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Best Battle Rifle in Modern Warfare 2Which is the best Battle Rifle in MW2 right now?
Which is the best Battle Rifle in MW2 right now?
Want to know which Battle Rifle is the best in Modern Warfare 2 right now?Battle Rifles are a new addition to the Call Of Duty weapons roster compared to 2019’s Modern Warfare. A Battle Rifle inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2lacks the versatility of thebest Assault Rifles, but it packs higher damage and greater effective range, making it a powerful hybrid of ARs and Marksman Rifles.
If you’re looking for the best Battle Rifle to use in Modern Warfare 2, you’ve come to the right place. Below we’ll walk you through our ranking of each Battle Rifle in turn, exploring each of the 4 guns' strengths and weaknesses so you can understand exactly how to use each one, and which is the most competitive Battle Rifle right now.
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What is the best Battle Rifle in Modern Warfare 2?
Here is our tier list of the best Battle Rifles in Modern Warfare 2:
Below we’ll explore the strengths and weaknesses of each of the Battle Rifles on offer in MW2, and why they deserve their rank in the above Battle Rifles tier list.
FTAC Recon
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It’s a very reliable weapon, one which packs a punch but also remains controllable thanks to its comparatively low recoil - which you can improve even further with the right set of attachments. Learn how with our guide to thebest FTAC Recon loadout in Modern Warfare 2.
TAQ-V
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The TAQ-V, based on stats alone, is a very formidable Battle Rifle. It focuses hard on long-range prowess, matching the FTAC Recon’s low fire rate in order to keep the recoil as steady as possible over long ranges. While it beats out all other Battle Rifles in terms of effective range, the TAQ-V can’tquitematch the FTAC Recon’s combo of controllability and punishing damage.
But it’s a close run thing. The TAQ-V is still a hell of a gun. Learn how to make the most of it with ourModern Warfare 2 best TAQ-V loadoutguide.
Lachmann-762
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The Lachmann-762 is the first Battle Rifle you’ll gain access to in Modern Warfare 2, but sadly it represents a very noticeable step down in controllability and reliability from the FTAC Recon and TAQ-V, thanks to its high recoil. Its only real advantage over the above weapons is a slightly superior rate of fire, allowing for quicker follow-up shots and a stronger spray-and-pray attack at full-auto. But this isn’t enough to topple its far more controllable and higher-damage brethren.
Nonetheless, the Lachmann-762 is a decent foundation on which you can pile the attachments mentioned in ourModern Warfare 2 best Lachmann-762 loadoutguide to create a very effective rifle build.
S0-14
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if you thought the Lachmann-762’s recoil was bad, oh boy. The S0-14 kicks like a mule, making it near-impossible to use at full-auto, and challenging to use as a mid-to-long-range semi-auto rifle too. It’s strong if you are able to land your shots, matching the TAQ-V’s damage and at a higher fire rate too.
Sadly, even with the ideal attachments, it’s not quite reliable enough as a primary weapon to justify taking it over any of the above Battle Rifles. But if you need or want to use it, you’d best consult ourModern Warfare 2 best S0-14 loadoutguide to make the most of it.
Alternatively you can look to the future of MW2 with our guides on theModern Warfare 2 Hardcore mode, and on theWarzone 2.0 release date.
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