Battlefield 3 - PS3T Clan

[AlphaCookie]

Originally Posted by sgillies01

how can you like the SKS? its just so bad. i can't get it to hit any one and the gun is to big so it blocks the screen. its not even a sniper, its a bad M14.

Well technically the M39 IS an M14, better to compare the SKS to what it really is. An unused crappy assault rifle that was replaced the by the AK-47 nearly instantly in the Russian Army.

The SKS is alright. Better with a 3.4x or something, but it isn't anything special. Its only benefit is to people like us who have a cocaine fueled trigger finger that really pump out the shots because it has a high rate of fire despite being a semi-auto. The SKS has that larger mag that might save your life too.

Use a PDW or a Shotgun if you want to CQB Recon though. Its the best option imo. Hell, put a 7x Op on the AS VAL, and BOOM, VSS ala BC2.

[DaFaztFingaz]

Originally Posted by AlphaCookie

The SKS is alright. Better with a 3.4x or something, but it isn't anything special. Its only benefit is to people like us who have a cocaine fueled trigger finger that really pump out the shots because it has a high rate of fire despite being a semi-auto. The SKS has that larger mag that might save your life too.

Yeah, I agree, it's nothing special, but if you have a really fast trigger finger and can still maintain good accuracy while firing, then it can be quite effective at mid-range.

[automechtech1]

I always used the Recon class as a marksman role rather than a sniping role, so I would often use either Holo sights, ACOG, or M145 when I could. The Recon's weapons have amazing damage potential that is lost over range, but up close the semi-auto rifles dominate, doing up to 50 damage per bullet. Skillful use of these rifles can mean very quick and easy kills, but the trick is to maintain a distance where most enemies will have a difficult time hitting you consistently or surprise them with flanking maneuvers. After doing Recon for so long, attacking head-on using the Assault's full-auto weapons seems almost cheap and easy

[ale_man]

Marksman/sniper are practically the same thing except marksman headshot, snipers use OHK snipers and aim for the torso

[automechtech1]

Originally Posted by ale_man

Marksman/sniper are practically the same thing except marksman headshot, snipers use OHK snipers and aim for the torso

There are no OHK snipers in BF3, all bolt-actions (even the M98B) require the headshot multiplier to take an enemy down. I refer to marksman as the designated marksman role, as someone who lays down accurate fire at distances the rest of the squad would have difficulty doing while moving with the team. A sniper is more specialized, sitting back behind combat and hitting targets from hidden positions beyond even marksman ranges.

To shorten it, a marksman engages mid-to-long range as part of a squad, while a sniper is off on their own shooting from extreme ranges.

[cpnneeda]

Ok I was a bit vague so perhaps a set up. I am currently equiping the EMR with the Holo or ACOG (havent decided yet which i like more) Foregrip and swapping beyween laser and silencer. I have been trying to get the majority of my kills at mid range. At CQ I am running off rounds like rambo, which is one of the reasons i chose the EMR.

Can't run the 98B yet, I don't have it unlocked. I would run a P90, but I'm really trying to get the Sniper Medal so sticking with sniper rifles for now.

BTW you guys may be interested in this page...
GUNS. LOTS OF GUNS.

[Bounty V]

Hey, there's a good chance I'll be late to tomorrow night's game night. Some family is coming over. Also, I'm not sure if I'll make Saturday's game night or not since that's my mom's b-day.

[ale_man]

Look EMR at mid range reqiures a 4x unless your me with holo
Ill teach you hiw to kill faster with an EMR and get you aim higher using some tricks I learned if I'm not playing AC1 tomorrow

[cpnneeda]

Originally Posted by Bounty V

Hey, there's a good chance I'll be late to tomorrow night's game night. Some family is coming over. Also, I'm not sure if I'll make Saturday's game night or not since that's my mom's b-day.

We need to work on your priorities.

Originally Posted by ale_man

Look EMR at mid range reqiures a 4x unless your me with holo
Ill teach you hiw to kill faster with an EMR and get you aim higher using some tricks I learned if I'm not playing AC1 tomorrow

Thanks i appreciate it. I'm off the weekend, want to run some more co-op?

[Kiid01]

I think I'm going to be late for tomorrow game night. So, don't wait up for me.