Best Sniper Loadout In MW2: Quick Scope & Long-Range

Below, you’ll find an overall stacked sniper loadout and other viable options! Before I describe the loadout you should be using, I’ll detail all of the Sniper Rifles in Modern Warfare 2.

Comparison table for Best Sniper Loadouts;

No.	Sniper Loadout	Max Level	Magazine Capacity	Reserve Ammo	Fire Modes
1	MCPR-300	27	10	20	TBA
2	Signal 50	24	5	10	TBA
3	SP-X 80	19	5	10	TBA
4	LA-B 330	22	5	10	TBA

All Sniper Rifles In Modern Warfare 2

There are four sniper rifles in Modern Warfare 2 at launch, each with unique pros and cons. Any of the four snipers can be kitted with optimized attachments for speed or damage.

MCPR-300

Platform	MRBA
Weapon Class	Sniper Rifle
Max Level	27
Magazine Capacity	10
Reserve Ammo	20
Fire Modes	TBA
How to Unlock	Unlocked by default

Primary	MCPR-300
Secondary	P890
Tactical	Smoke Grenade
Lethal	Proximity Mine
Base Perk 1	Extra Tactical
Base Perk 2	Double Time
Bonus Perk	Spotter
Ultimate Perk	Ghost
Field Upgrade 1	Deployable Cover
Field Upgrade 2	Munitions Box
Ammunition	.300 Mag Frangible
Bolt	Cronen Smooth Bolt
Barrel	19" Silentfire Barrel
Laser	Canted Vibro-Dot 7
FSS Merc Stock	FSS Merc Stock

The first sniper is the MCPR-300, designed to be an all-rounder and overall great weapon. It’s one of the easier Snipers to use on the list and has high Stopping Power, too. Fire Rate is relatively fast, and Bullet Velocity is one of the quickest in the game.

Signal 50

Platform	Signal
Weapon Class	Sniper Rifle
Max Level	24
Magazine Capacity	5
Reserve Ammo	10
Fire Modes	TBA
How to Unlock	Unlocked at Level 44.

Primary	Signal 50
Secondary	Lachmann Sub
Tactical	Flash Grenade
Lethal	C4
Base Perk 1	Overkill
Base Perk 2	Double Time
Bonus Perk	Cold-Blooded
Ultimate Perk	Bird's Eye
Field Upgrade	Portable Radar
Optic	Sightmax Clear Shot
Laser	Schlager PEQ Box IV
Stock	SO Inline Stock
Muzzle	Nilsound 90 Silencer
Rear Grip	SA Finesse Grip

The Signal 50 was the only sniper available in the Modern Warfare 2 Beta, and players praised its incredible Stopping Power. However, Bullet Velocity and Fire Rate take a step back and aren’t the most optimum.

SP-X 80

Platform	Bryson Long Rifle
Weapon Class	Sniper Rifle
Max Level	19
Magazine Capacity	5
Reserve Ammo	10
Fire Modes	TBA
How to Unlock	Unlocked by leveling the LA-B 330 to Level 17.

Primary	SP-X 80
Secondary	P890 / X12 / X13 Auto
Tactical	Snapshot Grenade
Lethal	Claymore / Proximity Mine
Base Perk 1	Strong Arm
Base Perk 2	Double Time
Bonus Perk	Focus
Ultimate Perk	Birdseye
Field Upgrade	Munitions Box
Laser	FSS OLE-V Laser
Muzzle	Nilsound 90
Optic	Signal 50 8x
Stock	Max DMR Precision
Bolt	ZLR Reinforced Lockbolt

The SP-X 80 is the final sniper to be unlocked in Modern Warfare 2. Where the SP-X 80 shines is in Reload Speed and Bullet Velocity. The stopping power and fire rate are also a force to be reckoned with. Players can easily kit the SP-X 80 for quick scoping and follow-up shots. The SP-X 80 resembles the famously loved Intervention from the old Modern Warfare 2.

LA-B 330

Platform	Bryson Long Rifle
Weapon Class	Sniper Rifle
Max Level	22
Magazine Capacity	5
Reserve Ammo	10
Fire Modes	TBA
How to Unlock	Unlocked by leveling the SA-B 50 to Level 16.

Primary	LA-B 330
Secondary	Basilisk
Tactical	Stim
Lethal	Frag Grenade
Base Perk 1	Double Time
Base Perk 2	Scavenger
Bonus Perk	Fast Hands
Ultimate Perk	Bird's Eye
Field Upgrade	Trophy System
Barrel	23.5” Fluted R-67
Optic	VLK 4.0 Optic
Stock	ZLR T70 Pad Extension
Bolt	FSS ST87 Bolt
Comb	Aim-Assist 406

The LA-B 330 is Bolt Action and perfect for quick scopers and accurate shooters. Keep in mind that the reload speed and bullet-to-chamber time aren’t the fastest. That said, the damage range on the LA-B 330 is impressive and will come in handy in maps like Taraq.

The Best Sniper Loadout

Modern Warfare 2’s Gunsmith customization system is revolutionary and allows for several weapons to be uniquely kitted. Alternatively, this makes setting up a gun to be the most performant more tedious. Below I’ll outline the sniper you should be using and the exact attachments to make it a mean killing machine.

The MCPR-300 performed more than adequately in my testing and passed with flying colors. The MCPR-300 is a quick shooter but does not lack in damage or bullet velocity. Moreover, the MCPR-300 holds its ground over long distances, too, provided players account for bullet drop.

I believe kitting the MCPR-300 to be balanced in speed, and damage is the optimum loadout. The attachments below were chosen to help you dominate with the MCPR-300 in medium to long ranges and allow quick follow-up shots.

• Barrel: 22- OMX-456
• Muzzle: FTAC Dreadnought
• Lazer: FSS OLE-V
• Stock: FSS Merc Stock
• Magazine: 5-Round MAG

The MCPR-300, combined with the above attachments, becomes the best sniper loadout in Modern Warfare 2. The learning curve for the MCPR-300 isn’t too steep, meaning casual players and veterans can dominate easily.

See my other alternative options below if you’re looking for a less balanced sniper to focus on quick or hard scoping.

Alternative Sniper Loadouts

Some players might want a fast shooter that has incredible follow-up speeds; for this, the SP-X 80 and LA-B 330 are essential. Other players prefer snipers that carry heavy damage over longer ranges, which makes the most sense using the Signal 50 and MCPR-300. I’ve kitted out both a Quickscoping and a Long Range loadout below.

Quick Scoping Loadout

If kitted for speed, I believe the SP-X 80 turns into a beast at short to medium ranges. Players can scope in swiftly to take out players with one shot at medium ranges. Be warned that longer ranges may require more than one shot to kill due to decreased damage range.

• Barrel: 22 5′ Elevate-11
• Muzzle: FTAC Dreadnought
• Lazer: FSS OLE-V
• Stock: PVZ-890 TAC
• Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip

Long Range Loadout

The MCPR-300 is my highlighted pick for long-range sniping, with the Signal 50 being a close second. This version of the MCPR-300 is designed for long-range target tracking and minimal damage loss. Long-range shots above the chest are guaranteed to be a one-shot kill, while targets behind cover might need more.

• Barrel: 22′ OMX-456
• Muzzle: FTAC Reaper
• Lazer: FSS OLE-V
• Stock: Cronen Lion
• 5 Round MAG or Long Range Scope

Conclusion

The best sniper loadout in Modern Warfare 2 is useless without the proper practice and experience. As such, I believe players need to spend adequate time in the Firing Range gearing for bullet drop and velocity.

Moreover, your loadout is much more than the weapon and attachments you use. Players should utilize the proper Perks and Field Upgrades to maximize their Kill-Death Ratio. While choosing perks and field upgrades is primarily personal, Fast Hands and Ghost are necessary for any loadout.

With the above loadouts, it shouldn’t be difficult to top the leaderboards and win matches. Just remember to give it time and perfect muscle memory. Alternatively, you could dominate matches with other optimized classes with different weapon types.