Best Sniper Rifles in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded: Every Sniper ranked

Modern Warfare 2 player sniping from vehicleActivision

In Modern Warfare 2, you’ll find a wide array of formidable weapons at your disposal. We ranked the best Sniper Rifles to use in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded, catering to both quickscopers and those who prefer a more patient playstyle.

When you start playing Modern Warfare 2, you’ll have the option to select weapon classes tailored to various playstyles, such as close-range SMGs or long-range LMGs, allowing you to dominate in each distance and circumstance.

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In the case of Sniper Rifles, this category is ideal for picking off enemies from a distance, and in MW2, there are plenty of fantastic options to choose from. If you’re wondering which are the best Snipers in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded, then here’s our ranking of every Sniper Rifle in the game.

Best Modern Warfare 2 Sniper Rifles ranked list

Before we break down every Modern Warfare 2 Sniper Rifle, we’ve ranked them all from best to worst:

  1. FJX Imperium
  2. Carrack .300
  3. SP-X 80
  4. Signal 50
  5. MCPR-300
  6. Victus XMR
  7. LA-B 330

Best Modern Warfare 2 Sniper Rifles

7. LA-B 330

LA-B 330 sniper rifle in Modern Warfare 2Activision
The LA-B 330 is a solid choice for quickscoping in Modern Warfare 2.

The LA-B 330 is a traditional Call of Duty Sniper Rifle that performs nicely in almost any given situation, whether you want to quickscope or snipe from long ranges.

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While it doesn’t quite match up to some of our other choices, it’s still a more than viable gun in Modern Warfare 2 and well worth a shot if you haven’t tried it already.

6. Victus XMR

Victus XMR sniper rifle in modern warfare 2Activision
The Victus XMR boasts high bullet velocity in Modern Warfare 2.

Modern Warfare 2’s Victus XMR is a great Sniper Rifle at range but lacks mobility, which could be a huge factor for players who like to move around the map. However, this gun has high bullet velocity, so you won’t have any trouble landing those far-off headshots.

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It packs a mean punch for those players happy to hunker down in a building and methodically pick off enemies. However, there are certainly better options further down this list.

5. MCPR-300

MCPR 300 sniper rifle in modern warfare 2Activision
The MCPR-300 is unlocked right away in Modern Warfare 2.

In fifth place, we have the MCPR-300, which is the first Sniper that’s unlocked for players in Modern Warfare 2, allowing players to get their hands once they unlock the Create-a-Class option.

While this is a reliable Sniper with high damage and amazing handling, it’s pretty slow which makes it lose to some of the other Sniper Rifles on this list. That said, it still remains a great choice for modes like Ground War and Invasion.

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4. Signal 50

Signal 50 Sniper Rifle in Modern Warfare 2Activision
The Signal 50 is one of the best Sniper RIfles in Modern Warfare 2 because of its fast rate.

The Signal 50 comes in at fourth place thanks to its incredibly fast fire rate. While it’s a heavy-duty .50 caliber Sniper, it can be built for a surprising amount of speed and its fire rate makes it especially powerful.

It’s essentially semi-automatic but has no recoil between shots, allowing you to take down several targets in extremely quick succession.

3. SP-X 80

SP-X 80 Sniper Rifle in Modern Warfare 2Activision
The SP-X 80 features fast ADS and high bullet velocity in Modern Warfare 2.

The SP-X 80 is Modern Warfare 2’s third-best Sniper, having everything you could ever want from a quickscoping loadout.

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Whether you want fast ADS speed to snap onto enemies, or high bullet velocity to snipe players from a distance, the SP-X 80 has it all. Its fast fire rate and aim-down-sight speed make it versatile for all multiplayer map sizes.

2. Carrack .300

Carrack .300 Sniper Rifle in Modern Warfare 2Activision
The Carrack .300 stands out as one of the Snipers with the most powerful damage profiles in MW2.

Season 5’s Carrack .300 has carved its way into the top three best Snipers in the game, beating out several competitors who have been unstoppable in previous seasons. Call of Duty veteran players will be familiar with it, as it resembles the original MW2’s WA 2000.

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The bullpup, semi-automatic sniper rifle vastly outperforms the original design and dominates long-range engagements with great damage and rapid bullet velocity.

1. FJX Imperium – Best Sniper Rifle in Modern Warfare 2

The Intervention Sniper Rifle in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2.Activision
The Intervention can one-shot kill in Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded.

Modern Warfare 2’s best Sniper is the FJX Imperium, which is this game’s version of the classic Intervention, a fan-favorite back in the original MW2 2009.

This weapon boasts impressive speed and power, making it highly effective at swiftly eliminating enemies. It excels both as a long-range beast and a powerful close-range option, offering exceptional comfort across various distances.

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All in all, that’s all for the best Snipers to use in Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Reloaded.


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