Bolt action sniper rifles > semi-automatic sniper rifles

2007-12-23 05:25:32

#1

Bernadictus: Moderator; +1,055|6953

I have been toying around with the rifles for some while now, and found the R700 and M40A3 to be much more efficient in sniping than the M21, SVD and M82.

The semi-auto rifles tend to force you in unloading your clip at the enemy, while the bolt action rifles force you to pick your target better and shoot more accurate.

What are your experiences with these 2 types of rifles? Discuss.

2007-12-23 05:29:55

#2

Fenris_GreyClaw: Real Хорошо; +826|6735|Adelaide, South Australia

Semi for me. I have a habit if triple-tapping my mouse on semi-auto weapons like the G3, and it works well with the Snipers too. I can't say I'm a fan of the Bolts, but I can use them well enough should I pick one up.

I only ever use the SVD and M21 for kits, though - all the other just have too much recoil and throw me off.

Plus the R700 has too small of a clip

2007-12-23 05:29:59

#3

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|6906|Tampa Bay Florida

Yep.. bolt actions are definitely more useful. M40 or R700 with stopping power and iron lungs own everything else.

For pubbing, semi autos are okay... basically, if you miss a whole lot, which you shouldn't anyway, semi autos are for you. M21 and SVD with acog are decent substitutes for assault rifles tho.

2007-12-23 05:56:23

#4

Johnny_Extremer: I Am McLovin!!!!; +22|6477

Prank' uses the M40 so thats what I use. You can't use Semi Autos in Comp so I don't even bother with them.

2007-12-23 09:14:23

#5

Aries_37: arrivederci frog; +368|6791|London

For pubs the barrett is the best as you need the rate of fire to mow down the hordes of noobs.

For competitive play you need perfect accuracy so the m40a3 is a nobrainer

2007-12-23 09:16:18

#6

Sone: i piss excellence; +22|6740|Houston (Spring), TX

The semi's are way too noticeable. Enemies can gauge where you are a lot better than bolt action. Plus I'm a huge fan of the one shot, one kill and if I use semi's, I just start capping them anywhere on their body.

Last edited by Sone (2007-12-23 09:17:03)

2007-12-23 10:29:28

#7

Nordemus: BC2 plat: CG, GL, M60, Mortar, Knife; +60|6213

R700 pwns, love it + the camos look good on it

2007-12-23 11:08:19

#8

DefCon-17: Maple Syrup Faggot; +362|6372|Vancouver | Canada

Bolts = semis.

This topic is the CoD equivalent of Mac VS PC.

2007-12-23 11:21:19

#9

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7059|Alberta, Canada

Dragunov all the way.

2007-12-23 12:36:55

#10

Rohirm: Fear is a Leash; +85|6387|New Austin, Not

Meh, it doesnt matter that much if you know how to use both types of rifle properly. Spamming the semi autos isn't going to work well, but if you treat them like bolts they can be deadly by taking the time to pick your shots. If you play your cards right, rifles like the Barrett can be as effective as the m40, even more so if you take in account of the magazine capacity. I use both rifles for my sniper kits and they are both very effective. (I don't spend much time on non hardcore servers though. Its one hit kill anyway).

2007-12-23 13:10:11

#11

krazed: Admiral of the Bathtub; +619|6996|Great Brown North

Rohirm wrote:
Meh, it doesnt matter that much if you know how to use both types of rifle properly. Spamming the semi autos isn't going to work well, but if you treat them like bolts they can be deadly by taking the time to pick your shots. If you play your cards right, rifles like the Barrett can be as effective as the m40, even more so if you take in account of the magazine capacity. I use both rifles for my sniper kits and they are both very effective. (I don't spend much time on non hardcore servers though. Its one hit kill anyway).

same, if you make your shots count they're both very deadly

2007-12-23 13:12:19

#12

bakinacake: HA HA; +383|6202|Aus, Qld

I use a semi like a bolt... I don't spam it i pick my targets. So m82 ftw.

2007-12-23 13:15:59

#13

ReDmAn_ThE_uNiQuE: oh hai :D; +156|6867|The Netherlands

i use bolt action

2007-12-23 21:40:22

#14

Mint Sauce: Frighteningly average; +780|6502|eng

Semi Autos.

The M40A3 is a piece of shit in my hands, but the R700 is awesome. Strange.

The M82A1, SVD and M21 as a group are better than the two bolt actions. If that makes sense.

#rekt

2007-12-23 23:51:55

#15

Ty: Mass Media Casualty; +2,398|6990|Noizyland

Definatly Semi-Auto for me, for the sole reason is that they have more ammo. I only get headshots, if I miss, or only get a body shot I just wait and try again with the next bullet. If I want to go on a spray 'n' pray I just take out my M4 and shoot people with that. My ideal Sniper Rifle is the M21, it's compact, (doesn't give away your position whe you reload like the Barrett - on that note it's also a damn sight quieter,) has a small kick so you can keep your eyes easily fixed on additional targets while shooting and a headshot is a headshot with any of the rifles and the M21 delivers as well as any of them.
I also keep a "Status Sniper" class equipped with a Gold SVD and additional ammo and a Gold Desert Eagle. That's for when I'm safe and have a lot of easy targets to pick off. The M21, (with Silenced M4 secondary and Claymores,) is for more practical use.

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2007-12-24 16:30:58

#16

Fenris_GreyClaw: Real Хорошо; +826|6735|Adelaide, South Australia

Ty wrote:
Definatly Semi-Auto for me, for the sole reason is that they have more ammo. I only get headshots, if I miss, or only get a body shot I just wait and try again with the next bullet. If I want to go on a spray 'n' pray I just take out my M4 and shoot people with that. My ideal Sniper Rifle is the M21, it's compact, (doesn't give away your position whe you reload like the Barrett - on that note it's also a damn sight quieter,) has a small kick so you can keep your eyes easily fixed on additional targets while shooting and a headshot is a headshot with any of the rifles and the M21 delivers as well as any of them.
I also keep a "Status Sniper" class equipped with a Gold SVD and additional ammo and a Gold Desert Eagle. That's for when I'm safe and have a lot of easy targets to pick off. The M21, (with Silenced M4 secondary and Claymores,) is for more practical use.

How? I couldn't use that weapon for the life of me.

2007-12-24 16:34:36

#17

Master*: Banned; +416|6710|United States

Fenris_GreyClaw wrote:
Ty wrote:
Definatly Semi-Auto for me, for the sole reason is that they have more ammo. I only get headshots, if I miss, or only get a body shot I just wait and try again with the next bullet. If I want to go on a spray 'n' pray I just take out my M4 and shoot people with that. My ideal Sniper Rifle is the M21, it's compact, (doesn't give away your position whe you reload like the Barrett - on that note it's also a damn sight quieter,) has a small kick so you can keep your eyes easily fixed on additional targets while shooting and a headshot is a headshot with any of the rifles and the M21 delivers as well as any of them.
I also keep a "Status Sniper" class equipped with a Gold SVD and additional ammo and a Gold Desert Eagle. That's for when I'm safe and have a lot of easy targets to pick off. The M21, (with Silenced M4 secondary and Claymores,) is for more practical use.
How? I couldn't use that weapon for the life of me.

m4 is 2nd to the P90 in my book.

2007-12-24 16:51:29

#18

Fenris_GreyClaw: Real Хорошо; +826|6735|Adelaide, South Australia

Masterstyle wrote:
Fenris_GreyClaw wrote:
Ty wrote:
Definatly Semi-Auto for me, for the sole reason is that they have more ammo. I only get headshots, if I miss, or only get a body shot I just wait and try again with the next bullet. If I want to go on a spray 'n' pray I just take out my M4 and shoot people with that. My ideal Sniper Rifle is the M21, it's compact, (doesn't give away your position whe you reload like the Barrett - on that note it's also a damn sight quieter,) has a small kick so you can keep your eyes easily fixed on additional targets while shooting and a headshot is a headshot with any of the rifles and the M21 delivers as well as any of them.
I also keep a "Status Sniper" class equipped with a Gold SVD and additional ammo and a Gold Desert Eagle. That's for when I'm safe and have a lot of easy targets to pick off. The M21, (with Silenced M4 secondary and Claymores,) is for more practical use.
How? I couldn't use that weapon for the life of me.
m4 is 2nd to the P90 in my book.

I can't even kill with it in Hardcore

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2007-12-24 16:52:55

#19

_NL_Lt.EngineerFox: Big Mouth Prick; +219|6746|Golf 1.8 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

My M40 > your Barret

2007-12-24 17:22:11

#20

Rohirm: Fear is a Leash; +85|6387|New Austin, Not

^^^
Opinion. Any sniper rifle can match the M40 if used right.
@ Fenris, use the M4 with an ACOG with double tap. It will rape the hell out of everybody.

2007-12-24 17:23:39

#21

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6716|so randum

Not for me anyways, i prefer the M21, and just taking my time. Cos a headshots a headshot, and if i miss (body shot for example), i can quickly follow it up with a second hit to the chest.

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2007-12-24 17:23:57

#22

Master*: Banned; +416|6710|United States

Rohirm wrote:
^^^
Opinion. Any sniper rifle can match the M40 if used right.
@ Fenris, use the M4 with an ACOG with double tap. It will rape the hell out of everybody.

I dont even use the scope, I use red dot sight with double tap, frag x3 and martyrdom.

2007-12-24 17:25:56

#23

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6716|so randum

Oh yeh, and i prefer M4 over P90 too. Quick burst to head=Lots of blood and mushed head. I approve.

M4+the one that makes bullets do more damage+red dot sight=lots of dead people.

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2007-12-24 18:01:50

#24

trackstarr: Member; +18|6917|Swing and a miss

Use to love semi's
but now i am using bolts

Way more satisfying to kill someone with
Stronger bullets
Less recoil

2007-12-24 19:19:16

#25

Hallvard: Member; +263|6738|North Norway

I use the barret.. but I use it as if it's a bolt rifle, meaning I don't empty a whole clip to kill an enemy like it's a assault rifle like I've seen so many people do... If you can't aim, don't snipe!

edit- and I also only play hardcore.. meaning 1shot-kill all the time...

Last edited by Hallvard (2007-12-24 19:22:22)

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