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Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy Secondary weapons are often overlooked, but the PP2000 is actually pretty good - it rivals some of the SMGs for effectiveness. You'll find the PP2000 in the Machine Pistols category. It's a fully automatic weapon. It is a Russian designed weapon, presumably (by it's designation) designed in the year 2000, patented in 2001 and introduced into service in 2003. It was designed as a modern personal defence weapon and uses a special cartridge to defeat body armour. The so-called 7N31 cartridge is based on the conventional 9-by-19 millimetre Parabellum pistol round. It uses a more powerful charge and a steel core to ensure reliable armour penetration. The iron sights are an open type, with front post and rear notch. They are more than adequate for use in game within the effective range. With the machine pistols in Modern Warfare 2 you have the option of adding either the red dot or holographic sight to the weapon. The enhanced precision gained with the red dot means you can be effective at a longer range, although the damage drop off over such distances are quite severe. The holographic sights are very similar to the red dot - the only real difference is the appearance of the reticle - the choice comes down to your personal preference. The PP2000 is particularly deadly at close range - it has a good rate of fire with high damage. However, outside close range engagements the PP2000 is weak so you will need to hit your target multiple times to score a kill - and in a straight firefight against an assault rifle you will almost always lose at range. Much like the Skorpion from COD4, the PP2000 has practically no recoil so you can fire fully auto without missing your target. One major disadvantage is the small magazine size - you get a mere 20 rounds. You will need to reload after every engagement, and if you run into a larger number of enemies at once you wi

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy This time, we'll be taking a look at the first available Light Machine Gun, the L86 LSW. It is essentially a modified version of the L85, an assault rifle. The L86 has a longer and heavier barrel, a different handguard, and bipod attachement. The L86 is a light support weapon rather than an LMG, but in-game it shares some of the same traits as the rest in its category. As with all the LMGs, it is fully automatic. The L86 is a British weapon - the only such weapon in the game, in fact - and was introduced as part of the SA-80 programme in 1985. Like the assault rifle variant, the L86 fires the intermediate 5 point 5-6 by 45 mil NATO round. The iron sights are an open rear notch - front blade type. They normally would be used only as a backup, and in-game while they are OK, the other available optics are an improvement. The L86 boasts a high rate of fire, like most of the LMGs - and also has high damage per shot. In fact, it is capable of inflicting the most damage per second of all available primary weapons. However, this is only really useful if you can make those shots count - and the massive recoil makes the L86 tricky to use effectively. At close range, coupled with steady aim - it's nearly insurmountable as a 'spray n' pray' weapon. It might lack the mobility of an SMG, but close up it will destroy your opponents. Unsilenced with stopping power, even in core - 2 bullets is enough to kill - at all ranges. While it's easy to hit your target twice at close range, taking a shot at longer ranges is difficult. The first shot is always accurate - but the recoil means that the second one won't be unless you fire in short bursts. The key to using this weapon at range is to master the double tap - fire once, wait for your aim to fall back on target, and fire again. Score two hits and you've got a kill. You cannot employ usual run and gun tactics with an

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy This time around we're looking at another secondary weapon, first in the shotgun category - the SPAS-12. The SPAS-12 is a pump-action shotgun, meaning that for every round fired you have to wait until the action is cycled until you can fire again. In real-life the SPAS-12 can operate in semi-automatic mode (much like the M-ten-fourteen), firing at a rate of about 4 shots per second. Presumably, for balance purposes, the rate of fire has been limited. The SPAS-12 is an Italian weapon, designed and first produced in 1979 by Franchi. It fires the common 12-gauge shotgun cartridge, although it is limited to shells of the standard length of two and three-quarter inches. Presumably in-game the shotguns fire buckshot, likely double-aught or similar. The iron sights are a rear aperture, front post type - but they really don't matter as the limited range and shot dispersion of the shotguns mean aiming is among the least of your concerns. The SPAS-12, then, is a devastating weapon up close - as with most of the shotguns - usually resulting in a one-shot kill if even only a few of the pellets make contact. The SPAS-12's range is very good when compared to the rest of the shotguns - it can kill in ranges greater than that of the post-patch 1887's. However, at longer ranges a one-hit-kill certainly is not guaranteed - and at middle distances your shots will not connect at all. It's imperative that you use the shotgun for only close-range encounters - trying to run around in the open will mean that pretty much anyone will be able to outclass your weapon's range. Stick to the inside of buildings, twisty corridors and tight spaces and you'll be able to settle arguments very quickly with the SPAS-12. There are a number of attachments available through completing the marksman challenges for the SPAS-12 - the first of which is the red dot sight. The sights are not particu

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The MP5k is a fully automatic weapon, as with all the sub-machine guns. It's a shorter version of the more familiar MP5, as manufactured by German company Heckler and Koch. The MP5K is a shortened version of the MP5A2 variant - it was introduced in 1976. As with most of the MP5 family, it fires the familiar 9-by-19 millimetre parabellum cartridge, as per the NATO standard for handguns and submachine guns. The iron sights are the usual rotary drum rear with front hooded post, as seen on the full-size MP5. In game, the MP5k has a fast rate of fire and deals high damage up close. The fact that it's an SMG means you get the mobility benefit of a lightweight weapon too. However, the light weight of the weapon means felt recoil is significant. Coupled with a large drop off in damage at range, this means the MP5k cannot compete at longer distances. If you try and use the MP5k in a run-and-gun style as a lone wolf you will find yourself being picked off by assault rifles, snipers, and LMGs time and time again. You need to get close to your enemy for the MP5k to be effective - and it's up close where you can really be devastating with this weapon. There are a few different tactics that can work. The MP5k does high damage within optimum distance, so even with cold-blooded you can still kill quickly - the MP5k is a fine SMG to use silenced. The high mobility of the SMGs means that a rush or flanking style class can be used, too - although I found it was hard to attain higher kill streaks, you can break their into spawn from either the rear or via the flank and clear out a locked-down area. The most effective strategy I found was to use the SMGs in a support role in team games. While this may not have the glamour of being the lone wolf type, it was very effective and landed me the highest KDR in the game consistently - and often the highest number of kills, too.

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The AT4 is a Swedish weapon, produced by Saab Bofors Dynamics. It first entered trials with the Swedish army in 1981, and the US adopted it as their primary anti-tank weapon a few years later, replacing the older M72 LAW. The AT4 is designed for use primarily against vehicles - tanks, hence the 'AT' or 'anti-tank' designation. As there are no such vehicles in modern warfare 2 multiplayer, there have been some liberties taken with the weapon. The real AT4 is unguided; There is no 'HS' or 'heat seeking' variant. Presumably in Modern Warfare 2 this capability was added to make it more effective against air support, which is rather difficult to hit with an unguided missile. The AT4 fires projectiles 84mm in calibre, usually a h-e-a-t or 'HEAT' warhead (high explosive, anti tank). In game, the projectile is more likely to be a HEDP or, 'high explosive dual purpose' warhead, effective against both vehicles and unarmoured targets such as personnel, thanks to a fragmentation casing. The iron sights are obtrusive but it's accurate and easy enough to place your shot, so loss of peripheral vision is seldom an issue. Compared to the rest of the launchers in Modern Warfare 2, the AT4 is the most versatile, featuring two fire modes. The first is a lock-on mode, suitable for use against enemy air support. Aim, lock, fire. The lock and fire time is faster than both the stinger and the javelin, making it more likely you can fire this weapon before being killed. However, the AT4 is less powerful than the other two guided launchers, and will not destroy harriers, or the helicopters with one hit. This is definitely a disadvantage as the AT4 is a one-shot only weapon. Only the UAV and counter UAV can be destroyed with the single rocket. Regardless, the AT4 will cause enemy air support to expend flares, making it much easier for those with Stinger missiles to shoot down suppo

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Barrett is based on the real-life M82A1 SASR (or special applications scoped rifle). It is a semi-automatic weapon. It originates from the united states, and is produced by Tennesee-based Barrett Firearms Manufacturing. It was designed in 1980 and first entered service with the Swedish military in 1989 - and subsequenty with the US in 1990. It fires the 50 calibre Browning Machine Gun cartridge, also known as 12 point 7 by 99 millimetre NATO. In game, the Barrett comes with a scope attached by default. The Barrett is a high-powered rifle that is usually capable of taking down opponents in one shot. Unsilenced with stopping power, a hit to anywhere other than the limbs will be a one hit kill. As it's a semi-automatic, it is possible to fire the rifle quickly - although the massive recoil means the effective rate of fire is relatively slow. As a last-ditch attempt to stay alive at close quarters, emptying the magazine in the general direction of the enemy can prove quite effective, but under normal circumstances you will want to keep your fire rate low. The scope is essential for taking out targets at long range, as it has a high degree of magnification, allowing you to place accurate fire beyond the range of most other weapons. While aiming, you can hold your breath to reduce scope sway and increase your chances of hitting enemies at range - this will quickly become second nature. As a general rule of thumb, you need to keep your distance from your targets when employing a sniper rifle. Stick behind cover as you'll be harder to hit at range, and you can duck down to avoid incoming fire. If you can't get into cover going prone is a good alternative. This eliminates an obvious sillhouette and makes you harder to hit. Use the scope to scan chokepoints and high-traffic areas, but avoid staying scoped in for too long as danger can come from all angl

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy In this guide we are looking at the first available handgun, the USP .45. As with all the handguns, the USP is a semi-automatic weapon. And like the MP5K, it is a German weapon manufactured by Heckler and Koch. It was first introduced in 1993 in the 40 Smith and Wesson caliber as the USP 40. It was followed by a 9mm variant, then the USP 45 two years later in 1995. As its name implies, the USP 45 fires the .45 ACP - or Automatic Colt Pistol - cartridge, as popularised by its use in the venerable Colt 1911 pistol. The sights are a 3-dot tritium type, typical of most modern pistols, and are accurate enough for the effective range. In-game, the USP is a very nimble weapon capable of taking down enemies quickly at closer ranges. Damage up close is very high - with stopping power, two hits will do the job. However, outside of short range engagements the pistols become ineffective - at maximum range you will need to hit your target 4 times with stopping power, and 5 times without - on a moving target this is near impossible. Pistols serve best as a 'last-ditch' secondary role, useful in the middle of a firefight when you deplete your primary weapon's magazine - a fast swap to a pistol is a lot faster than reloading, and can make all the difference. Of all the attachments, none give you a definitive edge over the plain pistol, so you may as well stick the tactical knife or extended magazines on the USP. Against SMG users, shotguns and knifers the pistols can be very useful - if you're caught unawares, the USP can be brought to bear very quickly and a two-shot kill with stopping power can halt those who deign to unleash close-range hurt upon you. Pistols can be effective when used with an LMG - If you get caught in the middle of a reload, a pistol secondary might just save your life if ambushed - and at closer ranges a pistol may be more effective than the less

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The FAMAS is a burst fire weapon, meaning it will fire 3 rounds for every pull of the trigger. It is the current service rifle for the French military, and has been in service since 1978. It fires the NATO standard 5.56 by 45 mil cartridge. The iron sights are built into the top carry handle, and are a rear aperture and front shrouded post type. The FAMAS is a hard-hitting and accurate member of the assault rifle category. It is capable of placing the three rounds in each burst in a very small area, and with stopping power can kill in one burst at any range, assuming all shots hit. If you can aim accurately and quickly with the FAMAS, and get the three rounds on target, the enemy will simply not have time to react. Unfortunately, and the same is true for all of the burst weapons, if you fail to kill with the first burst you will be subject to a delay before you can fire again - giving the enemy time to return fire or to seek cover. When using the FAMAS, Taking a close range secondary weapon is a good idea. Any of the handguns, machine pistols or shotguns would make a fine pairing, and will fill the continuum of ranges at which you can compete. At long range the FAMAS shines in its accuracy, and your only real concern should be snipers - but if you can get a clean burst on target, even at long range, you should be able to eliminate them. Burst weapons rely on shot accuracy, so the optics are the best attachment choice. It's also important to ensure the first burst kills as often as possible, so anything that maximises lethality is a must. Stopping power is almost essential for the FAMAS, then - without it you'll find too many enemies need two bursts to go down, and in the gap inbetween you might find yourself taking fire. Scavenger is less useful than it is with the other assault rifles, as the burst fire modes force you to be more conservative with ammunit

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Glock 18 is unlocked at Level 22. It is a fully automatic weapon. It is an Austrian designed weapon, developed by the request of counter-terrorist unit EKO Cobra. Based on the Glock 17, which was originally designed in 1982, the earliest Glock 18 models were designed in 1985. As with the Glock 17, it fires the Nine - by - Nineteen - millimetre Parabellum cartridge. The iron sights are a rear notch and front post type, typical for a handgun. In-game, The Glock 18 is a high-recoil weapon, meaning it is difficult to stay on target at longer ranges. It also deals relatively low damage to targets, in some cases taking up to 5 hits to kill. The high recoil, obstructive muzzle flash and low damage means that the Glock 18 is not a weapon of precision. Where the Glock 18 excels is in its rate of fire - Eleven Hundred rounds per minute - not a single other weapon fires as quickly. Coupled with a tight hipfire spread, the Glock 18 is devastating up-close, providing an overwhelming volume of fire on target. The draw speed is good, too - so the Glock 18 makes a great sidearm for a long-range weapon. Effective use of the G18 means getting close to your opponent. Sheer volume of fire will mean you will win most firefights up close. Such is the rate of fire with the Glocks that Stopping Power is almost useless - I had most luck instead with Lightweight. Avoid long-range avenues, flank where you can and open up once you're in range - the enemy will not stand a chance. Aim speed isn't an issue with akimbo, and even reload times are quick - so Sleight of Hand is a waste of a perk. Use Bling if you want to pair attachments, such as akimbo and extended mags - otherwise the most effective blue perk would be Marathon, especially when paired with Lightweight. Steady aim tightens up your hipfire reticule somewhat, so is probably the most useful yellow perk to use

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The RPD is available as soon as you have access to create-a-class. It is a fully automatic weapon. It is of Russian design, and was developed towards the end of World War 2, entering limited service in 1944. It fires the 7-point-six-two by 39-millimetre Soviet M43 intermediate cartridge, the very same that the AK-47 uses. The open-type iron sights resemble that of the AK-47, too - in fact, the RPD is a passable substitute for the AK until you reach level 70. The RPD has characteristics typical for an LMG - it has a large magazine and deals considerable damage. You can lay down substantial suppressive fire with this weapon, denying the enemy movement through chokepoints and effectively defending an area. LMGs don't suffer from damage drop-off at range like most other weapons - with stopping power, 2 hits will kill at any distance. The RPD's rate of fire is relatively slow, but the devastating damage means this isn't an issue, except perhaps at closer ranges. One hundred rounds in the magazine is enough for almost 10 seconds of sustained fire, although I would recommend firing only in bursts. The reload speed is very, very slow. 10 seconds, during which you are very vulnerable. Movement and aim speed are slow, too - the RPD is a very deliberate weapon. As the RPD is a slow weapon, Sleight of Hand Pro is a great perk to use as your aim speed will increase - allowing you to compete more evenly at close range - and the reload speed is decreased to a more acceptable level. Bling can also be used if you can't decide between attachments - Grip and FMJ is a particularly deadly combination, but bear in mind your aim and reload speed will be a lot slower than your typical opponent's. Stopping power is a must if you want 2-hit kills, but that's not to say the RPD is ineffective without - if you prefer another red perk you can probably still do some damage regard

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The AA-12 is unlocked at level 18. It is fully automatic, the only such shotgun in the game. The AA-12, or the 'Auto Assault 12', was originally developed in 1972 by Maxwell Atchisson in the United States. The version in game is a modern revision to Atchisson's original design, as produced in 2005 by Military Police Systems, Incorporated. The AA-12, like all the other shotguns, fires the common 12-gauge cartridge. Based on the number of pellets per shot fired, it's likely to be Double-Aught Buckshot. The iron sights are somewhat bulky, but given the limited range of the AA-12 you are unlikely to have any problems aiming. As is typical for the shotguns, the AA-12 is deadly up close, capable of killing in one-shot at point blank ranges. As the AA-12 is fully automatic, the range and damage inflicted is somewhat less than the slower-firing SPAS-12, but two or three shots is normally enough to kill anyone within effective range. The reduced range means you will have to get closer to your enemy to kill them, but there's little that can stop you once you're in range. The automatic fire means the first shot isn't as critical as it is with the SPAS, as if you hold down the trigger you can unleash a further 7 shots in just a couple of seconds. The AA-12 has a relatively small magazine, however - just 8 rounds - so if you waste all of them you will be vulnerable until you reload. The AA-12 works best in situations where you can get close to an enemy before they have a chance to fire upon you. Stopping Power isn't essential with this weapon, as if you're in range holding down the trigger will unleash a deadly hail of buckshot. The key is getting as close as possible - so for your red perk slot Lightweight is by far the best choice. Couple the AA-12 with an SMG for maximum mobility. If you plan on using the AA-12 quite often in a game, you might consider using Sc

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The UMP-45 is the second available SMG, and is unlocked from the start. It is a fully automatic weapon. As with the USP 45, and the MP5K, the UMP is a German weapon, manufactured by Heckler and Koch. It was designed in 1999, as a larger calibre counterpart to the MP5. It also uses modern polymers to save weight over the older HK designs. It fires the .45 ACP cartridge, at a cyclic rate lower than most submachine guns to counteract the increased recoil of the .45 calibre bullet. Iron sights are a rear notch and front hooded post type. In-game, the UMP is a powerful weapon that combines some of the best aspects from the Assault Rifle and SMG categories. Even at long range, the UMP will deal very high damage - enough for a 3 hit kill with or without stopping power. It's not as controllable at long range as some of the assault rifles, but with burst firing can still be very effective. Up-close the slower rate of fire means other SMGs will beat it, but with stopping power the UMP becomes a 2-hit kill within effective range, which can be very deadly against unsuspecting groups of enemies. For your blue perks, you're best using sleight of hand or scavenger, unless you need bling for the 'silenced-scope' approach. SMGs are quick to aim even without sleight of hand pro, but it will give you a slight advantage in a straight firefight - although you will need a good secondary to fall back on when you're out of ammo. Scavenger eliminates this issue, and scavenger pro will ensure you have plenty of ammunition for the UMP. This frees up your secondary slot for a launcher, such as the thumper or stinger. For your red perk I'd recommend stopping power if you're unsilenced - and plan to get close to the enemy - or cold-blooded if you're silenced. Stopping power isn't as effective as it is with some other guns, but you'll definitely notice the difference close

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Thumper is a single-shot weapon, requiring a reload after every shot. It's unlocked once you reach level 14. The M79 grenade launcher was designed in the United States with the intention of giving the typical infantryman more fire-power in a compact package. The M79 is known by a variety of familiar names, such as the 'Thump-Gun', the 'Bloop Tube' or 'Blooper', and in-game: the 'Thumper'. While it was eventually superseded by the under-slung M203, when it was introduced in 1961 it was the best option available, despite being only single-shot. It fires the 40 by 46 millimetre grenade - the same as the M203 - and in real life can fire a variety of different types of grenade. In-game, only High Explosive rounds with an impact fuze are used. The iron sights are an adjustable ladder-style leaf-type, as the heavy and slow grenade projectile will drop substantially over its 350 meter range. In-game, the Thumper is essentially an M203 which resides in your secondary weapon slot rather than your primary attachment slot. The only real difference is that you must aim with the iron sights when firing the Thumper, as with the RPG. If you attempt to fire from the hip there will be a delay as the weapon is raised. The Thumper is useful when you want the explosive power of the M203 but are not using an assault rifle. Of course, it can be used in a grenadier class where you use both the M203 and the Thumper, giving you 4 grenades in total. The arc of the projectiles limits the range of the Thumper but does mean you can land grenades around corners and through windows without line-of-sight. The blast radius means you don't have to get a direct hit on enemies either, so blindly firing into occupied buildings can be very effective. It can be employed against more open areas too. Often to great effect around well-trafficked corners and known choke-points. In any g

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Intervention is a bolt-action sniper rifle - the only such one in the game - meaning the action must be manually cycled between each shot. It's available alongside the Barrett .50 Cal as soon as you unlock create-a-class. The Intervention M200 rifle is just a single element of CheyTac's long range rifle system. It originates from the United States and is based on the earlier 'EDM Arms Windrunner' rifle. The Intervention entered production in 2001. It fires the specially designed .408 CheyTac round, suitable for multiple roles, including anti-personnel, ant-materiel, and counter sniper roles. It lacks the raw kinetic energy of the .50 caliber BMG round, but has a superior muzzle velocity and more balanced aerodynamics, meaning it can reach out accurately to greater distances than most other cartridges. As with the Barrett .50 Cal, you need to be both accurate and patient, adopting a defensive role, anticipating an offensive push and setting up a firing zone over a chokepoint to be your most effective. While the Barrett has a higher effective rate of fire and larger magazine, the Intervention has identical damage and has a unpredictable but otherwise significantly reduced viewkick. Most of the time you won't lose sight of your target between shots. In addition, the reload time of the Intervention is quicker than that of the Barrett, useful should you decide not to use Sleight of Hand. The Intervention has higher idle sway when scoped in than the Barrett, meaning that holding your breath is more essential for accurate fire. The slow rate of fire means you have to plan your shots, which can be beneficial for your accuracy - it's tempting with a semi-automatic weapon to just spray and pray, but the Intervention quickly teaches you to aim before you fire. The fast aim speed you get with Sleight of Hand Pro is hard to pass up, however - it's definitely my preferr

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The .44 Magnum is modelled on the real-life Colt Anaconda. It's unlocked at level 26. The Anaconda is a double-action revolver of US design, and was introduced in 1990. It was available with a 4, 6, and an 8 inch barrel. The version in-game is the 6-inch variant. The Anaconda is a large-framed revolver firing a high-calibre cartridge, the .44 Magnum, from which this weapon takes its name in-game. The .44 Magnum is a hard-hitting round, and this is reflected in Modern Warfare 2 as the magnum deals the highest overall damage of all handguns. In practical terms, this means it will kill in 2 rounds up close, or 3 at a distance - with or without stopping power. Stopping power has a slight effect at middle ranges, but the Magnum is the handgun that benefits the least from it. The awesome power of the 44 magnum is tempered by the limitations of its 6-round cylinder. No matter how good your aim, two slain opponents without a reload is good going. Ideally you'll stick to single engagements with the Magnum. The Magnum is a surprisingly controllable weapon, and can be fired at a fast rate quite effectively. There is a substantial amount of visual recoil, but at close to medium range it isn't a factor - meaning that if you have a clear shot on a target 3 quick successive rounds should effectively put them down. Reload time isn't too bad with the Magnum - the use of a speedloader makes it relatively quick. Sleight of Hand does help at times if your aim is off and you need another 6 rounds, but ideally any firefight should be over before you have to reload. As a handgun, the Magnum has exceptional draw speed, so when used as a backup it can be brought to bear very quickly, perfect if you're caught unawares. As mentioned, Stopping Power isn't necessary with the Magnum, so it makes a great sidearm if you're using an alternative red perk for your primary weapon.

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The SCAR-H is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 8. The SCAR, or 'Special Forces Combat Assault Rifle' was developed by Belgian Fabrique Nationale de Herstale for the US Special Operations Command. Intended as a potential replacement for the M16 derived rifles currently in service, the SCAR first entered testing in 2007. The SCAR-H is not technically an assault rifle at all - as it fires a full-sized rifle cartridge it is more accurately described as a Battle Rifle. The SCAR-L is the assault rifle variant, firing the NATO 5.56 millimetre intermediate cartridge. The SCAR-H, however, fires the more powerful 7.62 by 51 millimetre NATO rifle round. The SCAR-H is one of three high powered assault rifles that do 40 damage at close range and 30 long range, the other two being the TAR-21 and the AK-47. The only assault rifle that does more damage than these three is the F-A-L. The SCAR-H, then, is a powerful weapon - and it's coupled with high accuracy, minimal recoil and good iron sights. The only real downside is the small magazines - just 20 rounds - and the limited supply, just 3 magazines unless you use Scavenger. The underslung grenade launcher and shotgun are available for the SCAR - suitable for a grenadier class or as a close-quarter backup with the Shotgun. The underslung weapons can be a useful counter to the lack of primary ammunition, although unfortuately the shotgun isn't particularly effective in Core. The iron sights are easy to use on the SCAR, but optics can be a good choice as they will improve your overall sight picture by allowing a clearer view on - and around - your target. Scavenger Pro is one thing that is essential with the SCAR, unless you have a secondary weapon you're happy to fall back on - even so, you'll burn through ammunition very quickly so the more you've got the better. Using Scavenger instead of Sleight of Han

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The M93 is unlocked at level 38, and is one of the three burst-fire weapons in Modern Warfare 2. The word 'raffica' means 'burst', in the sense of gunfire, in Italian. Unlike the M16A4 and FAMAS, it's a secondary weapon - but it still packs quite a punch. It's an Italian weapon, produced by longstanding arms manufacturer Beretta. The M93 was based on the semi-automatic Model 92 - well known as the current US service pistol, the M9. It was designed in the 70s, taking the basic M92 design and modifying it to be suitable for selective fire, adding a foregrip, stock and muzzle brake. It fires the same 9-by-19 millimetre parabellum round, delivering 3 rounds at a cyclic rate of about eleven-hundred RPM. The M93 handles like a pistol - drawing and aiming almost as quickly as the handguns. In any case, it's a great backup weapon as it's nimble and quick to fire. The burst fire ability means it's capable of dealing out lethal firepower very quickly - as with all the burst weapons, time to kill is remarkably quick if your first burst connects. Of course, if you miss you're at a disadvantage - so, as with the FAMAS and M16, first-shot accuracy is vital. Up close, hitting your target is easy - but the long-range damage of the raffica is unusually high for a secondary weapon. Aiming at long range can be tricky, but with 30 damage at maximum range, 3 hits with stopping power will kill. As far as your perks are concerned, your blue perk is up to you - you're best off picking an appropriate perk for your primary weapon here. Up close the M93 will be a one-burst kill without stopping power, so an alternative red perk can work if your primary remains effective without stopping power. If you're using the silenced M93 you might find that the reduced range means fewer one-burst kills, so I'd go with Stopping Power when silenced as then it will be a one-burst kill at all

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy Like all the LMGs, it's a fully automatic weapon. It's unlocked at level 16. It's a German weapon, manufactured by Heckler and Koch, designed during the late 1990s and was adopted by the Bundeswehr in 2005. It fires the intermediate 5.56 millimetre NATO cartridge, just like the M16 and its variants, although as a belt-fed weapon the MG4 is designed for support roles and more sustained fire. In game, the MG4 is one of the lower powered LMGs, dealing 30 damage per shot at all ranges - the same as the M240. It does, however, boast very low recoil - the MG4 is capable of putting rounds on a target even when firing full auto. Unfortunately, the MG4 is marred by a couple of faults in-game - the silencer available doesn't function correctly, and worse still the iron sights are misaligned - the actual point of impact is somewhere near the bottom of the central front post, rather than the tip. Because of this, the optical attachments are a very sensible choice with the MG4. You can compensate without, but even knowing the approxmiate offset, it's difficult to land shots accurately at long range. To be most effective with the MG4, you need to fire from a stationary position, ideally from behind cover or while prone. Good awareness of where the enemy is spawning and their likely movement should help you set up a firing position ahead of them, where you should have no trouble in taking them out. In a more aggressive role you can push towards the enemy, and if you can flank them or take them by surprise you may be able to take out an entire group. Hold your ground and if you're in a good position you may even be able to repel their counterattack, as they attempt to score a revenge kill. Don't linger too long in one position, however, as the more people you kill the more who will be out for revenge - you can expect a barrage of grenades and explosives to come your way if

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Striker is a semi-automatic weapon, unlocked at level 34. Essentially a shotgun revolver with a clockwork-driven cylinder, the Striker was originally designed in what was Rhodesia and found its initial commercial success upon its introduction in South Africa. The original design, known as the Armsel Striker, was drafted in the early 1980s. An improved iteration known as the Protecta was developed later - and there were some foreign clones and licensed copies manufactured, such as the Sentinel Arms Striker-12 and the Cobray Streetsweeper. The Striker fires standard 12-gauge shotgun cartridges. In-game, the Striker has good range but poor damage when compared to the other shotguns. It fires only 6 pellets per shot, unlike the 8 fired by most other shotguns (Ranger and Masterkey excluded) The low damage is made up for by a generous cylinder size - 12 rounds - and a healthy rate of fire, capable of up to about 300 rpm if you can pull the trigger fast enough. The range is only bettered by the SPAS-12, single 1887 and the Masterkey attachment, and although low the damage is more consistent than most shotguns. The Striker will kill in one shot at point blank range, but for the majority of its effective range you'll need to get more than one shot on target. With a quick trigger finger this usually isn't too much of an issue. If you're effectively using the Striker as your primary weapon, the most effective blue perk would be Marathon, as the closer you are to the enemy the more effective the Striker will be. If you're using it as a secondary for anticipated close quarter engagements, I'd recommend Sleight of Hand to speed up the otherwise lethargic reload. Cartridges are inserted individually, and the process is lengthy if you've depleted the cylinder entirely. I'd recommend refilling the cylinder whenever you are in a relatively safe position - even if you

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Vector is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 12. It is a modern weapon designed around a unique recoil-absorbing action. It was developed by American company Transformational Defense Industries, or TDI. It was designed in 2006 and entered production in 2009. The action of the Vector, known as the Kriss Super V, directs the recoil away from the shooter, allowing its powerful .45 ACP round to be fired at a high cyclic rate without loss of accuracy. In-game, The Vector has the fastest fire rate of all primary weapons. It's also the most controllable SMG, with the least recoil, and can be fired accurately out to middle ranges. However, the Vector has one critical flaw: it deals the lowest damage per shot of all weapons. Without stopping power, even up close, it's a four-hit kill. At long range you'll need 5 hits. Even with stopping power you'll need 3 hits up close. The fast rate of fire makes up for this somewhat, but when using the Vector you need to ensure you can comfortably hit your target with 4 or 5 shots. If you attempt to compete in a straight firefight against an assault rifle, it's likely you will lose at any range. The fast rate of fire means that Scavenger is a sensible choice for the Vector, as otherwise you'll burn through ammunition all too quickly. Marathon is by far the best choice if you plan on flanking or rushing the enemy, and when coupled with the high mobility of SMGs will allow you to cover long distances more quickly. If you're using a silenced weapon Cold Blooded is a good red perk to use. The mobility of SMGs means you can get closer to the enemy quicker, and the silencer will allow you to surprise groups of enemies attacked from behind. After you've made your kill, go into hiding and they simply won't be able to find you, even with a UAV in the sky. If you're unsilenced and taking the aggressive route, Stopping P

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Stinger is a single-shot weapon, unlocked once you reach Level 30. Designated the FIM-92, it was designed in the United States by Raytheon Missile systems with the intent to replace the ageing FIM-43 Redeye. It entered service with the US military in 1981. The Stinger relies on infrared homing to guide itself to the target once fired. It locks on to an aircraft's hot exhaust ports until it's close to the target, at which point it diverts towards the main airframe. The Stinger is a 70mm diameter missile, 1.5m long, and weighs 10kg. It's effective payload is 3kg of high explosive with an impact fuze, meaning that the Stinger must strike the target to kill. In-game, the Stinger is only capable of firing when locked on - it can not be used against targets other than air support. Usage is very simple - aim, lock and fire. Hold the target in the sight for a couple of seconds and the high-pitched long beep means the Stinger is ready to fire. You get two missiles with the Stinger, and can restock with Scavenger, allowing you to take out all but the most resilient support. It's possible that an errant missile may strike the ground, and can get you kills, but it's a very rare occurrence. UAVs and Counter UAVs are the easiest air support to shoot down - as long as you can spot them. They move silently and are a relatively small target, but once spotted a single missile will down them, denying the enemy any radar advantage. Harriers are among the most common prey of Stinger missiles - they are loud, stationary targets that lack any countermeasures against the Stinger. They're also dangerous when left in the sky - harriers will often turn a seven killstreak into an altogether more dangerous eleven, so shooting them down promptly should be your prime concern. Attack Helicopters also lack countermeasures and can be downed with one missile, but they are mobile an

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The WA2000 is a semi-automatic weapon, unlocked at level 36. It's of an unusual bullpup design, and was produced by German company Walther. Production started in 1982 but not many were made; Only 176 were ever produced, largely due to the rifle's high price and niche role. Production stopped in 1988. It fires the .300 Winchester Magnum round, a powerful and consistent round at all ranges. The bullpup design means the WA2000 has a 25.6 inch barrel in a weapon 35.6 inches long - its compact size perfect for quick deployment and urban operations. In-game, the WA2000 deals moderate damage, somewhat less than the Barrett and Intervention but greater than the M21 EBR. The damage multipliers for this weapon mean that a hit on the upper chest, neck or head will be a one hit kill when unsilenced. What's interesting about the WA2000 is that Stopping Power will not change the one hit kill profile - it will remain just as effective without, with the exception of shooting through cover or at an already injured enemy. The recoil is mild, but sufficient enough to prevent rapid fire at longer range - again, this puts the WA2000 somewhere between the high powered rifles and the lower-powered M21 EBR. Overall, I'd recommend you use the WA2000 unsilenced with Cold Blooded - you'll be invisible to air support and UAVs, and with Cold Blooded Pro you'll often go undetected by enemies when you're prone. Freedom from Stopping Power does open up some opportunity to experiment - you could use Lightweight to get to sniping positions more quickly, or Danger Close Pro coupled with some explosive killstreaks and claymores. Hardline coupled with the UAV And Counter-UAV would give you and your team the radar advantage. UAV is a great killstreak to use while sniping as it will give you an idea of where the enemy team is headed - allowing you to set up a firing position ahead. The Count

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy Like all the hand guns, it's a semi automatic weapon. It's unlocked at level 46. M9 is the US army designation for the Italian-made Beretta 92F. It was designed in 1975 and was adopted as the M9 by the US army in 1985, officially entering service in 1990. The M9 replaced the M1911A1 as their primary sidearm. It fires the NATO standard pistol cartridge, the 9 by 19 millimetre Parabellum round. In-game, the M9 is a fast-switching sidearm with a short effective range. Up close it can be deadly, but it loses effectiveness at distance. Compared to the USP .45, the M9 has a larger magazine and lower recoil, but is effective out to a shorter range. I prefer the iron sights on the M9, but in practical terms there's not a massive difference between them. While the USP has the edge in range the M9 makes up for it through controllability and capacity. The M9 suits either Stopping Power or Lightweight for your red perk; Stopping Power will give you two-hit kills up close, while Lightweight Pro is useful for the improved manoeuvrability and faster recovery from sprinting. As a sidearm you're better off designing your class around your primary weapon; As a general rule of thumb I would use the M9 with stopping power, and the Magnum with a different red perk - both configurations giving 2-hit kills up close. Your blue perk should depend on your primary weapon, but in most cases I prefer sleight of hand for an aggressive role, as it will give you the edge in aim and reload speed. Marathon is always a great perk for a rush or flanking class, although generally speaking attempting to rush with a pistol is suicide - you'd be much better off using an SMG. Your third perk is again better decided by your primary weapon and style of play. When using the Last Stand perk, the M9 is the default pistol if you don't have a pistol secondary. This does mean if you use M9 a

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The TAR-21, also known as the Tavor Assault Rifle for the 21st Century, is a fully-automatic weapon, unlocked at level 20. The Tavor is an Israeli weapon, used and issued as standard in certain brigades in the IDF. Designed in the 1990s, it first saw service in Israel in 2002. It fires the NATO standard 5-point-5-6 by 45 millimetre round, and uses standard STANAG magazines. The TAR-21 is a bullpup weapon, the shortened length useful for urban operations and clearing buildings, without sacrificing barrel length or muzzle velocity. Rifle power in a carbine package. In-game, It's one of three high-damage, 'automatic fire' assault rifles - the SCAR-H and AK-47 share this classification. The TAR-21 has the fastest rate of fire of all three but also the greatest amount of recoil - this, coupled with the high damage, means the TAR-21 is one of the best assault rifles to use in close quarters. Paired with stopping power there's not much that will beat it up close. At longer distances you will need to burst fire to counteract the recoil, but with practice the Tavor can be deadly at a distance as well as up close. For your blue perk, I'd recommend Scavenger - the Tavor's fast rate of fire means having a few extra magazines will come in useful. I do like Sleight of Hand Pro for the faster aim and reload speed - but you will run out of ammunition more quickly, and end up with just your secondary to fall back on. If you do use sleight of hand, I'd recommend a machine pistol such as the PP2000, M93 Raffica, or TMP to serve as a backup until you can pick up an enemy weapon. When using Scavenger, a quick-swapping secondary such as the Raffica or a handgun can be useful when you are caught in the middle of a reload - or alternatively you could carry a Stinger to quickly counter enemy air support when needed. The TAR-21 is a high-powered assault rifle, and Stopping Pow

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The TMP, or Tactical Machine Pistol, is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 58. The TMP was designed by Austrian company, Steyr, in the early 90s. It fires the NATO standard pistol cartridge, the 9-by-19 millimetre parabellum round. The TMP is no longer produced - in 2001 the design was sold to Swiss company Br:uger and Thomet, who since developed the TMP into their MP9 design. The TMP is renowned for its controllability, allowing for accurate automatic fire, unusual for a typical machine pistol. In-game, The TMP reflects its real-life stability, as it has practically no recoil. Although damage is low it has a fast rate of fire, at 900 rounds per minute. Unfortunately the fast rate of fire exacerbates the TMP's primary weakness; The magazine capacity of 15 means you will burn through ammunition very quickly. Accuracy is of the utmost importance - even with stopping power, at long range you'll need 4 hits to kill. With a clear shot this is relatively easy, but with a moving target or one behind cover you may struggle to kill your opponent before your expend your entire magazine. The TMP is extremely controllable when fired full auto, even at long range - so if engaging a stationary target don't be afraid to pin the trigger once you've lined up your shot. The near zero recoil means that the TMP is essentially analogous to the ACR as far as handling is concerned. The low ammo count and fast rate of fire means Scavenger is essential for the TMP if you plan on getting more than a few kills with it; You'll run dry very quickly otherwise. I tend to use the TMP as more of a temporary fallback when I'm out of primary ammunition; The 45 rounds you get without scavenger is more than ample to secure at least three kills, and by that point it should be possible to pick up an enemy weapon. There's no shortage of effective weaponry lying about - UMP45s and ACRs

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The AUG is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 32. The Armee Universal Gewehr, or 'universal army rifle' was one of the first successful Bullpup assault rifles, with the weapon action and magazine behind the trigger - closer to the shooter's shoulder than in a traditional design. It's an Austrian weapon, manufactured by Steyr. The first AUG variants were designed in 1977, with the HBAR following some time after. The AUG assault rifle entered service with the Austrian military in 1979. It fires the NATO standard 5-point-5-six by 45 millimetre intermediate cartridge, typical for an assault rifle or light machine gun. The HBAR variant of the AUG is essentially the same as the standard variant, with a longer and heavier barrel designed for sustained automatic fire without loss of accuracy. 42 round magazines are used instead of the more standard 30. The AUG is normally seen with its integrated Swarovski telescopic sight, but this is not present in Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer. Instead, the backup iron sights are used. The AUG HBAR combines some of the best features of both the LMG and Assault Rifle categories; You have the high power of the LMGs, particularly at range, with the reload and handling of an Assault Rifle. Recoil is present but relatively mild, and can be handled at longer ranges by burst firing. It is classified as an LMG in game - so your mobility and aim speed will suffer when compared to an assault rifle. Compared to the other LMGs the magazine capacity is less generous too - at just 42 rounds it's about the same as a typical Assault Rifle with extended mags. Nevertheless, with the right loadout the AUG is a formidable weapon, with sufficient firepower to tear through an entire team. The AUG suits an aggressive style of play, but suffers from the poor mobility and aim speed of the LMG class. It works well against groups of enemies, esp

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Ranger is a sawn-off, double barrelled shotgun, unlocked at level 42. The weapon featured in-game is an American shotgun of unknown provenance - 'Ranger' was the brand name for a line of hunting shotguns sold by Sears and Roebuck company, dating to the early 20th century. A variety of different manufacturers made shotguns under this brand name, so it's difficult to pin an exact model. The ranger uses standard 12-gauge shotgun cartridges, likely double ought-buck. The weapon has been extensively modified, with a sawn-off barrel and much of the stock has been removed. This will increase shot dispersion, reduce muzzle velocity and aid in concealment. There are no sights on the ranger, but this isn't so much of an issue as precision isn't one of the ranger's characteristics. The Ranger boasts the highest damage of all the shotguns in game - at point-blank range, each of the six pellets will deal 75 damage. This means that even without stopping power a single shot from the Ranger is capable of dealing 450 damage - enough to kill somebody four and a half times over. This massive damage is somewhat tempered by the very short range of the weapon - in fact the Ranger has the shortest effective range of all the shotguns. Still, if you can get close enough with the Ranger you will definitely have the upper hand - with the ability to kill even Painkiller users in just one shot up-close, this is the perfect weapon for those who like to get up close and personal. There are not many attachments available for the Ranger, and the first unlock is arguably the best; Akimbo gives you two Rangers, increasing your firepower with no real downside. Range, hipfire spread and damage remain the same as the single ranger - except now you get 4 barrels to unload instead of just two. It essentially boils down to extended mags in its effect. The other attachment, FMJ, increases penet

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The P90 is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 24. A bullpup weapon designed for a personal defence role, the P90 is manufactured by FN Herstal, based in Belgium. Design started in 1986 and production began in 1990. The P90 is used by a variety of counter-terrorist units and special forces all over the world. The P90 fires a specially-designed cartridge, the 5.7-by-28 millimetre. It's a small calibre with a steel penetrator. The smaller, faster projectile means it's more effective against body armour - and has substantially less recoil than a typical pistol calibre. In game, the P90 is a medium-damage weapon with a reasonably high rate of fire. It will kill in three shots up close with Stopping Power, or just two if one of those shots is a headshot. It also boasts the highest magazine count of all SMGs, with 50 rounds at your disposal - and an almost unending 75 with extended magazines. It does have a little recoil so hitting your target at range can be tricky until you learn to counteract it - but the large magazine means you can put consistent fire on a target while adjusting your aim. You also get a healthy supply of ammunition in reserve - 150 rounds total, almost twice as much as you would get with another SMG or assault rifle. This frees up your blue perk, should you with to use something else. Sleight of hand Pro is useful for the increase in aim speed, and although you don't need to reload often with the 75 rounds you get with extended mags, it's nice to have that benefit. Scavenger will also keep you supplied with ammunition and equipment - in any case it will come down to your preferred style of play - but extended mags serves as a passable alternative to Marathon for any rush setup. For your red perk, Stopping Power is - predictably - the most effective choice for any aggressive class. The faster rate of fire means you can adopt differ

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Javelin is a one-shot weapon, unlocked at level 50. The FGM-148 Javelin is a United States-made man-portable anti tank missile, replacing the older M47 Dragon. It was designed in response to the need for a man-portable anti-tank missile, with an advanced internal guidance system and sufficient destructive power to tackle modern armour. Design started in 1985, following subsequent prototypes, production and training, the first Javelins were deployed with US units in 1996. The missile itself utilises two shaped charges in its warhead; The precursor charge is smaller, and is designed to trigger the reactive armour found on many modern vehicles; The second larger charge penetrates the remaining conventional armour and disables the vehicle. In game, The Javelin is capable of locking onto either air or ground targets, which sets it aside from the other launchers. It's one of only two launchers that can destroy air support with just one undiverted missile - so it's much better than the AT-4 at taking out harriers and helicopters. However, it's not as effective as the Stinger - for a number of reasons. First of all, you only get one missile - so in the case of the higher killstreaks with countermeasures, you won't be able to take it down on your own. Secondly, the lock time of the Javelin is slower than the Stinger - if you're not cold blooded you'll often find you won't be able to launch before you're taken out. Thirdly, the non-direct attack path of the Javelin means it will take much longer to strike the aircraft - again, if you're not cold blooded you'll run a huge risk of being targeted in the meantime. Lastly, and most perplexingly, is the Javelin's proclivity to miss its intended target: Harriers, in particular, will often evade the Javelin on its way down - allowing the missile to strike the ground instead of the air support. While you can occasional

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The M21 EBR is a semi-automatic weapon, unlocked at level 56. There's actually no such weapon as the M21 EBR in real life - the weapon featured in game is more usually known as the Mark 14 Model Zero Enhanced Battle Rifle, or the M14 EBR. M21 refers to another sniper weapon system based upon the M14 rifle - and was in fact featured in COD 4. Presumably Infinity Ward used the M21 designation to emphasise this weapon's place in the sniper rifle category. In any case, the EBR is an improved variant of the venerable US-designed M14 battle rifle, originally designed in 1957. The EBR variant was first seen in 2001. Like most western battle rifles (such as the G3 and FAL) it fires the NATO standard 7.62 by 51 millimetre rifle cartridge. In real life the M14 EBR is more of a designated marksman's rifle than a sniper weapon, normally used as part of a squad to provide accurate fire beyond the typical assault rifle's capable range. This is reflected somewhat in-game, as the M21 EBR deals the lowest effective damage of all of the sniper rifles; Although the base damage is the same, the multipliers mean that this weapon has the smallest one-hit-kill profile. Unsilenced, with stopping power, a hit to the head, neck or upper chest will kill. Otherwise, the one hit kill zone is reduced - or when silenced without stopping power, eliminated entirely. However, the EBR also has the lowest recoil, meaning that you can more easily follow up with additional shots if required. This, coupled with the lower damage, means that most people familiar with the M21 EBR will instinctively fire two shots quickly - if both connect you'll be guaranteed a kill, otherwise depending on your loadout you might get lucky and kill with just one shot. Magazine capacity is generous for a sniper rifle - it's tied with the Barrett in this regard. The 10 round capacity is more useful with the EBR though,

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Desert Eagle is a US-designed, Israeli-manufactured weapon, originally designed by Magnum Research and now primarily manufactured by Israeli Military Industries. First production dates to 1982, and since then has become the go-to high-power handgun for films, television and video games. This is in part due to its large size and menacing appearance - but also due to the high-powered cartridge it fires, the 50 calibre Action Express round. The Desert Eagle is loud, expensive, it kicks like a mule and is completely impractical - but there's no denying it's popularity. In game, the Desert Eagle is a high-power, high recoil handgun - dealing two-hit kills up close without stopping power. It has slightly less power than the Magnum at range - but it does have one more round in the magazine. The defining characteristic of the Desert Eagle has to be its recoil - as far as secondary weapons go, nothing comes close to the recoil of this weapon. This means hitting your target multiple times is very difficult, particularly if you don't wait for the recoil to settle between shots - and to make matters worse the iron sights of the Desert Eagle are misaligned - so hitting even the first shot is troublesome. For this reason the Magnum is a much more common sight - and with good reason. The Desert Eagle is much less effective overall. If you insist on using a single Desert Eagle, or if you haven't unlocked akimbo yet - the key to managing the recoil of this pistol is to moderate your fire rate depending on your range from the target. At point blank range you can fire as fast as your trigger finger will allow - but at middle range you will need to wait until the recoil settles before firing again. With practice and restraint, you can ensure your shots connect, and with Stopping Power the two-hit kill range is quite generous. You don't get much ammunition with the Dese

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The FN FAL is a semi-automatic weapon, unlocked at level 28. The 'fusil automatique léger' or 'light automatic rifle' was designed in the wake of World War Two, by Belgian Based FN Herstal. The first prototype was completed in 1947, and the FAL first entered production in 1953, where it saw widespread adoption in the armed forces of NATO member countries. The FAL was originally intended to fire an intermediate cartridge - although this met with opposition from the US, who doubted the smaller calibre's lethality. Eventually the 7.62 by 51 millimetre cartridge was adopted as the NATO standard and this would be the cartridge the FAL would fire upon its production. This technically makes the FAL a battle rifle rather than an assault rifle - and thanks to its widespread adoption and usage, is regarded as a paradigm post-war battle rifle, often described as 'the right arm of the free world'. In-game, the FAL is a high-damage, mid-recoil weapon - and is the only available semi-automatic weapon in the assault rifle category. It deals the most damage per shot of all the assault rifles - the only real downside is that you have to pull the trigger for each shot. On the plus side, this does make it easier to regulate your fire rate, so once you're familiar with the weapon you can adjust the rate of fire to suit the recoil and range of the engagement - at longer ranges you'll want to allow the sights to settle before firing again. With practice, you'll be able to fire effectively on a target from close range out to quite some distance - although as a semi-auto weapon with a larger hipfire spread the FAL doesn't fare so well in close quarters. For your blue perk, I preferred Sleight of Hand for an aggressive role with the FAL - if you prefer to take a more conservative approach then Bling can be used to pair the Holographic and Silencer for silent two-hit kills across the

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The M240 is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 52. M240 is the US military designation for the Belgian-made FN M-A-G, or mitrai-lleuse d- app-ui gener-al - referring to this weapon's role as a 'general purpose machine gun'. It was adopted by the US Army in 1977, used as a coaxial tank-mounted weapon. Since then its role has been expanded to infantry usage. It fires the NATO standard rifle cartridge, the 7.62 by 51 millimetre. In-game, the M240 is a relatively low-damage, mid-recoil light machine gun with a very high rate of fire. It handles a little like the F2000, but benefits from the LMG's large magazine and lack of damage-drop off at range. The recoil is relatively mild, but is still sufficient to require burst firing at medium to long range to remain accurate - it's wise to readjust your aim between bursts too, as the muzzle flash will otherwise obscure your target. The iron sights are fairly good, somewhat similar to the M16's, and although they obscure some of the target the front post is a clear indicator of where the bullets will hit - useful for aiming at long range and one advantage over the MG4's misaligned sights. Sleight of Hand is a must for the LMGs - otherwise you'll find the aim and reload speed is too slow to be competitive. You get a generous amount of ammunition, even without scavenger, so it isn't too much of a sacrifice. The fast rate of fire means that stopping power makes a relatively small difference in the time to kill - but this assumes all your shots connect. I'd strongly recommend Stopping Power for the 3-hit kills it provides, otherwise you'll find your enemies will have ample time to get into cover before you're able to get effective shots on target. Your third perk is a little more open - I'm a fan of sit rep pro with the LMGs, as it gives you a good idea of where people are holed up with claymores - and the lo

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The M1014 is a semi-automatic shotgun, unlocked at level 54. M1014 is the US Army designation for the Italian-made Benelli M4 Super 90. The Benelli M4 was produced from 1999, and entered service with the US military as the M1014 the same year. The M4 uses an internal tube-magazine with a gas-operated action - and is chambered for conventional 12 gauge shotgun cartridges. In game, the M1014 is a mid-damage, mid capacity weapon with a good rate of fire and decent one hit kill potential. Unlike many of the shotguns, the M1014 doesn't have any major drawbacks - it's a good all-round weapon, as far as shotguns go. Damage is more than sufficient, and will often kill in one - but even in the cases where it doesn't you can quickly follow up with up to another three shots if needed. Reloading is frequent, and cartridges are inserted individually, but it's relatively quick and if you keep in the habit of topping up after firing you'll seldom find yourself running dry. It's a balanced, reliable weapon - and while it lacks some of the aggressive punch of the SPAS-12 it's an able close-quarter weapon nonetheless. The M1014 is pretty effective without any attachments - but some do have benefits. The shotguns are all close-quarter weapons - so you should either limit your usage of them to areas of the map suited to close quarter combat, or use cover and movement to minimise your time spent in the open. You'll want to steer clear of long sightlines, and avoid approaching enemies directly - as it's likely their weapons will outmatch yours unless you're very close. For your blue perk, it's really a choice between sleight of hand and marathon. Sleight of hand pro is essentially useless - but the faster reload can be useful. I'd recommend sleight of hand if you're using the M1014 as a backup. If you're using it as more of a primary weapon, however - Marathon is prob

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Mini-Uzi is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 44. It's an Israeli version, and is a scaled-down version of the larger Uzi submachine gun - named for its creator, Major Uziel Gal of the IDF. The Uzi was officially adopted by Israel in 1951, and entered service in 1954. It has long served as an effective personal defense weapon for tank crews and special forces. The Compact Mini-Uzi variant was first seen in 1980, with a higher rate of fire in a more concealable package. It fires the 9-by-19 millimetre parabellum cartridge, typical for a submachine gun. The Mini Uzi is a mid-damage SMG with a high rate of fire. It compares most closely to the P90, boasting a higher rate of fire but with a smaller magazine capacity. The rate of fire is second only to the Vector, but the Mini-Uzi deals more damage up close - which can make a difference when you factor in the potential for headshots. A Mini-Uzi with stopping power will kill in two shots where one is a headshot; The Vector is a 3 hit kill minimum. One downside is the relatively slow reload time; It takes a little over two seconds to complete, and can't be effectively reload cancelled. Still, you get 32 rounds so if you're accurate it's not such an issue - and the Mini-Uzi has one of the fastest switch times in the SMG category, so you can quickly fall back to a sidearm if you run into trouble. I was playing a lot of free-for-all with the Uzi and my preferred tactic was to maximise my loadout's speed and agility. Sleight of Hand was a must to improve the reload speed - in free for all you don't get long between engagements if you're using an unsilenced weapon, so the reduction in reload time is a must. The pro benefit is useful too - although Sleight of Hand Pro benefits SMGs the least, it does cut aim time to just 100 milliseconds from 200 - and for a kit designed for speed, every millisecond cou

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The RPG-7 is a single shot weapon, supplied with two rockets, and is unlocked at level 65. The 'Ruchnoy Protivo-tankovyy Granato-myot', or RPG -7, which translates as 'hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher' is a widely produced shoulder-launched anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade. It was first produced in the former Soviet Union, now Russia, and first saw service in 1961. The launcher is a simple device; Essentially a 40 millimetre tube with a firing mechanism. The ammunition is the more essential part of the weapon, with a 85mm high explosive shaped charge warhead with an impact fuze designed to penetrate armoured targets. There exists a number of ammunition types available for the RPG-7 - and the variant depicted in game is a conventional High Explosive Anti Tank round, although it has characteristics that better match the anti-personnel fragmentation grenade. In-game, the RPG-7 handles most like the AT-4, although it lacks a lock-on ability. The sights must be raised to fire, and upon firing the rocket will fly directly towards your target - as opposed to the M203 or Thumper, which take a parabolic trajectory. The iron sights are bulky and obtrusive, but fine aiming isn't too important with the RPG - the rockets are prone to veering off course, so the long-range accuracy of the weapon leaves much to be desired. You can employ the RPG-7 as an anti-air weapon, and is most effective against slower-moving, low flying killstreaks such as the harrier or pavelow. As the RPG is unguided you don't have to worry about flares. The Stinger would be a better choice thanks to the lock-on and one-hit kill, but if the RPGs are all you have available it's much better than nothing. One missile won't destroy most killstreaks - but the two rockets you're supplied with will. Two rockets means you get double the firepower of the AT-4 - which is particularly useful when employ

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The M16A4 is an assault rifle, which fires a 3-round burst. It is unlocked at level 40. The M16 rifle family was developed by American company ArmaLite, stemming from Eugene Stoner's design for a new generation battle rifle - the AR-10 in 7.62 calibre. By 1957, the US Army's needs had shifted and they were now looking for a weapon in the lighter 5.56 by 45 millimetre intermediate calibre - and thus the ArmaLite AR-15 was born - a smaller, lighter variant of the earlier AR-10. The first military variant of the AR-15, eventually known as the M16A1, first saw service in Vietnam, 1963 - and despite some faltering first steps with regard to maintenance and reliability, the M16 rifle remains in service today, albeit through a number of revisions and improvements. The most recent version, the M16A4, dates to 1996 - and is standard front-line issue for the US Marine Corps and some US Army Units. In-game, the M16A4 is a relatively high damage weapon which fires a three-round burst. The burst weapons tend have the advantage if the first burst kills, but lose this advantage if multiple bursts are required, due to the firing delay in-between each. Compared to the FAMAS, the M16A4 suffers at long range due to a quicker damage drop-off and higher recoil - but has better handling characteristics, including a faster reload and switch time. The fast reload of the M16A4 means that Sleight of Hand, while still beneficial, isn't critical to this weapon. Sleight of Hand suits aggressive tactics, firing from a mobile position - something that the burst weapons tend not so suit so well. Scavenger, then, can be a great alternative - particularly when paired with Claymores, as you'll be able to hold down a location with two entrances and have sufficient ammunition with Scavenger Pro to last for a quite a while. Bling is also a viable route with the M16 - the holographic paired wit

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The Model 1887 is a lever-action shotgun, and is unlocked at level 67. It was designed by famed American arms designer John Browning between 1885 and '87 - hence the designation. Browning would later be responsible for a variety of seminal US weapons, including the M1911 pistol. The lever action was chosen as a follow-on from Winchester's successful lever-action rifle, the Model 1873. While a reliable enough method of cycling the weapon, the lever-action was supplanted by the pump-action shotgun, notably the Model 1897 'Trench Gun'. Pump-action shotguns remain a popular choice to this day. The first 1887 shotguns were chambered for black powder 12 gauge cartridges, with a 10 gauge variant following soon after. Although the practical era of lever-action weapons was relatively short, they hold a certain notoriety as the weapons of the wild west - and the 1887's presence in Modern Warfare 2 is likely a homage to the motorcycle chase sequence in Terminator 2, in which the Model 1887 was wielded one handed and flip-cocked for maximum cinematic impact. In game, the Model 1887 deals moderate damage over a good range, when compared to other shotguns. The rate of fire is very slow - nearly one and a half seconds between each shot, so as with the SPAS-12, it's important to get a one-shot kill where possible. The 1887 is also the only weapon in Modern Warfare 2 to have its effectiveness patched in the name of weapon balance. There are but two attachments for the Model 1887; and only one of those has any major effect. Akimbo is the first unlocked, and gives you two shotguns at the cost of a greater hipfire spread and reduced range. Before the weapon was patched, the akimbo 1887s had identical range to the single shotgun; And the combination of high power with an improved rate of fire proved a little overpowering. Post-patch, the akimbo model 1887s are a shadow of their

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The ACR is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 48. It started life as a design for a lightweight modular rifle platform by American company, Magpul. Design on what was then-called the Magpul Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System started in 2006, and since 2008 the design has been licensed by Bushmaster as the Adaptive Combat Rifle, or ACR. It is designed around the 5.56 by 45 millimetre cartridge, although as a modular platform can be fitted to fire alternatives, such as the larger-calibre 6.8mm Remington 'Special Purpose Cartridge'. Although the ACR is yet to be fielded by any military force, its development does show promise as one of the potential replacements for the venerable AR-15 derived platforms currently in service today. In game, the ACR is a low-damage, low recoil weapon when compared to the other assault rifles. The M4A1 and F2000 share the same damage with the ACR, but the ACR has the slowest fire rate with the lowest recoil of the three. This means the ACR is very effective at long range - despite dealing minimal damage, you can reliably hit a target with automatic fire at a considerable distance. A sniper's bane, and pretty deadly at most other ranges too - the ACR retains near pinpoint accuracy however far away your target lies. For your blue perk, Scavenger is a sensible choice to allow you to be more liberal with your trigger finger - this is especially useful if you're using FMJ. The ACR is relatively weak up close, particularly if you're taken by surprise - so you should take care to avoid areas best suited to close quarter combat. You can bolster the close-range ability slightly through the use of Sleight of Hand Pro - the faster aim speed might give you the edge - but given that you can easily run out of ammunition with the ACR I'd consider Scavenger to be the better overall perk. For your red perk, Stopping Power is the l

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The F2000 is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 60. It was designed by FN Herstal in Belgium, and can be thought of as a bigger brother of the similarly-styled P90. It was first produced in 2001, and fires the NATO standard 5.56 by 45 millimetre intermediate cartridge. The bullpup layout and compact size make the F2000 a good choice for a Special Forces role, and has so far seen employment in several such units across the globe. In-game, the F2000 is a low-damage assault rifle, on par with the M4A1 and ACR in terms of damage. It boasts the highest fire rate of any of the assault rifles, firing a fearsome 925 rounds per minute. However, its most defining characteristic is the high recoil of the weapon, making staying on target a challenge. Couple the high recoil with the muzzle flash introduced with the high fire rate, and the reason for the F2000's status as the least popular assault rifle is clear; It's a very difficult weapon to use. For your blue perk, I'd recommend Sleight of Hand Pro for both the faster aim and reload. You will burn through your ammunition quickly, but the reload is pretty slow so it pays to be more nimble, particularly as you'll need to get closer to your enemy to be effective. Be sure to pick a decent secondary weapon to serve as a backup - most of the machine pistols will fare better at long range than the F2000. I was using the Glock 18s, as the single machine pistol handles in a similar way to the F2000, with a reasonably quick draw time. You could use akimbo for double the firepower. If you have extended mags available for the F2000, I'd probably favour Scavenger over Sleight of Hand to permit more liberal use of the weapon from the hip. For your red perk, you do have a little room to experiment - I'd recommend you start with Stopping Power, but the fast rate of fire of the F2000 means that once you're used to the

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy The 'Avtomat Kalashnikova', or 'Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle, Model 1947' is a fully automatic weapon, unlocked at level 70. It dates to post World War Two Soviet Russia, where the introduction of the first true assault rifle, the Sturmgewehr of Nazi Germany, had proven to be a deadly balance of firepower and manageability. Upon the STG's introduction to the battlefield in late 1943, the Soviets were quick to emulate captured examples; Design on the AK-47 began in 1944, with eponymous design lead Mikhail Kalashnikov's team eventually besting other proposed designs in trials and testing. The AK-47 brought with it a new intermediate cartridge heavily influenced by the Sturmgewehr's 'Kurz' intermediate round. The Model 43 7.62 by 39 millimetre cartridge was to be the platform the AK-47 was designed for, and was essentially a smaller version of the Soviet rifle cartridge, the 7.62 by 54 millimetre rimmed, as used in the Mosin Nagant. The tapered walls of the M43 cartridge also lent the AK one of its most distinguishing features - the pronounced curve on the magazine. It's no coincidence that both the Soviet intermediate and rifle cartridges are of the same calibre - it's a testament to industrial efficiency, as the same tools and gauges could be used to produce barrels and parts, for both classes of weapon. It's this utilitarian approach that has led to one of the most enduring and ubiquitous weapons ever made; Its durability, low cost and ease of use have secured its place in history over countless wars over the last six decades; And it will persist for many more conflicts yet to come. In-game, the AK-47 is a high damage assault rifle, in the same class as the SCAR-H and TAR-21. The SCAR-H has the greatest accuracy, and the TAR-21 has the greater rate of fire - the AK lies somewhere in-between. It's ideal for mid-ranged engagements, and suits fully automatic fire

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy In this episode, we're covering the first available submachine gun - the MP5K. It's a fully automatic weapon, and is available for use in multiplayer right from the start, as it's part of one of the default classes. The MP5K, or 'Maschinenpistole fünf kurz' originated in West Germany, and is manufactured by Oberndorf-based 'Heckler und Koch'. The original MP5 design dates to 1966, and was originally known as the HK54. The shortened MP5K variant was first produced a decade later, in 1976. The version of the weapon in game is presumably an early prototype. The MP5K is a direct derivation of the MP5A2 variant, with the 'Kurz' designation, meaning 'short'. Designed for use in counter-terror and security roles, the MP5K has a shortened barrel, a lighter bolt (resulting in a faster rate of fire) and a foregrip in lieu of a stock. Standard magazine capacity in multiplayer is a healthy 30 rounds, and extended magazines will take that to 45 instead. The version in-game lacks the iconic curved MP5 magazine, instead using a straight box magazine as used in the earlier models - the curved magazine was adopted later to allow more reliable feeding of hollow point rounds. Like the MP5A2, the MP5K fires the NATO standard pistol cartridge: The 9 by 19 millimetre Parabellum. In game, the MP5K is a high-damage weapon, albeit only at close range. It will kill in 3 shots to the body within its effective range, whereas most other SMGs will kill in 4. Long range performance falls a little short - like most of the SMGs, you will need to hit your opponent 5 times to ensure a kill. While the MP5K has the edge in damage over most SMGs, it doesn't compare as far as fire rate is concerned. At 750 rounds per minute, the MP5K is one of the slowest-firing SMGs - although this can work in your favour by conservation of ammunition. The recoil is moderate, although quite unpredictable

Facebook: http://facebook.com/AhoyYT Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy In this episode, we're covering the first available assault rifle - the M16. It fires a three-round burst, and is available for use in multiplayer right from the start, as part of one of the default classes. The M16 was first developed by American company Armalite, under the guidance of now-famed small arms designer Eugene Stoner. Known as the AR-15 when it was developed, the weapon wasn't known as the M16 until after Colt licensed the design for military production. The first rifles saw service in Vietnam in November 1963, with the experimental XM16E1 models issued to troops in the field by the end of the year. First impressions were not good; A few reliability issues with both rifle and cartridge led to the M16 becoming universally disliked among soldiers; It wasn't until the standardisation of the M16A1 model in 1969 that the issues were largely resolved. The version of the M16 depicted in Black Ops has the outward appearance of the A1 variant; However, these original rifles were semi or fully automatic only - the burst fire trigger group wasn't seen in standard issue rifles until the M16A2. Standard Magazine capacity is 30 rounds; Extended magazines have 50% more, at 45. As with most modern western assault rifles, the M16 fires the NATO intermediate 5.56 by 45 millimetre cartridge. In-game, the damage dealt is relatively high; On par with the other high-damage automatic rifles, needing just three shots to kill to the body within effective range. This means that the M16 is capable of killing in one burst, although all shots have to connect unless two strike the head. Outside effective range, a two burst kill seems more likely - hitting the head three times with a single burst is practically impossible at such range. The M16 is capable of putting about 450 rounds per minute downrange at full tilt - much slower than any of the automatic rifles, although th

Facebook: http://facebook.com/XboxAhoy Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy In this episode we're covering the first weapon in the shotgun category - the Olympia. The Olympia is a double-barreled shotgun, and is part of one of the default classes, so you'll be able to use it right from the start. The Olympia was marketed as the Rottweil Olympia '72. Rottweil is a German brand, owned by Dynamit Nobel - but the weapon itself was produced under license by Italian arms manufacturer, Fratelli Gamba Armi. It was made in 1972, with the 'Olympia' moniker likely applying to the Olympic games which took place in Munich that year. The Olympia has two barrels, in an over-and-under configuration - and a bead sight on the bore axis near the muzzle. A thoroughbred sporting shotgun, the Olympia is designed for skeet shooting - and although not intended for use in combat, takes on the role with aplomb in Black Ops. There's no magazine to speak of, but two barrels mean two chambered rounds - reloading is done via a break-barrel and the two spent cartridges are automatically extracted. The weapon fires 12 gauge shotgun cartridges, most likely double-aught buck in-game. The Olympia is a high-damage shotgun, on par with the Stakeout - and the fact that it's double-barreled means you can get the two shots off relatively quickly compared to the pump-action. One hit kills are common, and two will finish off most within your effective range. Be warned that outside of this range your pellets will have no effect - so using a shotgun from middle range out is an entirely fruitless pursuit. Spread is relatively high compared to the other shotguns, and recoil tends upwards - although given the spread and low capacity, recoil isn't a major factor at all as far as accuracy is concerned. Your mobility and aim speed are quick with the shotguns - just 200 milliseconds to aim down the sight, the same as an SMG. The reload is painfully slow, however - taking be

Facebook: http://facebook.com/XboxAhoy Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy In this episode we're covering the first weapon in the LMG category, the HK21. It's a fully automatic weapon, and is available as part of a default class from level 2. The HK21 originates from West Germany, manufactured by Heckler und Koch. It's based on the G3 battle rifle, and is ostensibly a general purpose machine gun variant of that weapon. It was introduced two years after the G3, in 1961, intended as a complement to H&Ks earlier offering. Similar in design and maintenance, the HK 21 had a few modifications that made it more suitable for sustained fire. A heavier barrel with quick-change capability, long range adjustable iron sights and detachable bipod comprise the key differences. The HK21 also boasts unique versatility as far as ammunition feeding is concerned; it's capable of accepting both magazines - including standard G3 20-round and larger drum magazines - as well as belt-fed ammunition more typical for a machine gun. Magazine capacity in-game is 30 rounds by default, or 60 rounds with the drum magazine. The HK 21 fires the NATO standard 7.62 by 51 millimetre rifle cartridge, just like the G3 - and most other western battle rifles. Damage dealt is high, and consistent at all ranges - unlike assault rifles or SMGs. The HK21 will be a 3-hit kill at any distance - and there's the potential for a two-hit kill if both are headshots. Rate of fire is moderate for the LMG category - on par with the RPK, the HK21 fires faster than the M60 but slower than the Stoner 63. Recoil is omnidirectional, with an upward bias. When fired in bursts it's very manageable. The only real downsides to the HK21 are its handling characteristics - your movement speed will be much slower, your aim time will be slow at 350 milliseconds, and the reload isn't quick either, taking nearly 4 seconds to complete. It's tempting to try and counter the sluggish nature of the LM

Facebook: http://facebook.com/XboxAhoy Twitter: http://twitter.com/xboxahoy This time we're covering the first of the sniper rifles - The Dragunov. It's a semi-automatic rifle, and is unlocked as part of one of the default classes at level 2. The 'Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova', or SVD, originates from the Soviet Union. The weapon was introduced in 1963, and has since been manufactured by Izh-evsk Mechanical Works, or 'IZHMASH'. Designed for a designated marksman role, the SVD has seen extensive use by Warsaw Pact nations, normally in a supporting role as part of a squad. Boasting the reliability and ruggedness of the more familiar AK variants, and the accuracy demanded of a marksman's rifle, the Dragunov remains in production today. Magazine capacity is a healthy 10 rounds, making it the highest capacity rifle in its class. The Dragunov fires the venerable Russian service rifle cartridge, as first used in the Mosin Nagant - the 7.62 by 54 millimetre rimmed cartridge. In-game, the Dragunov is capable of dealing one hit kills to the upper chest, neck and head. When silenced, only the head and neck will yield a one hit kill. Rate of fire is capped to 235 rounds per minute, despite being a semi automatic weapon - this is fast enough for most circumstances but prevents rapid fire as a close range defence. Recoil is relatively strong, pulling upward and slightly to the right with a slow recovery. Aim speed is correspondingly sluggish, taking 400 milliseconds to scope in - and cannot be sped up through the use of Sleight of Hand Pro. Along with the decent capacity, reload times are reasonably quick - just 3 seconds to complete, which for a sniper rifle is more than manageable. The Dragunov comes with its very own scope by default - the PSO telescopic sight, or 'Pritsel Snaipersky Optichesky', which has a unique chevron reticle and rangefinder. As far as optics go, it's not a bad scope for the weapon - the default zoom level