the E1 M28 is a full length rifle.
you want a scout rifle for the task you are describing...
under 29 inches in length total
iron sights for targets @ 60-70 feet.
LER scope for range shots.
hey, i built one of those....and it is
AWSOME!
http://airsoftpacific.com/viewtopic.php?t=32664
^this