Using the sniper paintball guns and being the sniper can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of the paintball games. Sneaking around and ambushing your target can be loads of fun. The main goal of the sniper is to make the shot without being seen. Keep in mind you will need to take advantage of some of the accessories and gear that is available from most of your paintball suppliers. The ability to move around without making noise is very important. Depending on the game scenario, you may have to be stationary for some time and take shots from quite a distance.

Being able to blend with your surroundings is one of the things that will keep you from being seen. The slightest movement can and will give your position away. The ability to be still and hold yourself without movement is something that will take a lot of practice; lots of practice. If your team is using communication equipment, try using the ones that fit inside your ear. This helps to avoid the other teams hearing your transmissions from a team mate. Camouflage of your clothes and paintball sniper marker is important.

A sniper barrel is a must. Most of the sniper barrels are 12 to 14 or even 16 inches. The Tippmann .68 Caliber 22 Inch Super Barrel is great for the sniper scenario games.  The sniper barrels allow the paintballs to exit the end of the barrel with only a slight whooshing sound. This effect is to be very low and hopefully not heard even at close distance. Only the paint on your opponents vest should be detected, not you the sniper. The sniper gun should be lightweight. This will help in being able to move quietly and for holding for a long time.  Maker sure the the rules and the game scenario that is being played.  Will this game allow for such accessories and gear as the hand grenades or the landmines?  You will need to make sure of the rules of each game.  This is very important if you are playing a new team for the first time. 

Eventually, the sniper will be spotted and taken out of the game. It never hurts to try and figure out how and why you was spotted. Did you do anything to give away your position? Something as slight as an arm or leg movement may have given you away. Was there anything you would like to do different next time? What could you do or use to make yourself a little bit quieter?  Was there something as simple as a elbow pad that might have made you a little more comfortable? Would a different position have worked better with your clothing? All simple things to think of that will make you a better sniper.