However, both rifles used the same cartridge and are measured to have muzzle velocities around 2,800fps. That seemed odd to this reviewer considering that, historically, both the Mosin and the SVT used similar 3.5x PU scopes. The reticule on the optics, however, is more difficult to read. The capacity of the SVT is increased, but the trajectory of the round is similar. Using the SVT-40 in Sniper Elite V2 was similar to using a semi-auto version of the Mosin. The enhanced zoom didn’t seem to offer enough benefit to counter the bullet drop it suffered after 100m. The game rifle also features excellent optics, but the bullet drop was more pronounced than in any other rifle. Its muzzle velocity was somewhat higher than that of the Gewehr43 (in the neighborhood of 2,500fps, compared to the Gewehr’s 2,300fps). In the time period, the Kar98k was often equipped with a 4x ZF42 scope, giving it an edge against the optics on the M1903, SVT-40, or the Mosin Nagant. These features are especially appreciated when the player must face multiple threats simultaneously. But what the Gewehr43 lacks in trajectory stability, it compensates in capacity and rate of fire. Sniper Elite seems to reflect this performance by giving the Gewehr increased bullet drop. The Gewehr43 has a muzzle velocity of approximately 2,300fps, the lowest of all the rifles on this list. In Sniper Elite V2, similar to the M1903, the 91/30 has a good balance between flat trajectory and rate of fire, but with slightly improved optics. The sniper model was equipped with a heavier barrel and a 3.5x PU scope. The Mosin achieved a great prominence in the USSR during the World War II era for its ease of production, and for its use as a sniper rifle by accomplished shooters like Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Vasili Zaitsev, and Ivan Sidorenko.

But, historically, the A4 was the least well received 1903 model despite the high powered cartridge (the M1903 has a muzzle velocity of about 2,800fps), largely because of the underpowered optics (2.2x M73) and lack of iron sights. The video game gun has a good balance between scope, flat trajectory, and rate of fire. 30-06 Springfieldįairburne begins his first mission armed with the M1903 in the sniper configuration designed in 1942. Throughout the game, in addition to his American issued loadout, Fairburne also gets access to a number of iconic arms from the Eastern European front, but this article will focus on the five sniper rifles that serve as main weapons. Each element has its own components that either add to or detract from the game’s realism and enjoyable playing experience.

This review will focus on the sniper rifles at the player’s disposal, the interface within the game, and the enemy behavior. This tactical shooter encourages the player to develop a skill set of stealth and tactics, rather than brute firepower force, in order to eliminate targets and accomplish missions.

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