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tjet325 · February 18th, 2008, 22:11

So after a day of researching, I've found only half the answer to my question, and so am posting on the forum as a last resort.

I'm thinking of buying a sniper. The best one I can afford would be the super 9. It has a FPS of 270. The shotgun I own already has an FPS of 330.

So heres my question. In terms of range, which is what snipers are all about, what makes the super 9 better than my shotgun? Shouldn't my FPS of 330 shoot farther than 270? Or is there another factor that effects range? I read in the FAQ that barrel length makes a difference, but does it make such a difference that the Super 9 would shoot considerably farther than the gun I have, or should I just get a scope for my shotgun? (I do realize that the accuracy of the shotgun would be nothing to that of the super 9)
Thanks

February 18th, 2008, 22:11	#1
tjet325 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008	FPS + Missing factor? So after a day of researching, I've found only half the answer to my question, and so am posting on the forum as a last resort. I'm thinking of buying a sniper. The best one I can afford would be the super 9. It has a FPS of 270. The shotgun I own already has an FPS of 330. So heres my question. In terms of range, which is what snipers are all about, what makes the super 9 better than my shotgun? Shouldn't my FPS of 330 shoot farther than 270? Or is there another factor that effects range? I read in the FAQ that barrel length makes a difference, but does it make such a difference that the Super 9 would shoot considerably farther than the gun I have, or should I just get a scope for my shotgun? (I do realize that the accuracy of the shotgun would be nothing to that of the super 9) Thanks