Sniper rifles and marksman rifles are classically two of the most objectively vital weapon options in any traditional shooter, with the former being painstakingly deadly.
Call of Duty Warzone is no different, sniper and marksman rifles are perhaps even more important than ever here, depending on your tactics. So, let’s discuss some of the most deadly and dangerous loadouts for you to try!
There are only three different sniper rifles in the game so for this list, we will also be counting marksman rifles with custom loadout setups that make them just as deadly.
Sniper Loadout #1 – EBR-14
The EBR marksman rifle is by far the most versatile rifle on this list, it is unfortunately also the least deadly sniper setup. It makes for a great secondary weapon however, when not playing with the ghost perk activated initially.
Be sure to use ammo sparingly with this one however as it’s easy to run out of sniper ammo fast when not shooting with a single fire mode.
Loadout Setup:
- Muzzle – Compensator
- Barrel – Forge TAC Precision 22.(
- Optic – 4.0x Flip Hybrid
- Stock – FTAC Lightweight Stock
- Under-barrel – Tactical Foregrip
Sniper Loadout #2 – SKS
The SKS marksman rifle is an excellent all-round choice weapon in Warzone. It’s a superb pick for balanced gameplay, regardless of your personal play style or even how you approach the later circles. With the right setup, this gun is perfect for close-quarters fighting as well as gunplay at further distances.
As with the EBR-14, you should be sure to use ammo sparingly with this rifle as you can quickly run out of sniper ammo.
Loadout Setup:
- Barrel – 22” FSS M59/66
- Optic – VLK 3.0x Optic
- Muzzle – Monolithic Suppressor
- Laser -Tac Laser
- Under-barrel – Ranger Foregrip
Sniper Loadout #3 – Dragunov
The first sniper rifle on the list is a great choice for quicker and more versatile sniping situations, but it’s not the most optimal at longer distances nor does it have the highest damage output when hitting body shots.
It performs its best at mid-range, and this solid armament will definitely help you secure more than a few kills during a match.
Stay away from long-distance shooting however, as the velocity on this gun is quite low and bullets start to drop off after only about 150 Meters. This setup has great firing speed being the only semi-automatic sniper on the list, which makes it perfect for quicker, more frantic gunplay.
Loadout Setup:
- Muzzle – Compensator
- Barrel – 510mm Compact Barrel
- Stock – FTAC Hunter-Scout
- Magazine – 15 Round Mags
- Optic – VLK 3.0x Optic
Sniper Loadout #4 – AX-50
The AX-50 and HDR are virtually the same in many aspects of gunplay. They have very similar statistics and even play the same in most regards. This makes choosing one more a matter of opinion than an objective fact.
The AX-50 is a great choice for distance sniping and with the right attachments and perk, can be incredibly deadly when used correctly. This is one of only two weapons that can down a fully armored enemy with one accurate shot, making it an automatic top 5 contender.
Loadout Setup:
- Muzzle – Compensator
- Barrel – 32.0” Factory Barrel
- Stock – Singuard Arms Marksman
- Laser – Tac Laser
- Perk – Presence of Mind
Sniper Loadout #5 – HDR
The top pick is candidly none other than the beastly HDR sniper rifle. When put in the hands of a capable player this rifle can achieve incredible feats. Being perfect at long distances means that this deadly weapon can pick off any player with incredible precision and guile.
With the right attachments in place, this rifle’s bullets can have virtually no bullet drop and travel time which makes it much easier to use and allot more dangerous than any other rifle on this list!
Both the HDR and AX-50 are great picks for long-range shooting and both have higher muzzle velocity and as such bullets only start to really drop off after 250 Meters or more, with the right attachments in place.
Loadout Setup:
- Optic – Variable Zoom Scope
- Muzzle – Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel – 26.9” HDR Pro
- Stock – FTAC Stalker-Scout
- Laser – Tac Laser
That’s it for our top 5 sniper rifle picks in Call of Duty Warzone! Using the right sniper rifle in Warzone can turn the tide of any match and secure victory for you and your team when used well. Be sure to try out these loadout setups and go get yourself some kills with these deadly sniper and marksman rifles!
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