I’m looking at getting a decent beginner rifle but I’m stuck between two rifles, the WELL L96 and the Matrix AW338. The only reason I’m stuck between these two is because I can’t find a gas powered rifle for less then $200 (open to suggestions if I haven’t found something with those specs). I like how easily customizable this platform is, along with how clean the look is, but my problem is I don’t want a spring powered rifle. The Matrix doesn’t specify and the WELL says it’s “high power spring”. I need some experienced insight on this please. And I know some people will say that the WELL doesn’t last longer than a year but I’ll probably upgrade before then so I just need it for a year.
Choosing between two Bolt Action Rifles
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You should never get a sniper as your first airsoft gun. You're looking at $300 in upgrades before you've got anything that can outrange your average AEG and which will be useless if anyone gets within 100 feet of you.
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This is pretty accurate, and you really don't want a gas rifle as your first gun either. Really there aren't many if any gas sniper rifles worth the effort it would take to maybe get it to shoot as well as a spring one. The WELL sniper rifles are the most popular ones we sell in our store and have parts readily available.
Fair enough. Suggestions on a decent rifle in my original price range?
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We recommend starting with the base MB01 from WELL, which is in your range, but in order to out range an AEG you are still going to have to put at least $100 in upgrades into it. And could spend up to $600 in upgrades if you put the best of each part in. But you can get it shooting amazingly for $200-$300
https://www.eastcoastairsoft.net/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=MB01
https://www.eastcoastairsoft.net/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=MB01
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Like Jeranhound said, you'd be pretty hard pressed to get a decent sniper for $200 or less that out-ranges the standard AEG.
If it's your first airsoft gun ever, I'd recommend some type of AEG. AEG's are pretty easy to use and you'll get into some decent action on the field. That said, the gearboxes can be a pain to take apart should they need fixing, only one of my AEGs has ever needed fixing. If you are interested in AEGs I'd recommend getting a JG G36C $125-ish new (because that was my first decent gun). I've still got my first G36 and it's been running like a champ for years. I've since moved on to other rifles/play styles, but the G36 was perfect to just get out and sling some plastic. I've seen tons of used ones for cheap. I've heard good things about JG for players who are just starting out. pick a gun model you like and see if JG makes one...
I've got a UTG (a re-brand of WELL if I'm not mistaken) L96 that I've tinkered with a TON and it's got some decent range/accuracy, but not much better than an AEG and I certainly wouldn't have been able to make the modifications I have made back when I first started playing airsoft. I wouldn't have know what I was changing or why. Oh, and back before I got my L96, I thought that these guys posting up that upgrades would cost "$300-600" were insane that they were probably talking about super-pro upgrades, but no, really, they know what they're talking about... Trust me... That said, in the future should you decide to get a sniper, I'd be with you on going the L96 route. I've put a lot of time into eliminate barrel wobble and the L96 has a great frame to aid that effort.
Post us a picture of whatever you get! It's always nice to see people's first guns! Take care!
If it's your first airsoft gun ever, I'd recommend some type of AEG. AEG's are pretty easy to use and you'll get into some decent action on the field. That said, the gearboxes can be a pain to take apart should they need fixing, only one of my AEGs has ever needed fixing. If you are interested in AEGs I'd recommend getting a JG G36C $125-ish new (because that was my first decent gun). I've still got my first G36 and it's been running like a champ for years. I've since moved on to other rifles/play styles, but the G36 was perfect to just get out and sling some plastic. I've seen tons of used ones for cheap. I've heard good things about JG for players who are just starting out. pick a gun model you like and see if JG makes one...
I've got a UTG (a re-brand of WELL if I'm not mistaken) L96 that I've tinkered with a TON and it's got some decent range/accuracy, but not much better than an AEG and I certainly wouldn't have been able to make the modifications I have made back when I first started playing airsoft. I wouldn't have know what I was changing or why. Oh, and back before I got my L96, I thought that these guys posting up that upgrades would cost "$300-600" were insane that they were probably talking about super-pro upgrades, but no, really, they know what they're talking about... Trust me... That said, in the future should you decide to get a sniper, I'd be with you on going the L96 route. I've put a lot of time into eliminate barrel wobble and the L96 has a great frame to aid that effort.
Post us a picture of whatever you get! It's always nice to see people's first guns! Take care!
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