Speaking as a primary recon class, versatile sniper, hence my gamertag "sniper hearty" I would say that the SRR is a situation specific weapon.

It does pack some damage, allowing for easy mid range "finishing off with pistols". Anytime someone is packing an SRR I recommend using an accurate fast fire pistol such as an M9, Colt, or the first pistol. (using a heavy barrel or suppressor). The SRR is typically a long-range sniper, you know, the ones people use when sitting on a mountain or camping out on top of a rock. Best for the player who is controlling a MAV from the corner of a map, spotting people with his binoculars, and taking long range shots with his hunter scope and bipod.

I have each sniper set up with the attachments I like to use that suit the type of situation I use them in. For example, the M40A5 is my "urban snapshooter" rifle. I have it equipped with a 6x scope and a 12x. and a flash suppressor w/straight pull. This allows me to easy shoot down corridors and through windows and taking out rather close infantry while the rifle pack enough of a punch and accuracy in order to zoom up to 12.

Another example is the Recon 338. One of my favorite setups, this is my go to "stealth sniper". By utilizing a 6x scope, 7x, or 8x scope, a suppressor, a straight pull bolt, and a 12x variation- this sniper rifle is perfect for getting quick headshots from the side of the map. Useful with a radio beacon for remaining a stubborn threat that the enemy will have to weed out to completely eliminate, and binoculars for easy target acquiring and range measurements, or claymores to sneak in a set up a trap in enemy territory. Once you get used to the drop on this rifle, it provides the ultimate "behind-enemy-lines" saboteur and anti-sniper solider.

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