How to Get Good Sniper Fire in Call of Duty

Assuming you're level 4, start by creating your class., Test out each sniper rifle as they are unlocked; stick with whatever sniper rifle you are able to shoot moving targets the best with.,Use the following recommendations to get what you need/want.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Assuming you're level 4

    There are two basic types of snipers:
    Camp snipers and Mobile snipers.

    You can use whatever strategy you want, but these two categories are the mother and father of snipers. , M40A3 Recommended Pros:
    High Power and Accuracy, Low Recoil.

    Cons:
    MUST be used with stopping power if not in HC.

    M21
    - Recommended for Hardcore Variants Pros:
    Semi-Auto, Good Accuracy, Low Recoil, Can be used in CQB situations.

    Large headshot hitbox.

    Cons:
    Low-Medium Power, Most players will become agitated upon being killed by the M21 Dragunov Pros:
    Semi-Auto, Medium-High Power.

    Large headshot hit box.

    Cons:
    Medium recoil makes some players uncomfortable when attempting to land a followup shot.

    R700 Pros:
    High Power and Accuracy Cons:
    Medium-High Recoil, 4 bullet magazine compared to 5 on the M40A3. 1 shot kill is as unlikely as the M40A3 when not using stopping power.

    Barrett .50cal Pros:
    Semi-Auto, High Power, Large magazine, highest bullet penetration in the game.

    Combining this and Deep Impact will allow you to hammer through walls.

    Looks and sounds amazing.

    Cons:
    Kicks up and to the right like a mule.

    Highest recoil in the game. ,
  2. Step 2: start by creating your class.

  3. Step 3: Test out each sniper rifle as they are unlocked; stick with whatever sniper rifle you are able to shoot moving targets the best with.

  4. Step 4: Use the following recommendations to get what you need/want.

Detailed Guide

There are two basic types of snipers:
Camp snipers and Mobile snipers.

You can use whatever strategy you want, but these two categories are the mother and father of snipers. , M40A3 Recommended Pros:
High Power and Accuracy, Low Recoil.

Cons:
MUST be used with stopping power if not in HC.

M21
- Recommended for Hardcore Variants Pros:
Semi-Auto, Good Accuracy, Low Recoil, Can be used in CQB situations.

Large headshot hitbox.

Cons:
Low-Medium Power, Most players will become agitated upon being killed by the M21 Dragunov Pros:
Semi-Auto, Medium-High Power.

Large headshot hit box.

Cons:
Medium recoil makes some players uncomfortable when attempting to land a followup shot.

R700 Pros:
High Power and Accuracy Cons:
Medium-High Recoil, 4 bullet magazine compared to 5 on the M40A3. 1 shot kill is as unlikely as the M40A3 when not using stopping power.

Barrett .50cal Pros:
Semi-Auto, High Power, Large magazine, highest bullet penetration in the game.

Combining this and Deep Impact will allow you to hammer through walls.

Looks and sounds amazing.

Cons:
Kicks up and to the right like a mule.

Highest recoil in the game. ,

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