How to Be an Effective Rifleman in Call of Duty

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a rifle that you like to use and that suits you.

   For details on rifles, see tips below.
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   Step 2: Practice with it and become more comfortable with it.

   ,, Try to be as accurate as you can. ,, Especially take your time if you're making longer shots. , Spawn killing is a tactic looked down upon in the CoD community.
   
   If you choose to use this tactic, do not be surprised if you receive hatemail. ,, Even if you're face to face with a guy with an automatic weapon, you can still kill him.
   
   Hide, move farther away, always keep moving (unless hiding), and don't be afraid to use your pistol. , Attempt to run away and flank, or ambush them from another angle.
   
   This should go unsaid.
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   Step 3: Shoot slowly with it at first and learn to become proficient with it

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   Step 4: Increase the speed of your shooting and aim at different things.

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   Step 5: You usually won't have to worry about running out of bullets

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   Step 6: unless you shoot wildly

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   Step 7: because you will often die before you do or find more ammo.

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   Step 8: Take your time if you're not being fired upon.

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   Step 9: Avoid spawn killing.

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    Step 10: Make sure you have one or two escape routes planned in case you ever need it.

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    Step 11: Probably most crucial

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    Step 12: don't give up.

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    Step 13: Do not try to win a firefight in which your opponent has already sighted you.

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