've read up on the M700, and it seems to be a pretty well rounded gun.
The PCS bolt was a plus, as it might allow me to dial down fps limits for some games.

What are your folks' opinion on the M700, or any other sniper rifles that I should take into consideration?
I'll be looking into any suggestions/different rifles you all suggest.
Also, spring choices are fine too.
From some people that i've talked to though, spring rifles seem to need to have a few hundred dollars dropped into them to make them shoot at a good fps.
Also, the bolt cycling on a gas just seems to me that it would be much easier than on a spring.

Who knows, maybe i'm just naive!

Any help is welcome!
Thanks!
-Tool

[Vince]

Gas rifles don't use a spring (at least not for propulsion).

[busta_cap]

Gas rifles need upgrades too.
 Especially the Tanakas.
Be ready to drop a grand, atleast, to make your tanaka rock.
But when it does, It will be better than any spring rifle, for damn sure.
 I have a Tanaka M40a1. With every upgrade You can get for it, and some you cant cause they arent made anymore.

[[Tool]of[God]-1 Shot]

I'm aware of that, Vince, did the wording of my sentences make it seem that I didn't?
Sorry if it did, thanks for the input though.

Busta, what type of upgrades would I be looking at?
From most reviews that i've read, most stock tanaka rifles shoot pretty hot.
At, or around ~375 at least, for what most people have said.
I'm not looking at getting 600+ fps, more than likely around 500 max.
So I believe i'd be looking at a stock Tanaka rifle, using green gas, and possibly reinforced valves or something to shoot at ~450 I suppose.
Putting a grand into a gun would have it just about into maim'ing mode, wouldn't it?  :lol:  

Thanks for the help so far,
-Tool

[Vince]

You said "spring choices" but now I take that to mean, like, spring rifles, I thought you meant upgrade springs.

Sorry.


$1000 a maimer does not make. Money doesn't increase the velocity, it increases the consistency and the reliability. To a point, at least.

[busta_cap]

Exactly wat vince said...You need better hop ups, metal housings for shit, more accurate barrel. etc etc. Making your shots more precise and consistant.

[[Tool]of[God]-1 Shot]

Ah, ok, gotcha.

So basically both Gas and Spring would need a little more money dropped into them to get them to peak performance?

What are your stats on the M40a1? Does it shoot to hot for AA?
If not, what kind of groupings do you get at 50', 100', ect, if you have them.

A stock Tanaka m700 though, would that be allright to start with?
I just need a reliable sniper rifle, with upgrade compatability, to start me off with until I could get cash to upgrade it.

[busta_cap]

If you want a reliable, accurate stock sniper rifle, get a CA M24.

Stats? changing gasses and adjusting the pcs, i can make it shoot from 350 all the way up to 1200 would be my guess..ive shot a .43 thru 4 or 5 beer bottles before..So hows that for ya? Groupings? not sure..But I can hit whatever I am aiming at..Ive hit trash cans from about 75yds away with ease...Neighbors didn't like that much tho..heh..

[[Tool]of[God]-1 Shot]

Wow, that's some serious power.

For a Tanaka M700 AICS that shoots accurate(meaning can hit a human body) for about 230-250', how much cash do you think I would be looking at?
I didn't include FPS limitations, because the PCS bolt should allow for lowering the velocity to wherever I need it.
Just need a look-see at what I might expect to pay for an accuract rifle such as that.

Thanks for all the info so far.

[gixser13]

Looks like there will be another sniper rilfe for sale soon

[alamaan000]

A firend of mine just bought a Tanaka M700 AICS.  He runs Propane through it (using the airsoft adapter for the propane can).  It seems to be shooting between 550-650, its pretty hard to tell.  I do know that it shots through 4-5 soda cans with ease.  Its getting around 150+ yards with ease.

[busta_cap]

Alot of people get into the sniping role, very few..Id seriously say 3% if less, actually keep their gun and use it regularly in a true sniper form...Takes alot of patience and time..and if you really want to be a sniper..be ready to throw down a week or two of work for a ghillie skin or suit..im workin on one as we speak its not that hard, just extremely time consuming.

[Vince]

Its getting around 150+ yards with ease.

That's 450 feet.

I don't know about that.

[Firehead]

I had the chance to fire a stock Tanaka M700 AICS in Prescott. With the hopup adjusted, the scope sighted in, you can easily hit targets between 200, and 250 feet. I was able to hit an empty case for beer at approximately that range with ease.

[alamaan000]

Its getting around 150+ yards with ease.

That's 450 feet.

I don't know about that.

Shoot one yourself you'll understand then.  Kinda like what Firehead just stated.