Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

[NeuroLogic]

Hi,

I have been sifting through many previous posts with regard to the accuracy of the sniper rifles ("here we go again" you're probably saying), but I've got an interesting suspiscion that I havn't heard anyone mention yet.

When zoomed in, there is no recticle convergence (like the yellow crosshaur normally or particularly like in games such as Raven Shield). However, shots that I've made when keeping the mouse still are more accuracte than when I've recently repositioned the crosshair.

I'm wondering if there is an 'invisible' accuracy guage.

I found an M95 on a body on "Operation Cleensweep" and pulled off a headshot on some guy who was as far away as could be without fading into the distance.

He must have been afk cos he was completely still. After some misses, I aimed about a 'foot' above his head and kept the mouse still for about 2 seconds before firing. Perfect HeadShot. Does this just prove that the weapon is highly innaccurate... or that the weapon needs steadying and bullet falls over long distances too. Seeing as I don't get many oppertunities to run tests like that one... can anyone offer their experiances regarding whether 'weapon-steady' is real or just BS?

[FreakinSyco]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

no bullet drop

[jonnysanchez]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

there is bullet drop

[AFEDslayer]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

THERE is bullet drop. it has been prooven.

[tehpwnerofnoobs]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

Bullet drop exists from my experience too.

[Paas]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

I'm not sure about the reticle convergence. Although, it would make sense.

As for bullet drop, yes, there is detectable bullet-drop at ranges passing 400m. But, you will be rarely shooting at that distance.

{WP}Paas

[Tk-421]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

1st poster,

What you're talking about it called deviance. Yes, it still exists in zoomed in mode.

[Moke]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

There IS bulletdrop...

Interresting theory about the convergance

[Spr1ngY]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

yeah there is bullet drop yeh its been proven. dont reallt think anyones founds a constant yet tho. plus the m95 is randomly accurate!! i swear sometimes i can drop a guy cold turkey from like 350m+ then 2mins later waste a clip tryin to own on a guy no more than 150m!!! RANDOM!!! anyonelse experienced this? m24 is the better rifle. m95 is a bit of a downgrade lol

[BeerStein]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

I had heard the convergance term - but this was a good way of putting it - makes more sense that it is like the other crosshairs. Just have to give it a sec to settle then make the shot.

Either way - the accuracy needs to be addressed with the patch - but good post - thanks for the info.

[Tenshi]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

I have thought this a few times...it doesnt really make sense. The only way this would happen in reality is if the scope was loose. But sometimes it seems like the gun is wobbling (more after moving) but it just doesnt appear to wobble.

I dont think the changing the direction you look makes any difference...ive made plenty of kills using rapid crosshair movements.

[HowieMandel]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

maybe what it boils down to is simply this:

Latency.

Recently i have been playing tons of different servers. And although, my ping appears to be roughly the same on each, my shots vary, tons. Some servers, my latency appears so perfect, the target can be bunny hopping, running, skipping, far away, close, dont matter. I drop them at will. Quick shots, leading shots, whatever. They fall.
However, within a half hour i can visit another server, and i couldnt hit a guy 100 yards away, snoring in an upright position with a whole clip.
Im gonna say its a latency thing with your connection to the server.

[imported_shadow2k1]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

everyone keeps talking about bullet drop and how far away and how high you need to be to compensat for that drop.
my question is how the hell do you tell how far you are in order to compensat for this drop? i know the little dashes on the crosshairs means distance to some degree, how do you tell or find out?

[Supernaut6]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

I believe the m95 has greater bullet drop than the M24. Heavier rounds no?

Also, neurologic, I am pretty sure there is convergence like you said. I have had the same experience.

[evilzucchini]

Re: Sniper Accuracy: Recticle Convergence

I believe the m95 has greater bullet drop than the M24. Heavier rounds no?

The speed at which something drop has nothing to do with its weight. In a vaccum, everything drops at the same rate. If the M95 has more drop, it just means that its horizontal velocity is slower.