Best Marksman Rifles in Modern Warfare 2

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Players who enjoy picking off targets from a long enough distance before being spotted surely would gravitate towards Sniper or Marksman Rifles. Currently, the community seems to agree that there are only three best Marksman Rifles in COD: Modern Warfare 2: the SP-R 208 and SA-B 50 — and to a slightly lesser degree, EBR-14. Below we will tell you the best Attachment Loadout build for the SP-R 208, SA-B 50, and EBR-14 Marksman Rifles in COD: Modern Warfare 2.

The Best SP-R 208 Marksman Rifle Build in COD: Modern Warfare 2

Since SP-R 208 is a bolt-action Marksman Rifle, by default, its fire rate and mobility are lacking. But its downsides can be mitigated with a few Attachment tweaks, making it exceptionally accurate and devastating. As long as your aim is true, a single tap should down any opponent you’re aiming at.

These are the recommended Attachment loadout, courtesy of YouTuber Zephy:

Laser: Corio Laz-44 V3
Optic: SP-X 80 6.6X
Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
Comb: Aim-Assist 406
Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt

If you want a little more variety, another popular COD Youtuber, JGOD, also recommends using 7.62 High Velocity Ammo and VLK 4.0 Optic. For more details on why you should pick which Attachments and the best Perks to use, don’t forget to read all about it in our Best SP-R 208 Loadout guide.

The Best SA-B 50 Marksman Rifle Build in COD: Modern Warfare 2

Best Marksman Rifles in Modern Warfare 2

Now, let’s talk about another slightly less popular, but not less dangerous Marksman Rifle, the SA-B 50. Although the rifle is also a bolt-action one, SA-B 50 has a faster fire rate, making it a bit easier to use if you are not particularly confident with your aiming. Nevertheless, this particular build is optimized for quickscoping:

Magazine: 5 Round Mag
Bolt: FSS ST87
Laser: Schlager PEQ Box IV
Stock: XRK Specter Mod
Comb: Aim Assist 406

Again, we have more details about how the build works in our Best Quickscope Loadout for SA-B 50 guide. Check it out and feel free to use it as a template for your own Loadout.

The Best EBR-14 Build in COD: Modern Warfare 2

For those of you who prefer using a semi-auto Marksman Rifle, then this is your best choice. As you can expect though, it is not a one-shot kill weapon, but the TTK is still solid thanks to its accuracy, speed, and damage. YouTuber Speros recommends utilizing these Attachments:

Muzzle: Husher-65 Silencer
Optic: SZ Mini
Magazine: 20 Round Mag
Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
Stock: SO-90 Factory Stock