Weapons — Sniper Rifles

Overview

Sniper rifles are the ultimate tool for engaging targets at range, allowing for one-shot kills and minimal risk of detection. Mastering these weapons is essential for controlling territory and securing high-tier loot in hostile zones.

How It Works

Sniper rifles utilize bolt-action or internal magazine mechanisms to fire high-caliber ammunition over long distances. To use them effectively, you must manually chamber rounds, attach a compatible optic using the weapon's rail or mount, and account for bullet drop by zeroing the scope using the Page Up and Page Down keys. Precision is rewarded by the game's ballistics model, which calculates travel time and impact energy based on distance and material penetration.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Locate a Winchester70 or Ssg82 at hunting stands, deer stands, or Tier 2 military locations.
2. Ensure you have the corresponding ammunition, such as .308 Winchester for the Winchester70 or 5.45x39mm for the Ssg82.
3. Open your inventory and drag the compatible optic, like the Hunting Scope, onto the weapon’s attachment slot.
4. Drag your ammunition onto the weapon in your quickbar or inventory to chamber the rifle.
5. Raise the weapon with your right mouse button and look through the scope.
6. Use Page Up/Page Down to adjust the zeroing distance to match your target’s estimated range.
7. Hold your breath by pressing and holding the Shift key to stabilize your aim before firing.
8. Press the left mouse button to fire, then manually cycle the bolt to chamber the next round.

Tips

• Always keep your weapon cleaned with a Weapon Cleaning Kit to prevent jamming and maintain accuracy.
• Use a Rangefinder to identify exact distances, as guessing lead and elevation often results in misses.
• Employ the "shoot and scoot" tactic; relocate immediately after firing to avoid being tracked by the sound of the gunshot.
• Check the barrel condition of your rifle; a damaged or badly damaged rifle has significantly lower accuracy and is prone to jamming.
• Use Ghillie wraps to minimize your silhouette and blend into the environment while prone.

Common Mistakes

• Zeroing your scope to the wrong distance, causing you to shoot over or under your target.
• Forgetting to cycle the bolt after a shot, leaving you with an empty chamber when a follow-up is needed.
• Firing from a standing position instead of prone, which leads to excessive weapon sway and instability.
• Staying in the same sniping spot for too long, making you an easy target for flanking enemies.

Related Items

• Winchester70 Black
• Winchester70 Green
• Ssg82
• Hunting Scope
• Rangefinder
• Weapon Cleaning Kit

Related Guides

• Ballistics and Zeroing
• Stealth and Concealment
• Map Navigation and POI Looting