SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle: Difference between revisions

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*Sniping is easier if you turn down your look sensitivity. Unfortunately, this makes the shotgun and other close quarters combat weapons slightly harder to use in a chaotic environment.
*Sniping is easier if you turn down your look sensitivity. Unfortunately, this makes the shotgun and other close quarters combat weapons slightly harder to use in a chaotic environment.
*If an enemy will be very difficult to snipe, don't waste a round on them. Wait until they're an easier target, or just switch your attention to another target.
*If an enemy will be very difficult to snipe, don't waste a round on them. Wait until they're an easier target, or just switch your attention to another target.
*Have a sniper set their sights on the enemy base in a CTF match, as they can take out enemy snipers and other defenders. That way, their teammates can swoop in and grab the flag.
*Have a sniper set their sights on the enemy base in a CTF match, as they can take out enemy snipers and other defenders. That way, their teammates can swoop in and grab the flag.
*If you can get a couple of players to cooperate, you can get to hard to access areas on maps like Valhalla, Longshore and Last Resort and snipe without worry that close range weapons like the shotgun flush you out.
*If you can get a couple of players to cooperate, you can get to hard to access areas on maps like Valhalla, Longshore and Last Resort and snipe without worry that close range weapons like the shotgun flush you out.
*The Sniper Rifle shot can be used in close combat as a shield remover, followed by a [[melee]] which will kill your opponent, although this is hard, and often considered cheap.
*The Sniper Rifle shot can be used in close combat as a shield remover, followed by a [[melee]] which will kill your opponent, although this is hard, and often considered cheap.
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*When you are in close combat with a sniper but you are in scope, a quick way to remove scope is quickly pressing the Y Button twice. This will remove your sniper rifle out of its scope. Another way is to melee, though this will leave you vulnerable to nearby enemies.
*When you are in close combat with a sniper but you are in scope, a quick way to remove scope is quickly pressing the Y Button twice. This will remove your sniper rifle out of its scope. Another way is to melee, though this will leave you vulnerable to nearby enemies.
*Some players panic when they see an enemy at close range, most likely wasting ammunition. It is much easier to either run or defend. Stay calm and pull out another weapon.
*Some players panic when they see an enemy at close range, most likely wasting ammunition. It is much easier to either run or defend. Stay calm and pull out another weapon.
*A popular tactic is to camp and kill any enemy who attempts to obtain a power weapon by watching it with the sniper rifle. This keeps control of the more powerful weapons in the game in the hands of the player watching the weapon.
*A popular tactic is to camp and kill any enemy who attempts to obtain a power weapon by watching it with the sniper rifle. This keeps control of the more powerful weapons in the game in the hands of the player watching the weapon.  Popular maps to do this are Last Resort (Spartan Laser) and Narrows (Rocket Launcher).   
*Watch the Man Cannons when holding a sniper rifle, if another player jumps on it you can usually pull off an easy headshot.
*Watch the Man Cannons when holding a sniper rifle, if another player jumps on it you can usually pull off an easy headshot.
*If aimed correctly, the sniper can deflect a rocket or grenade.
*If aimed correctly, the sniper can deflect a rocket or grenade.
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