Airsoft Canada - View Single Post - Why are bolt action snipers the same or higher price than AEGs?

Omnivorous · October 30th, 2021, 08:53

I've been thinking of buying a bolt action sniper for a while, but the possibility that I might not enjoy sniping in combination with the price of them has stopped me so far.

It just seems weird to me that a bolt action sniper costs $500-$600 ++ when there's no motor, no gearbox, and they are mostly polymer. Additionally, even some guns in the $500-$600 range require some upgrading. It just seems weird to me that I can get a sick full metal VFC or this basic bolt action which probably requires work.

I'm not upset about this, just curious.

October 30th, 2021, 08:53	#1
Omnivorous Trader rating Join Date: May 2010	Why are bolt action snipers the same or higher price than AEGs? I've been thinking of buying a bolt action sniper for a while, but the possibility that I might not enjoy sniping in combination with the price of them has stopped me so far. It just seems weird to me that a bolt action sniper costs $500-$600 ++ when there's no motor, no gearbox, and they are mostly polymer. Additionally, even some guns in the $500-$600 range require some upgrading. It just seems weird to me that I can get a sick full metal VFC or this basic bolt action which probably requires work. I'm not upset about this, just curious.