I just bought a new UTG-L96 for 160, came w/ scope, stand, extra mags, etc. Came highly recommended, I hope it works out for me, if so will let you know.

As for Spring V/ AEG, falls under a what you perfer line of thinking.

Spring:
Quieter
More Power out of box (the L96 comes 450 fps oob)
Tends to be more Accurate
EASILY UPGRADABLE!!!!! (Thats a big one for me, new to the game)
More Realistic

AEG:
Faster ROF
Larger Mag sizes
No tiresome bolt to pull back the spring if your firing a lot


My best reccomendation is to try and find someone who already has the guns, or a place you can rent one, and try em out. Get a feel for which one you like better, since, lets face it, your lible to spend an hour or two not moving for that one perfect kill.

-Jobie
NADS Sniper

Just as a general rule, your first gun should be an aeg. That way you can play more versatile. After that you can buy a bolt gun if you think you will like it. Most people that use a bolt gun would do much better if they just used an aeg with their play style.

i did buy a aeg first its going to be here to day! And the next gun i get will be a bolt action sniper i like the utg-L96. thank you all for the input.

thats nice too, but ill wait till i get the money before setting which one ill get in stone.