The M95 may be one of most useless unlocks in the game. Here is what I gather from my experience:
The bolt action M95 is not a one shot chest kill. It takes two shots to kill, unless it is a headshot. The bolt action M24 is also two shots. The semi-auto SVD is about three shots, but remember it is semi-auto. All sniper rifles are instant kill when it is a head shot. So M95 loses in the damage department.
I personally don't like SVD scope, as it blocks a lot of what is below the crosshair. However, it doesn't hinder me from hitting what I want, just reduces my vision (scanning in scope). The M95 on the other hand, has by far the worse scope of them all. Two thick lines intersect in the middle, blocking nearly as much below the crosshair as the SVD. However, it also blocks top, left and right. The best crosshair IMO is the M24, with two thin lines that block very little.
Why are crosshairs important you ask? At long distances, the less obtrusive the crosshair is, the better the aim. At nearly max range, enemies become around 5 pixels wide or less. When you have a huge M95 cross hair taking up 3 or more pixels, how do you expect any accuracy? When on a flat surface, targets can basically strife left-right and never get hit, because the lines block that vision completely. The SVD does not fair too well in this department either, as its a bit harder to scan while scoped. Again, M24 wins with it's thin crosshairs, allowing you freedom to scan in scope (important at long range, less important and dangerous close). So M95 loses in the aiming department.
So what does M95 excel at? Nothing from what I can see. It claims to be able to shoot through glass of cockpits and armor, which I have tested to be true. But how often do you get a CLOSE range, immobile vehicle for you to have target practice on? Long range is nearly out of the question with tme M95's huge crosshair.
Personally, at long (especially max) ranges the sniper rifle of choice is the M24. Dead on accuracy with every shot. Headshots are nearly easy enough to call cheating. Moving targets are only semi-difficult with such a small crosshair. At moderate to close range, SVD and it's equivalents are the best. Miss a shot? Shoot again. If all else fails, or desperation, spam shots. Great for up-in-your-face action.
Where does the M95 fit, nowhere. Unless you want to camp a spawn, and killing the same guy who gets into the same vehicle every time. Funny, but ultimately boring and lame. It is neither good at long range (big cross hair) or at moderate range (bolt action), not to mention the damage sucks (more than other rifles, in the end it still needs two shots to kill). Damn, I wasted a unlock. At least it looks cool.
The bolt action M95 is not a one shot chest kill. It takes two shots to kill, unless it is a headshot. The bolt action M24 is also two shots. The semi-auto SVD is about three shots, but remember it is semi-auto. All sniper rifles are instant kill when it is a head shot. So M95 loses in the damage department.
I personally don't like SVD scope, as it blocks a lot of what is below the crosshair. However, it doesn't hinder me from hitting what I want, just reduces my vision (scanning in scope). The M95 on the other hand, has by far the worse scope of them all. Two thick lines intersect in the middle, blocking nearly as much below the crosshair as the SVD. However, it also blocks top, left and right. The best crosshair IMO is the M24, with two thin lines that block very little.
Why are crosshairs important you ask? At long distances, the less obtrusive the crosshair is, the better the aim. At nearly max range, enemies become around 5 pixels wide or less. When you have a huge M95 cross hair taking up 3 or more pixels, how do you expect any accuracy? When on a flat surface, targets can basically strife left-right and never get hit, because the lines block that vision completely. The SVD does not fair too well in this department either, as its a bit harder to scan while scoped. Again, M24 wins with it's thin crosshairs, allowing you freedom to scan in scope (important at long range, less important and dangerous close). So M95 loses in the aiming department.
So what does M95 excel at? Nothing from what I can see. It claims to be able to shoot through glass of cockpits and armor, which I have tested to be true. But how often do you get a CLOSE range, immobile vehicle for you to have target practice on? Long range is nearly out of the question with tme M95's huge crosshair.
Personally, at long (especially max) ranges the sniper rifle of choice is the M24. Dead on accuracy with every shot. Headshots are nearly easy enough to call cheating. Moving targets are only semi-difficult with such a small crosshair. At moderate to close range, SVD and it's equivalents are the best. Miss a shot? Shoot again. If all else fails, or desperation, spam shots. Great for up-in-your-face action.
Where does the M95 fit, nowhere. Unless you want to camp a spawn, and killing the same guy who gets into the same vehicle every time. Funny, but ultimately boring and lame. It is neither good at long range (big cross hair) or at moderate range (bolt action), not to mention the damage sucks (more than other rifles, in the end it still needs two shots to kill). Damn, I wasted a unlock. At least it looks cool.
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