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CYMA CM702 AEG Sniper Rifle

Semi-auto reach with an AEG's rate of fire and a big magazine.

4.1Rated 4.1 out of 5380 FPS90 rounds
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In Detail

The CM702 is an AEG dressed as a precision rifle. It fires semi-automatically from a 90-round magazine at around 380 FPS, which makes it the pragmatic choice for players who want reach but not the one-shot-one-kill discipline of a bolt action.

It is not a sniper rifle in the purist sense, and most sites will treat it as a rifleman's weapon rather than a sniper platform. What it does offer is volume: you can take a rushed shot, miss, and follow up immediately. For a player who finds bolt-action cycling frustrating, that matters more than a marginal accuracy advantage.

How we score it

Out-of-box accuracy
3.8 / 5
Build quality
3.9 / 5
Upgrade potential
4.3 / 5
Value for money
4.4 / 5

Scores reflect handling and consistency at the rifle's intended role, not raw specifications. A quiet 300 FPS rifle can outscore a loud 450 FPS one.

Specifications

Manufacturer figures and community reports, shown as sample data for illustration.

CYMA CM702 AEG Sniper Rifle specification table with power plant, capacity, velocity and hardware details.
ModelCYMA CM702 AEG Sniper Rifle
BrandCYMA
Power plantElectric
Magazine capacity90 rounds
Quoted velocity380 FPS on 0.20g
PlatformAEG, version 2 gearbox
ReceiverMetal
Inner barrelApprox. 500 mm
Hop-upAdjustable rotary
Magazine90-round mid-cap
BatteryRear stock, 7.4V LiPo ready
VelocityApprox. 380 FPS on 0.20g

Buy it if…

  • Players who want reach without bolt-action discipline
  • Mixed sites where follow-up shots matter
  • Anyone who dislikes cycling a bolt under fire
  • Players with a mid-range budget who want one do-everything rifle

Skip it if…

  • Purist sniper roles and milsim events that restrict semi-auto
  • Sites with joule limits that treat AEGs differently to bolt actions
  • Players who want the quietest possible report

Field Notes & Upgrade Path

What actually matters once the rifle leaves the shop — and in what order to spend money on it.

On the field

  1. 01Run a 7.4V LiPo rather than an 11.1V — semi-auto response is fine and the gearbox lasts longer.
  2. 02Check whether your site classes it as a DMR; some apply a semi-auto lock and a higher MED.
  3. 03Use 0.28g BBs to tighten groups at range.

Upgrade order

  1. 1Hop-up rubber and a tight-bore barrel for accuracy
  2. 2Mosfet for cleaner semi-auto trigger response
  3. 3Barrel stabilisers if you want to push past 55 metres

The Verdict

What works

  • Semi-auto follow-up shots change how you play
  • 90-round magazine means far fewer reloads
  • Huge gearbox parts availability
  • Comfortable velocity for most sites

What grates

  • Gearbox whine gives away position before the shot
  • Not a true sniper role at most milsim events
  • Heavier than a bolt action once a battery is fitted

Bottom line

A smart compromise rifle. It gives up the last few metres of precision and the silent report, and gains the ability to take a second shot. If that trade sounds right, it is one of the most practical rifles here.

Sample data: specifications and scores are compiled from manufacturer figures and community reports for illustration. Chronograph your own rifle, measure in joules with the BB weight you play with, and confirm the velocity limit and minimum engagement distance of your site.

Common Questions

Often not. Many events reserve the sniper slot for bolt actions. Check the rulebook before entering a milsim game with it.

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