CYMA CM.701A Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

The Tokyo Marui VSR-10 was the base platform of choice for sniper builds for decades, thanks to its wide aftermarket and superb performance straight out of the box. Nowadays, snipers prefer to base their build on cheaper alternatives like the CM.701A, saving a few quid on the base gun so it can be reinvested in upgrade parts, although this platform is skirmish-ready without any upgrades.

Starting at the tip of the 22-inch outer barrel, we have the front iron sight, which is a flat blade-style sight which can be removed via the screw in its base. This rifle does not come with a scope rail, so we recommend leaving the front sight in place until you are ready to move up to a scope. There are several scope mount options available for this rifle, such as the Slong Airsoft 20mm rail.

The barrel itself is tapered towards the receiver, just like the Remington Model 700/R700, the VSR-10 is based on. In a real rifle, this helps improve handling by reducing the weight at the tip while maintaining superb accuracy thanks to its wide, rigid receiver interface, but for Airsoft, this is merely an aesthetic choice to keep the rifle looking realistic.

Below the barrel, we come to the stock/chassis of the CM.701A, which is constructed from high-density polymer but is styled to look like wood. This is a big step up from other VSR clone rifles, which often have a smooth, shiny finish which screams "toy gun".

The magazine release is at the front of the chassis, with the magazine well located just behind. In front of the magazine release, we are treated to a steel Harris-style bipod/sling stud, which can be used to mount either a Harris-style bipod or a sling loop. If you like to stay sneaky in-game, we recommend running a loop of paracord through the slud to mount a sling instead of using a metal sling loop, as this will eliminate rattle and allow stealthy players to perform at their best.

Moving rearwards, we come to the receiver, which is constructed from alloy, with the rear iron sight mounted up top. The rear sight can be adjusted for both windage and elevation using an Allen key, and is the open style of rear sight, which allows for a great field of view so you can track moving targets more easily than with aperture sights.

The safety catch is located on the right side, well within reach of the thumb when the rifle is held in a firing grip. The forward position is fire, marked with an engraved "F", and the rearmost is safe, marked with an "S". This safety is fantastic as it requires very little movement to disengage, so you can avoid drawing the eye of an unsuspecting target in-game!

The bolt handle is located at the rear of the receiver, on the right side. To cock the rifle, you will need to rotate the bolt upwards, draw it back as far as it will go, push it forward again and rotate it back into place to lock, just like a real bolt-action rifle. The bolt handle is textured for added grip and is quite easy to pull for a strong-springed rifle.

Directly below the bolt handle, we come to the trigger, which is safely concealed inside the alloy trigger guard. The trigger is the typical curved type, designed to encourage proper finger positioning. The location of the trigger makes the CM.701A easy to shoot quickly despite its bolt action mechanism, similar to the old Lee Enfield rifles, which were known for their ability to be fired extremely quickly.

Behind the trigger guard, we come to what is known as a "Semi-pistol-grip", the traditional gripping location for bolt-action rifles. The grip is set at a comfortable angle for shooting both prone and standing. The stock itself is a simple fixed stock with a rubber butt plate for optimal grip and a Harris-style sling lug at the toe, ready for sling swivels or paracord and your choice of sling.

On the inside, the CM.701A is generously equipped with a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel straight out of the box, along a 1 joule mainspring, making follow-up shots fast and easy. The tightbore should give you the edge in accuracy and will also increase FPS by a small margin thanks to improved air efficiency. Internally, the CM.701A is compatible with upgrade parts for the TM VSR-10 range, so you've plenty of choice if you want to upgrade FPS!

Whether it is for plinking in the garden or harassing the enemy team at long range in a skirmish, the CM.701A presents fantastic value and a stylish look for any budding Airsoft sniper. Whether you're using it as it is or upgrading it to the maximum, this affordable platform is up for the challenge!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Improved accuracy and raised FPS
• Spring bolt-action sniper rifle - Requires cocking before each shot
• Tokyo Marui VSR-10 Pro clone - Compatible with TM VSR-10 aftermarket upgrades
• Open iron sights - Rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation
• Tapered outer barrel - Matches real R700 rifles perfectly
• Faux wood high-density polymer chassis - Rock solid, high-quality textured feel
• Harris bipod/sling lugs front and rear - Mount a bipod on the front or a two-point sling
• Rubber butt plate - Grips the shoulder well in any weather conditions
• Manual safety catch on the right side - Forward for fire, rearward for safe
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Button on the centre of the chassis, just ahead of the magwell
• Compatible with VSR/BAR-10 magazines - Plenty of spares available!
• Scope rail NOT included

Package Includes

• CYMA CM.701A Spring Bolt Action Sniper Rifle
  • 30rnd Magazine