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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Marksman Rifles pack a punch. The SO-14 does seem to stand out in its strong qualities. A one-shot weapon when aimed properly, and a two-shot kill at short, medium, and long ranges. It even has a great fire rate unlike some of its other family members in the Marksman Rifle category.
A rather easy-to-use weapon in its own right, you will find the accuracy, fire rate, and power of this weapon to be a delight to play with. Though it is a single-shot gun, it does hold its own against automatic weapons in all three ranges.
SO-14 Build
Picking the right attachments really makes this weapon's best qualities shine through the chaos of combat. There is a priority on Damage, Range, Accuracy, Mobility, and Handling, with only a slight diminish in Recoil Control. Having a focus on these aspects will allow you to be fast, accurate, and deadly no matter the range.
By trying this out in the firing range, you will see how efficient this weapon is on all three targets. Leaving you to wonder how great you will be in an actual match.
Let's take a look at how to build this great SO-14.
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Attachment Name |
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Cons |
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Barrel |
22" Factory Fourteen Barrel |
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Laser |
FSS OLE-V Laser |
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Optic |
Cronen Mini Red Dot |
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Rear Grip |
Cronen EM55 Grip |
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Stock |
FTAC RTP-40 Stock |
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These attachments will allow your reticle to stay on your target while doing the most damage. The Iron Sights on this weapon can be difficult to use, so having an optic here is the best way to make sure you can hit your targets.
Using this weapon in a strategic mobile fashion and unloading your ammo on enemies is an effective and fun way to play this gun. Once Aiming Down Sights on an enemy, you may get them on the first shot. If you don't get a one-shot one-kill with this weapon, the great semi-automatic fire rate will certainly come in handy.
Loadout
Making sure you can pair this efficient weapon with a great loadout will really help your playstyle and get those Killstreaks. Remember this is a more mobile Marksman Rifle build, so you will want Perks and Equipment to help you in that endeavor.
These loadout options will help you with your mobility to a great level. By getting the advantage over the enemy team by silent fast movement and knowing where they are, you will certainly be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
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Slot |
Name |
Description |
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Tactical |
Stim |
You may need some health regeneration for the next fight after taking some damage. Use a Stim to get your health to replenish and take out the next enemy that crosses your path. Since you will not be running, Quick Fix as a Perk, you will want a Stim to back you up. |
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Lethal |
Frag Grenade |
This is a great, destructive, and reliable option for the lethal slot. You will want to bounce this off walls to get enemies around the corners or to get them to run out from cover, so you can take them down. Semtex or Drill Charge are also a great choice here. |
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Perk Packages |
Double Time Scavenger, Focus, and High Alert |
Since this is a mobile loadout setup, take Double Time with you to grant even more mobility. Scavenger will help you stay up on ammo after running over fallen enemies, while Focus will help you flinch less when under fire, so you can stay on target. Lastly, High Alert will tell you which direction enemies are looking at you from. This may give you just enough time to swing your barrel in their direction to take your shot before they can take you out of the game. |
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Field Upgrades |
Dead Silence and Portable Radar |
Dead Silence is any mobile class's best friend. This will allow you to move in silence and get the advantage you need over the enemy. The Portable Radar is also quite handy, especially if you decide to hold down a location and want to know where the enemy is in proximity to you. |
Knowing your ranges with this weapon is so easy since it is effective at all ranges. The hardest part of learning this gun will be learning how to use a semi-automatic in a mobile playstyle. With some practice, it will become second nature, and you may even achieve the Nuke from it.
Now that you have this great build, give it a try in the firing range, then take it to battle and watch as you rack up those kills and achieve that win.