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  • HABO3

    #1

    Headshots with rifles/carbines

    Does anybody have any tips on how to get headshots? I've been playing around with the rifles alot more which may sound weird to some of yall but I'm just about a full-time support player so I'm finding it really hard to hit heads, what do yall do to get headshots? Should I use single shot or burst/auto? I'm pretty decent with the AKSU so far but every other weapon really sucks at anything other than center mass hits. It seems like going prone isn't effective because the shoulders of the guy you're shooting at will actually block the rounds from hitting their head (when you're flanking them from the side or rear, if you're lookin straight at them they're probably moving around and shooting back at you too making headshots pointless) due to the angle from which you're firing, so I've been firing from the crouch position but the deviation sucks...you can shoot at a still target in single shot mode and you will miss their head with like the first 8 rounds then they turn around and shoot ya.

    I've also noticed that maps like surge and mass destruction are the hardest to get headshots because the terrain constantly changes so obviously trying to hit someone while their head is bobbing up and down at different levels is tough. On the other hand the city maps like Warlord and Ghost Town are the easiest because down on the street the characters heads are always at the same 3 levels in standing, crouch and prone.
  • DemonOfhatred

    #2
    Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

    The G36C on semi-auto fire is an excellent weapon for shooting the head.
    Wake island might be a good map to refine you skill with headshots. Last time I played Wake I was picking people of left and right with the G36C's semi-auto from a distance.

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    • imported_Rafterman
      Member
      • May 2005
      • 1105

      #3
      Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

      I've found going semi-auto to be very effective lately. Any time when I have a target that's at distance I do this and it's amazing how effective it can be. I've really noticed it on Warlord when entire squads get on top of buildings - a lot of times you can pick them off one by one and, if you're hidden well, they never see you.

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      • FLIPINOM4D

        #4
        Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

        Semi-Auto is excellent for getting headshots off em, I use the G36C or G3 to do it.

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        • HABO3

          #5
          Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

          gah the G3? that's the worst one. Couldn't hit a head in single shot for the life of me with that gun.

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          • PBAsydney

            #6
            Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

            Originally posted by HABO3
            gah the G3? that's the worst one. Couldn't hit a head in single shot for the life of me with that gun.
            You kidding? The G3 is great for popping heads in single shot mode, you just have to learn how to use the ironsight properly, and time your shots right.

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            • MrBenis

              #7
              Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

              G3 is the crappiest piece of crap i ever used. I cant hit anyone from point blank on full auto, let alone from a distance.

              Believe it or not, ive had more headshots with the PKM than crusty G3. Infact, i find it frustrating when what would normally be a hit with PKM, turns out to miss, even with magic G36E.

              As for g36c, i dont think its anyting special, i believe its too accurate for a short barreled weapon actually.

              It is important to remember that all the guns in game have a settle time, so.. trying to headshot from anything but a short distance when moving will prove a challenge, no matter the gun, no matter the fire rate.

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              • PBAsydney

                #8
                Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                Originally posted by MrBenis
                G3 is the crappiest piece of crap i ever used. I cant hit anyone from point blank on full auto, let alone from a distance.

                Believe it or not, ive had more headshots with the PKM than crusty G3. Infact, i find it frustrating when what would normally be a hit with PKM, turns out to miss, even with magic G36E.

                As for g36c, i dont think its anyting special, i believe its too accurate for a short barreled weapon actually.

                It is important to remember that all the guns in game have a settle time, so.. trying to headshot from anything but a short distance when moving will prove a challenge, no matter the gun, no matter the fire rate.
                Thats your mistake, NEVER use the G3 on full auto, have it on semi and click as fast as you can instead in close range.
                I like it because of its stopping power.
                The SCAR-H is worse, it manages to shoot all the way around the red dot

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                • MrBenis

                  #9
                  Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                  Originally posted by PBAsydney
                  Thats your mistake, NEVER use the G3 on full auto, have it on semi and click as fast as you can instead in close range.
                  I like it because of its stopping power.
                  The SCAR-H is worse, it manages to shoot all the way around the red dot
                  I dont think I could agree more. When I play US SEALS I avoid those weapons like the plague.

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                  • imported_Rafterman
                    Member
                    • May 2005
                    • 1105

                    #10
                    Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                    Nothing better than going Semi on the AK101 and winning a duel with a sniper you can barely see.

                    God that must **** them off.

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                    • Blud

                      #11
                      Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                      Head shots in this game are a joke, even when you get one at close range they often don't do much, the odd time they kill. 1head shot should = instant death. The hit dectection in this game blows! All the weapons (ALL) need a complete rework. e.g. a chopper sets down 10 feet in front of a tank, I nail it right in the middle, the chopper turns and blow me up. That is just total crap, that chop should have been toast.

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                      • jdogg88-Fed

                        #12
                        Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                        uhh aim at the Head lmao use the gun on simi works better

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                        • stumpy

                          #13
                          Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                          Originally posted by Rafterman
                          Nothing better than going Semi on the AK101 and winning a duel with a sniper you can barely see.

                          God that must **** them off.

                          It does, especially when I take three shots at you with the sniper rifle (crosshairs right on your head) that is supposed to be able to see further than you only to get picked off by some normal grunts' rifle

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                          • [1RGR]LD|Pvt.Amerikai

                            #14
                            Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                            Nah the best gun for semi-auto is the M16, nothing compares to it, you can pop so many shots into guys its great

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                            • Grafisk

                              #15
                              Re: Headshots with rifles/carbines

                              I can't believe no one hasn't mentioned this; aim for the head!

                              And support isn't the greatest for sharpshooting.

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