DMR Weapons E&C

What does the DMR weapon mean? 

The DMR means "Designated Marksman Rifles".  This definition already implies that these are precision rifles, mostly with a longer barrel, which work in a sharp version with a higher caliber. 

In airsoft terms, DMR usually means a rifle based on a real 7.62mm x 51mm caliber rifle with a long internal barrel, long range, and usually a scope mounted at longer ranges. 

The advantages of the DMR category of weapons

The DMR category of airsoft guns has an advantage over the standard group in the higher muzzle velocity allowed. Of course, it depends on the field or organizer where you are currently playing. 

In general, the DMR group has a higher muzzle velocity and therefore a longer range, which is supported by an even heavier weight of pellets. However, DMR is in turn limited to shooting "jendos" to more closely mimic sniper rifle shooting. 

DMR weapons thus mostly function as support weapons at a distance.

Example of limits on action:

- A weapon with a possible mode other than semi 2J and the heaviest ammunition used is 0.30g.

- Weapon qualified as a 2.2J machine gun and heaviest ammunition used 0.30g

- Weapon modified or having only semi 2.6J mode, highest ammunition used 0.40g, this includes gasses, shooting full auto/semi

- Bolt - 3.5J, heaviest ammo used 0.48 + Mandatory backup weapon that player brings to show to chrono, this includes gasses + HPA, shooting bolt only

Source: airsoftbattles.cz

What weapons are suitable for DMR? 

If we want to keep a realistic template, we should reach for the 7.62mm x 51mm (.308 Win). These are rifles like SR-25, HK-417, HK G28, Mk 12 SPR, Dragunov and similar. They are characterized mainly by a larger magazine. 

If you don't base your rifle on a real model, then you can choose any weapon such as M4 or AK47 with a long internal barrel. With appropriate upgrades, we can achieve the same result. 

However, it is important to check the rules of the organizers where you are playing. Some require a realistic template for DMR, some don't allow the DMR category at all. 

Do I have to have optics for DMR? 
Again, we recommend checking the rules from that organizer. Some require it, some don't. However, yes, optics are good for DMR and we definitely recommend looking at some chase optics (LPVO) that work well at close range and at distance.