Poll

Comparing pro vs con which is best?

Semi-Automatic25%25% - 54
Bolt-Action74%74% - 158
Total: 212
iPoon.be
Internet Poon
+145|6807|Belgium
I agree, the M95 does seem a bit useless next to the L9.
It would be better to have a Semi-Auto unlock, it would feel less like having the same gun unlocked twice :p
BrOk_MoRdU
Psychotic Sniper Inc.
+76|6829|The Land of Claywhore

WilhelmSissener wrote:

BrOk_MoRdU wrote:

M95 FTW
     SVD FTW   
                L96A1 FTL
                        M24 FTL
                               Type88 FTL
Couldn't agree more...
If you're going to quote me,then do it.What's the point of quoting someone if you're just going to change it around?

Or how about this?Why don't you post your own opinion with a little creativity?
DirtyMexican
I knife Generals
+278|6814|Search Whore killing fields
I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
Lucien
Fantasma Parastasie
+1,451|6930

DirtyMexican wrote:

I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
yeah it so aims for you
https://i.imgur.com/HTmoH.jpg
Mj.Blindfisch
Bulletdrop-Buddha
+338|6974|Germany

SargeV1.4 wrote:

DirtyMexican wrote:

I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
yeah it so aims for you
Bullsh*t,if you know the true impact point of the bullet for every rifle you can pwn with every single one of them.
M24 is just as good when it comes to aiming,M95 has an easy to find impact point but sh*tty bullets(so it's a bit less accurate).
And on Karkand every noob can hit with every sniper rifle.

Besides,I think I've had enough duels with guys on the arty isle on Wake that I can safely say that a lot of people even miss with the "noob weapon".
SaladForks
/ph34r
+129|6859|Eastern USA

BrOk_MoRdU wrote:

SVD FTW
        M24 FTW
                L96A1 FTW
                        M95 FTL
                               Type88 FTL
Snake
Missing, Presumed Dead
+1,046|6843|England

The only sniper rifle which I can consistently hit with is the M95. From my point of view, the L96A1 is hyped up cos I can never hit shit with it

Each to their own I guess.
Jelecak
Member
+1|6902|Vodnik camper van, Ghost town
Semi Auto all the way! Shame it's not possible to play a semi auto sniper rifle as USMC...
DeadFin
Who are we to argue with Taller Ghost Walt?
+27|6941|Finland
L96a1 Ftw :l
Ducksteina
Choleric groundpounder
+42|6823
Imo, semi-automatic sniper rifles own bolt-action rifles easily.
The Type 88 can be a headshot machine if used right - and I really like the crosshair. The SVD's crosshair sucks for me.
HCSkorpio
Hind Secks
+8|6814|California
I always try to use SVD or Type 88.

I can get headshots with the SVD.  Its still one shot one kill.  Even if I have a M24 on Karkand...I would switch to an enemy SVD in no time.

Favorite in order.
SVD / Type 88
L96
M95
M24....I have problems...it refuses to connect my shot.  I have 200 ping.

Last edited by HCSkorpio (2006-09-03 12:48:52)

iPoon.be
Internet Poon
+145|6807|Belgium

HCSkorpio wrote:

M24....I have problems...it refuses to connect my shot.  I have 200 ping.
Thats just what server you play on, i wouldnt join any server with more than 150 ping.
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6741|cuntshitlake

1. L96    I just love it.

2. M95   Kubra/Wake Pilot shooting only.

3. M24   SF.

4. SVD  CQC.

5. T88   Somehow I just hate that gun.
main battle tank karthus medikopter 117 megamegapowershot gg
Todd_Angelo
Leukocyte
+336|6904|Warlord

DirtyMexican wrote:

I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
And yet I can do just as well with the M24, funny that eh? *buffs both Expert Sniper Specialist badges*

Seriously, it's not the gun it's the user. I can't emphasise enough just how much I suck with the PKM but look at how devastating it is in the right hands.


Mj.Blindfisch wrote:

SargeV1.4 wrote:

DirtyMexican wrote:

I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
yeah it so aims for you
Bullsh*t...
That might have been intended as irony?
PspRpg-7
-
+961|6975

Mj.Blindfisch wrote:

SargeV1.4 wrote:

DirtyMexican wrote:

I think the L9 is a noob weapon, the cross hair makes it to easy.
yeah it so aims for you
Bullsh*t,if you know the true impact point of the bullet for every rifle you can pwn with every single one of them.
M24 is just as good when it comes to aiming,M95 has an easy to find impact point but sh*tty bullets(so it's a bit less accurate).
And on Karkand every noob can hit with every sniper rifle.

Besides,I think I've had enough duels with guys on the arty isle on Wake that I can safely say that a lot of people even miss with the "noob weapon".
My bombs >  Your sniper. FEH
eMarine
Gorgonnash PVP
+119|7121|Sacramento, Cal
M24 and L96 FTW!
norge
J-10 and a coke please
+18|6747
IRL the barret m95 is a 10 shot semi automatic gun, that if you shoot someone in the arms or legs, that limb is GONE and anywhere is they are dead.
Longbow
Member
+163|6924|Odessa, Ukraine

Dr_3V|L wrote:

1. SVD / Type 88
2. M24
3. L96A1
4. M95
right , +1 .
greenhaven
Member
+47|6743

Todd_Angelo wrote:

fatherted13 wrote:

l96a1.it got me up from neg to positive kd ratio, and sounds so sweet, and has the armour piercing capabilitys of the m95, minus the shoot-thru-cockpit glass thing, which isnt so useful neway
Pardon? The L96A1 has the same characteristics as the M24, just a different scope.
Not really, the L96 is much quieter.

I prefer the bolt action rifles, even on urban maps. They're more accurate and they do much more damage, so even if you don't get a headshot, he's still extremely weak.
Burks
Member
+2|6920
Bolt action 99% of the time. I'll use the SVD if there are a lot of infantry running around like idiots, really easy to get kills with that very quickly.

I hate seeing a puff of smoke come off their head and they aren't injured. Rat bastards!

My order of use:

#1. L96 - So accurate and quiet. Easy to get a lot of pistol kills if you rifle aim is a little off.

#2. M95 - Love pissing pilots off when they get sniped out of the chopper/plane. Pretty fun!

#3. M24 - Sometimes I'll use this in place of the L96 if being quite is not a concern. On cranes and such this weapon is my first choice.

#4. SVD - Rapid fire shots. This is what I use when the enemy is down to one base and is mainly infantry. I can pop off rounds really fast and accurate.

#5. Pistol - It's good for sniping!

Last edited by Burks (2006-09-03 13:40:15)

greenhaven
Member
+47|6743

Snake wrote:

The only sniper rifle which I can consistently hit with is the M95. From my point of view, the L96A1 is hyped up cos I can never hit shit with it

Each to their own I guess.
Interesting, I can't hit anything with the M95 but I'm not bad with L96.
KO
Banned
+31|6820|New Jersey
both
Stormscythe
Aiming for the head
+88|6827|EUtopia | Austria
L96A1 or M24, that depends on with what you feel more comfortable. Basically, for any skilled player constantly aiming for the head of another player those rifles are a must.
Usually, that's what Snipers do: They look for cover behind friendly lines and support their team by taking out key enemies (by that I mean gunners in Vodniks, HMMVs, Tanks, etc.) and other threats such as enemy snipers. With a reliable rifle you'll be their nightmare (believe me, I've defended the Hotel in Mashtuur against 2 transport vehicles and 6 infantrists just with my L96, one Claymore and my Knife, completely visible for the enemy squad(s) right ontop of the little nearby house roof, lining up one shot after the other).
I've also made the experience that people tend to react nervous but not horrified when you shoot them with semi-auto guns and that they will look for some shelter, a medic and soon for you, dear rapid-fire sniper. As soon as they see you, you're done, at least I doubt you'll be superior to a PKM or a G36 type on an urban map, also the L85A1, F2000, G3 can easily take you out very quickly. So be prepared to... run!
Hitting someone with one of the larger caliber rifles though, will imprint some confusing effect on your target, except the target is a medic and close to some shelter, which can possibly still be blown up by a well-placed frag grenade...

What I want to say: M24 and L96 are my first choice on any map, urban or not, because you practically hit the head if you properly aim for it and have the feeling for your ping. You can risk an enemy spotting you, shooting at you and you will still get him (Don't you fellow snipers also love to take out proning spec-ops that have already hit you once and now think their G36C owns each and everyone? ).

See you on the Battlefield (Maybe through my Scope, muahahahaha),
Stormscythe
link52787
Member
+29|6799
bolt action is better.  I use the M24 the most.  The m95 can go through windows but I don't run across people in helos or cars so I stick to my M24.  The L96 is really accurate but it sounds weak to me.
Todd_Angelo
Leukocyte
+336|6904|Warlord

greenhaven wrote:

Todd_Angelo wrote:

fatherted13 wrote:

l96a1.it got me up from neg to positive kd ratio, and sounds so sweet, and has the armour piercing capabilitys of the m95, minus the shoot-thru-cockpit glass thing, which isnt so useful neway
Pardon? The L96A1 has the same characteristics as the M24, just a different scope.
Not really, the L96 is much quieter.
I meant the wounding/armour-piercing characteristics but yes, worth mentioning.

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