Thread: A question for snipers

Why do you prefer to use the bolt actions vs the semi autos?
they're all one-hit kills in the head.
After a while, I realized that I can't hit someone in the head worth a damn... so I tend to end up just WOUNDING someone from a distance... which isn't always useful.
So, last night I switched back to the Semi-auto rifles and had a lot better success killing people as I could fire twice in succession without having to re-sight my target.
So, if you're aiming for the head anyway, they all kill in one... what's the point of the higher damage specs on the bigger guns?

Typically the semi-autos have lower damage profiles. I know they did in BC2.

well, you've got enough kills to get the straight pull bolt...

Originally Posted by WileECyte

Typically the semi-autos have lower damage profiles. I know they did in BC2.

right, but at range, aren't they still one shot kill headshot guns?

Yea, but you're bolt actions have reduced bullet drop over distances due to a higher velocity. That means less adjustment for farther shots as well as leading less on a moving target. Plus come on, the bolt action just makes you feel cooler!

Originally Posted by Chapel

right, but at range, aren't they still one shot kill headshot guns?

SKS is the only recon weapon that will not score a 1 shot head kill, unless its hardcore. SV98, M98B, M40A5 and L96 are the only ones at any range to score a 1 shot head kill. The rest depend on the range. Check out this chart.
~Symthic.com: REAL Battlefield 3 Charts: Damage, Time to Kill, Accuracy, Vehicle, Attachments + Stats and Mechanics

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I need to unlock the straight pull bolt...

I have the straight bolt but just use the normal in favor of other upgrades. I guess for me with the bolt I do my best to make sure the first shot lands and not count on firing twice. I'm at a 58% headshot percentage with the L96 or SV98 while I'm at a 33% for the SKS. Also my accuracy is 8-12% lower when using semi auto rifles.

I normally use tripod and 8x scope unless in the bigger maps where I swap to 12x. Almost always using a silencer. You definitely have to spend more time calculating bullet drop with one though. Best headshot so far is almost 500m with a bolt action, tripod, and silencer.

I've been thinking of trying out a semi auto with the Kobra during cqb maps. I need to stop using the USAS

oh yeah. I forgot about the tripod. I'd like to unlock that too. the problem is getting kills is so god damned hard for me