Dmr reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 327 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Dmr brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Helldivers, r/PhantomForces, r/GhostReconBreakpoint, r/BreakPoint, r/GhostRecon. Top-rated brands include Scorcher (4.3/5), DMR (3.8/5), M110 (4.5/5).
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Reviews327
Subreddits28
Posts45
Brands84
Products26
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#1
Scorcher
4.3
(28)
"Literally don’t need to bring anything else into raid."
"Just used it tonight, wow am I impressed."
"Scorcher is the best vs bots imo."
"If they nerf my scorcher I might consider that treason."
"The scorcher is awesome."
"Scorcher for bots, dominator for bugs."
"It's hands down my favorite bot slaying gun."
"Scorcher is my go-to weapon against bots. Love it!"
"Hands down the best weapon, the only reason its not talked about more is because of how long it takes to unlock."
"My favorite use for the Scorcher is shooting the body of the Walkers, and having the splash damage kill the rider."
#2
DMR
3.8
(29)
"It’s fucking fire. Double tap striders all day long."
"Best weapon to blast with Hulks and Tanks, you can just run around then and blast a mag in their backs and theyre fucking done."
"Scorcher absolutely destroys auto's."
"This thing is my go-to primary weapon for bot missions."
"It's easily the best gun in the game imo, especially against the bots."
"The one I would recommend is not the cheapest but has the be"
"If you were in Europe I'd suggest an ssg10 A2 or A3 and install a tridos TDC."
"The difference is crazy. Definitely my main bot gun."
"Every weapon in this game sucks unless you use it how you are supposed to."
"It needs 10 more charges in the battery and it will be just 🤌🏼"
#3
M110
4.5
(19)
"M110 is likely the most popular."
"DMR - G28 and G28 scout, M110, Scorpio Scout, M4 and 416 scout are my favorites. (M110 is my go to)"
"DMR: MK14, G28, M110, 416/ M4/ MK17 scout."
"M110 is great for mid to close combat"
"The M110 paired with the VC16 scope and the MAWL-DA is my favorite all around DMR by far."
"M110 or MK17 Scout for DMR."
"I like the M4A1 and the AC/AR, and for the dmr the M110 is brilliant."
"The Scorpio Scout is also a go-to, but lately I've been using the M110 almost exclusively."
"M110 sounds INSANE with a silencer."
"M110 is my choice."
#4
MK11
4.5
(16)
"Personally, Mk11 + depleted uranium, since it has pretty much everything you'd want on a Dmr"
"MK11 .500 phantom or dragunov SVU easy"
"MK11 with Vcog6x... Spam it become a GOD"
"Mk11 with depleted uranium rounds and short barrel. There's no competition"
"Mk11 is the best, followed by sks."
"Mk11, specifically with the .500 conversion."
"Mk11 honestly goes so mad"
"MK11... Spam it and become a GOD!"
"Mk11,sks, scar ssr"
"Mk11, acog and .500 for long range and rangefinding with the acog."
#5
G28
4.6
(13)
"DMR: G28 is my favorite, great for short to medium-long range."
"DMR - G28 and G28 scout, M110, Scorpio Scout, M4 and 416 scout are my favorites. (M110 is my go to)"
"DMR: MK14, G28, M110, 416/ M4/ MK17 scout."
"G28. I've got all my skills built out & built them until I got the right combo of accuracy & range boost."
"I use the g28 for just about everything."
"G28 is incredible with the right set up."
"G28 scout"
"I’m a big fan of the G28, M4A1 Scout, and M110"
"G28 and MK14 are popular. M110 is likely the most popular."
"G28 scout and any 7.62 ar will do"
#6
Dominator
4.1
(14)
"Best dmr is jar dominator even with no zoom."
"Dominator is THE gun, everyone knows that."
"Goated, all I’ve used for three weeks"
"IMO Dominator is better overall due to the stagger but you need to be able to work with the poor ergos to get it to perform."
"I used to be a dominator main even before the buff."
"I actually like it for bugs, destroys charger butts pretty well."
"Dominator and erupter good for bugs, scorcher and erupter peak for bots"
"Depends for me. Dominator against bots, Scorcher against bugs."
"Dominator is really good for bots"
"Dominator is better against devastators. Eruptor is better against bots in groups and packs of walkers."
#7
MK14
4.4
(13)
"I like the MK14. Has single shot and full auto."
"Dmr:Mk14 or M4A1 Scout"
"MK14 Assault is my go-to, I love this gun"
"Mk14 is ofc the best DMR in the game."
"I’d personally put the DMR tier list as follows:
1. Mk14"
"Mk14 ebr is ez best dmr"
"G28 and MK14 are popular. M110 is likely the most popular."
"DMR: MK14, G28, M110, 416/ M4/ MK17 scout."
"I like the MK14 paired with MAHL-DA laser and twin range scope."
"I like the MK14 paired with digital scope and MAWL-DA laser."
#8
SLR
4.5
(12)
"The meta is currently beryl/SLR or Drag or aug/MK or Mini. This is what you’ll see all the pros using"
"SLR is best like the damage is best and I like it's recoil."
"SLR all day"
"SLR is unbeatable."
"SLR for 762."
"Definitely SLR."
"7.62: (AR)Beryl M762/ACE32 - (DMR) Dragunov/SLR/SKS"
"If I have to choose one its SLR"
"SLR, C1 upgrade with a 4x is just a spam fest"
"The SLR I feel is easier to control."
#9
Scorpio Scout
4.9
(8)
"DMR - G28 and G28 scout, M110, Scorpio Scout, M4 and 416 scout are my favorites."
"Scorpio Scout."
"Scorpio Scout is too good."
"Scorpio scout, range and damage is too good."
"Scorpio Scout best bet."
"I’ve heard it to be the Scorpio Scout and have been using it on two of my guys."
"Scorpio scout hands down. Good range and serious damage."
"The Scorpio Scout has high damage and is decent at long range when using like a sniper rifle."
#10
SCAR
4.5
(8)
"Scar SSR is the best DMR both you can't get it no more svdm is pretty good vssk is the best tho"
"SCAR-SSR any day, in any circumstance. Best DMR (imo)"
"If you play slower ssr is a great choice."
"SCAR SSR"
"My advisor carries a scar with 7x scope and point to shoot grip."
"I'd say SCAR SSR (or the SVU, now that it's classed as a DMR but it never will be one in my heart)."
"I’m surprised the scar ssr hasn’t been mentioned, I love that gun."
"I prefer the Scar SSR but it’s pretty high rank and would be expensive to prebuy."
#11
SKS
4.3
(8)
"The SKS is the best once you get all the attachments."
"You make SKS C2 > enemies even don't understand where you're shooting from."
"7.62: (AR)Beryl M762/ACE32 - (DMR) Dragunov/SLR/SKS"
"SKS and MK12"
"SKS. For some reason the DIY acog is rly good on this."
"It's either SKS with AP, full stock, pistol grip, muzzle booster and whatever sight for all round."
"Sks because of buckshot conversion"
"Sks is better than slr."
#12
SL-8
4.7
(6)
"SL-8 for cqb and mid ranged."
"It’s a goddamn 30 rnd dmr. What is there not to like about it?"
"SL8 or M110A1 are my favourites."
"SL-8"
"SL-8 for the trigger spray down"
"SL-8 with Marksman barrel, TCR with/without Squad Barrel, SCAR SSR, VSS"
#13
SA58
4.6
(5)
"The SA58 has extremely high damage and firerate with very low recoil."
"That thing is crazy good having a one shot headshot up close"
"I honestly have really taken a liking to the SA58 with halbek device on recently, I recommend it."
"SA58 with sks in second. Very aggressive guns if you use them right"
"SA58 (fal dmr)"
#14
Mini 14
4.4
(5)
"My goto is Ace/Aug and M24/Mini ❤️"
"The meta is currently beryl/SLR or Drag or aug/MK or Mini. This is what you’ll see all the pros using"
"My combo often are: 5.56: (AR) M416/Aug - (DMR) Mini14/MK12"
"Mini 14 hits different for me."
"Mini14."
#15
Scorpio
4.2
(5)
"Scorpio Scout, hands down. It looks like a bolt action, but the fire rate is like a semi auto."
"Scorpio Scout for me. Hard hitting and reloads very fast"
"If you intend to deliver a death sentence at every shot, Scorpio Scout."
"Scorpio Scout for me. Love the bolt and damage."
"I wouldn’t say there is a best but I’ll take the Scorpio scout any day"
#16
416
4.2
(5)
"I always end up landing on the 416 Scout"
"DMR: MK14, G28, M110, 416/ M4/ MK17 scout."
"I am liking the 416 scout and the 4-ac."
"416 scout for me."
"I like running the 416 scout"
#17
Beowulf TCR
4.8
(4)
"Beowulf TCR is probably my favorite, i’ve gotten 60+ kill games on both metro and desert with it"
"Personally,Beo TCR and Sl-8 for range and Vintorez for more of a cqc with SKS in middle"
"Beowoulf TCR. Very good damage, can Fire pretty Quick and plays like a heavy AR."
"Personally though, I really like the Beowulf TCR because I am an AR-15 enthusiast."
#18
SR-25
4.8
(4)
"Buy SR-25's from PK lvl 2 or 3 - Once lvl 4, you get MDR 7.62x51 - This will make you a god."
"SR-25 best all rounder once you can buy and mod it."
"My recommendations would be one of the following: SR-25(The strongest choice given the v2.5 gearbox)"
"Just grab a sr-25 and you should be alright."
#19
Cyma
3.8
(5)
"Id say cyma ar10 or svd but svd is a bit more complicated than ar10"
"Best AEG Option would honestly be a Cyma AR10 simply cause the V2.5 Gearbox has the most volume."
"Not really true. Current Gen Cyma AR10 are great DMRs even stock. Yeah you need some upgrades, but you won't need to change everything."
"Try a Cyma Platinum SR25."
"What about the cyma ar10, vorsk vmp 2d,sr25?"
#20
M4A1
4.8
(4)
"5.56 DMR
[M4A1 Scout](https://youtu.be/WMAsJCLaq40)"
"But I honestly think pound for pound, the M4A1 scout is the best."
"M4A1 Scout is my favorite"
"G28 Scout or M4A1"
#21
Mini
4.3
(4)
"Mini for me. Its just the best overall."
"I prefer mini over slr and sks due to low recoil."
"Mini is deadly with rapid fire and 8x scope."
"Mini is the best imo."
#22
MDR
4.3
(4)
"MDR deals the highest damage out of all 7.62x51 rifles."
"For weapons which are 'DMRs but not really' the obvious answer is probably the MDR."
"Black MDR was also very good in this role."
"SR-25 and MDR are all great options."
#23
mk12
4.3
(4)
"The Mk12 post buff with the bipod out is an absolute sex machine."
"My combo often are: 5.56: (AR) M416/Aug - (DMR) Mini14/MK12"
"I somehow enjoy the Mk12."
"Really been enjoying using the mk12."
#24
M21
4.0
(4)
"M21 and Sl8 are my favourites"
"I quite like the m21 actually. Feels satisfying to play"
"I have found that the m21 works really well"
"I find the m21 pretty decent, nothing too special but works quite well, just my opinion tho gotta fit your own playstyle"
#25
Mk17
4.7
(3)
"Mk17 for me beast weapon"
"I use the MK17 Scout with an Acog and 50 round mag."
"Best in terms of damage, ASR I think it's the Mk17 Assault."
#26
FAL
4.7
(3)
"FAL is my go to and my friends call me a domestic terrorist for it but so what? It fucks"
"Buy FAL"
"If you're just looking for one-tap capability, try the FAL, MK17, and G3."
#27
Baofeng
4.7
(3)
"As someone who literally just picked up their first DMR radio (a Baofeng DM-1701) last week."
"Best disposable radio, Baofeng DM-1701 and OpenGD77 software. Cheap as chips and works."
"Baofeng DM-1701, is the retevis rt3s without GPS. You can find for about 35-40$ on AliExpress with coupons. Install gd77 and enjoy it!"
#28
AnyTone
4.7
(3)
"The AnyTone 878UVII+ is probably the best amateur HT out there, and tons of online resources."
"An AnyTone 878 for the most supported radio."
"I'd look at the AnyTone 878UVII+ as they are probably the most supported."
#29
TYT
3.5
(4)
"I second the TYT 380/390. Great radios for low cost to get you on DMR. I have a 390 and love it."
"Ordered a tyt md-uv390 today! Excited to try out gd77."
"TYT MD380/MD390. They aren't great radios, but they do well enough for DMR, and are cheap enough that you aren't out a lot of money if you decide that DMR sucks."
"The TYT MD380 and 390 are around $100 and they work fine."
#30
SR25
4.3
(3)
"SR25 for the win."
"SR25.easy choice."
"CYMA Platinum SR25. Run it."
#31
VSS
4.3
(3)
"VSS. Has everything you would want."
"VSS Vintorez"
"I'd say the VSS as long as you have all of the attachments."
#32
MSG90
4.3
(3)
"Actually MSG90. It’s unironically a better MK11 and I can totally say it after I started using it."
"Ive been using the MSG90 for a while, and It has by far the most underrated conversion which is .308 winchester."
"Personally, msg90 with 308 winchester works the best for me, but mk11 m21 are also pretty good"
#33
Lion
4.3
(3)
"Lion. Never banned, my favorite dmr, good gadget to rush late."
"Tried some lion today, was pleasantly surprised since I imagined his playstyle being much different."
"Dokk, then IMO lion"
#34
DMT
5.0
(2)
"I have 6k kills on DMT, you need Moving Target, hi cal & fluted on controller."
"Imo these perks are the best by far. It's my main weapon and I don't think I've ever ran into damage drop-off."
#35
SA58 SPR
5.0
(2)
"I'd say either the SA58 SPR, the MSG90, or the SCAR SSR"
"Nobody has said SA58 SPR yet which is a crime."
#36
M4A1 Tactical
5.0
(2)
"Personally, M4A1 Tactical as it’s a long barreled 5.56 rifle that can also be equipped with a LPVO."
"I th8nk the M4A1 Tactical is my choice. It's fantastic.!"
#37
Dragunov
4.5
(2)
"The meta is currently beryl/SLR or Drag or aug/MK or Mini. This is what you’ll see all the pros using"
"7.62: (AR)Beryl M762/ACE32 - (DMR) Dragunov/SLR/SKS"
#38
Brava
4.5
(2)
"Dokk and Brava are the best attackers with dmr"
"Brava or mav bc they’re 3 speed"
#39
Dokk
4.5
(2)
"Dokk and Brava are the best attackers with dmr"
"Dokk, then IMO lion"
#40
TCR
4.0
(2)
"Tcr is good"
"TCR has better damage but more bullet drop but if you can make up for that it's basically a 2 tap torso, all ranges at 400rpm."
#41
Retevis
4.0
(2)
"I enjoy the Retevis RT3S flashed with openGD77 software."
"Best cheap but better radio for a beginner: Retevis RT3S / TYT MD-UV380 or MD-UV390 for around £100."
#42
Maverick
4.0
(2)
"Brava or mav bc they’re 3 speed"
"Maverick has 3 speed (not one, as someone else said), flashbangs, and the very powerful AR15-50 which can take the telescopic sight."
#43
SVD
4.0
(2)
"Try the SVD and EBR too in the marksman class."
"I would highly recommend the SVD, it sucks as a sniper rifle but great as an aggressive marksman rifle."
#44
MX-R
4.0
(2)
"I’ve always been fond of the MX-R if you can hit shots consistently."
"Bishop, Mx-r, and maybe arren are good for spamming(I would argue mx-r is best in this category)."
#45
SSR
4.0
(2)
"The SSR is mostly long range because it's a guaranteed 2 shot."
"With marksman barrel, it’s tied with the ssr for longer ranged shots"
#46
M4
4.0
(2)
"DMR - G28 and G28 scout, M110, Scorpio Scout, M4 and 416 scout are my favorites."
"DMR: MK14, G28, M110, 416/ M4/ MK17 scout."
#47
Motorola
4.0
(2)
"If you can snake one coming out of service (I.e save from recycling), a Motorola XPR5550."
"Motorola XPR5550"
#48
D3D-I
4.0
(2)
"D3D-I, Devo or Mamba. The Top 3 DMRs."
"For me the most comfortable and reliable is the D3D-I."
#49
RSASS
4.0
(2)
"I think any of the 7.62Nato DMR's are excellent."
"Rsass, modded sks."
#50
Scar SSR
4.0
(2)
"Scar ssr best dmr i think in PF"
"For me its Scar SSR"
#51
416 Scout
4.0
(2)
"DMR - G28 and G28 scout, M110, Scorpio Scout, M4 and 416 scout are my favorites."
"416 Scout with irons, mawl, and shift vertical or M4 Scout with VC16."
#52
SA 58
4.0
(2)
"SA 58 and TCR 458 socom are both great for close and work at long range too"
"Ngl sa58 is my personal fav as it has low recoil and great damage as well as a decent fire fate"
#53
VFC
3.5
(2)
"Vfc m110."
"The vfc m110k is good but needs work."
#54
SCAR 20
5.0
(1)
"My fa e lately is the SCAR 20 with the tx5i."
#55
SVD-M
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite as of late is the SVD-M."
#56
Plasma
5.0
(1)
"Plasma is my favorite in anything for a reason...it's sexy."
#57
AUG Scout
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite was the AUG Scout. Great damage, good fire rate & range."
#58
AUG
5.0
(1)
"The AUG Scout is my go to DMR."
#59
Punisher Plasma
5.0
(1)
"Punisher plasma is honestly sleeper primary gun against bots imo."
#60
Eruptor
5.0
(1)
"Best DMR is Eruptor imo, it oneshots Striders & AOE oneshots Berserkers."
#61
Plasma Shotgun
5.0
(1)
"Plasma shotgun is my bae imo."
#62
M16
5.0
(1)
"M16 with Bipod hands down."
#63
Btech
5.0
(1)
"I have the Btech DMR 6x2 Pro and I'm incredibly happy with it."
#64
OpenGD77
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend any of the radios that support the OpenGD77 firmware."
#65
M24
5.0
(1)
"My goto is Ace/Aug and M24/Mini ❤️"
#66
ADAR
4.0
(1)
"I really like the ADAR 2-15 and TX-15."
#67
553
4.0
(1)
"I’m running the 553 Scout : Sentinel currently and it is awesome."
#68
Double Bell
4.0
(1)
"Have a look at the double bell range, only ever heard good things about them"
#69
Mamba
4.0
(1)
"The mamba is unparalleled if you’re hitting headshots."
#70
Beowulf
4.0
(1)
"Personally though, I really like the Beowulf TCR because I am an AR-15 enthusiast."
#71
Slugger
4.0
(1)
"Slugger is still the best DMR/Sniper because they all suck at that role."
#72
VSS-M
4.0
(1)
"For DMRs just the VSS-M no other DMRs are any good rn"
#73
SR 25
4.0
(1)
"Get a cyma SR 25. Then you want to swap out the gearbox for an HPA kit."
#74
AK-15
4.0
(1)
"The AK-15 and SCAR are excellent DMRs."
#75
WE
4.0
(1)
"The WE MK.14 looks amazing, very expensive tho."
#76
HK416
4.0
(1)
"Have you considered going for a HK416 with an barrel extension?"
#77
SCAR-H
4.0
(1)
"I usually go for a SCAR-H or ACE."
#78
King AK
4.0
(1)
"You can use the King AK or the SCAR with 7x magnification."
#79
M1A
4.0
(1)
"SR-25, close second is the M1A."
#80
SVU
4.0
(1)
"SVU is pretty much a sniper rifle, MK11 can be fun but I don't really like it."
#81
Vss Vintorez
4.0
(1)
"Vss Vintorez is fun, I only have basic conversion but it's not terrible."
#82
m417
4.0
(1)
"I use the m417 it shreds on all modes."
#83
DM7
1.5
(2)
"DM7 was piss easy."
"DM7 is pretty much the lamest DMR in the game."
#84
Vintorez
3.0
(1)
"Vintorez. It's the best meme dmr imo."
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