A quick presentation of Lancer Tactical of their version of the M24 sniper rifle... "The Lancer Tactical M24 Bolt Action Airsoft Sniper Rifle, commonly referred to as the VSR-10 BAR, features a 19-inch fluted outer barrel and precision inner barrel also ensures that this sniper rifle is accurate. The receiver is made entirely of aircraft-grade aluminum for realistic weight and durable build. This airsoft rifle, a replica of the weapon system used by the U.S.
It's always good to practice with some of the most realistic operating airsoft guns if you don't have access to a real steel firing range. In this video Mach Sakai reviews one, the Tanaka Works Bolt Action Gas Rifle M24 SWS Ver.2 Catridge Type. This means that apart from the Bolt Action Operation, one gets to practice installing and ejecting shells.
Gae Bong Soon tries the East Crane EC501 Bolt Action Airsoft Sniper Rifle in this video review. Based on the L96 design, this BASR has an adjustable cheek rest, polymer stock, functional safety, sling mounts, and weaver mounts to mount weapon accessories. As for the metal parts, these are the trigger, bolt, and bolt handle.
So which will it be for you? A DMR or a BASR for more precise and long range airsoft shooting? The Magdumper has a video on this topic... "What you choose comes down to if you want a more reliable, easier to maintain & lighter gun, or more raw firepower. Both of my guns are shooting about the same FPS and have very comparible range and accuracy, with a slight edge in accuracy to the bolt action, and range to the DMR (Shooting slightly hotter)."
At US$95.99, this Wellfire VSR-10 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle available at Airsoft Megastore should be within the budget for the budding airsoft sniper... "The WellFire Urban Combat VSR is one of the NEWEST full metal bolt action sniper to hit the market, and also happens to be one of the most unique so far.