If you have been eyeing the Ares SOC SLR Sniper Rifle, better prepare to hand over US$576.99 to RedWolf Airsoft as they now have it in stock now... "From the company that brought you guns such as the MSR and other sniper rifles finally releases the SOC SLR AEG Sniper Rifle, a spiritual successor to the WA2000. it also bares striking resemblance to the DSR-1.

First thing you'll notice is that it's a bullpup sniper rifle, with forward mounting, downward facing bipods which makes it look like a beefed up WA2000. Since it is an AEG, you will know that it provides a little more consistency than a gas blow back variant.

It's considered to be a contact rifle but every time you try and pick it up, it feels like you're working out your biceps. Since it is fully licensed, so you will find all the correct markings as you would find on the real steel version. There's also plenty of room on the top rail for many accessories such as scopes, PEQs, and plenty others.

There is a box in front of the trigger that turns on the laser pointer found at the front of the AEG, unfortunately, you will not be able to adjust the alignment of the laser itself. The dial doesn't serve a purpose, it's purely aesthetic.

It features an extended monopod protruding out of the pistol grip, extendable bipods, adjustable cheek rest which can rise to the occasion, and a function charging handle which reveals the hop up unit. Being that it is an AEG, you'll be happy to know that the magazine contains 40 BBs which is plenty. The battery compartment can be found underneath the top portion of the rail system and it will fit the RWA 11.1v 1000mAh (20C) AK Stick Type Lipo Rechargeable Battery.

As mentioned previously, it's not the lightest airsoft gun in the world as it weights over 5 kilograms. You won't want to be lugging it around so staying still will be your best bet. The amazing thing about it is that the incredibly long inner barrel and power combined forces BBs to well over 40 meters away so you'll be picking off targets from afar with no issue."