Best sniper rifle on Reddit
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#1
Gauss Rifle
4.6
(14)
"For sniping it's definitely either a gauss rifle or six-crank laser musket, with the Instigating legendary effect if you can find either one with it."
"Gauss rifle clearly for me"
"Even the vanilla version of the Gauss rifle is the best sniper rifle."
"Instigating Gauss Rifle Not opinion, fact"
"If you want the most dmg per shot - gauss rifle, preferably with the instigating effect, two shot is also okay"
"The Gauss Rifle is the best sniper in the game."
"Gauss rifles are my favorite snipers, specifically 'the last minute' you get at the castle from the minutemen quest-line"
"Instigating Gauss with a silencer for sneaking takes a bit to charge but it's usually one shot one kill."
"The Gauss rifle is probably the best if you are fine with charging your weapon."
"Gauss comes to mind first."
#2
Hard Target
4.7
(10)
"I've got a beautiful Legendary Hard Target called 'Last Breath'."
"Get you a hard target and max that baby out."
"In my opinion it's the Hard Target."
"My Suppressed Hard Target is the only gun in my load out that isn’t legendary."
"I am partial to the Hard Target. mine has exceptional range and head shots are one tap kills."
"That’s the sniper rifle you want."
"The best sniper is the Hard Target if you can find an advanced one with instigating."
"Hard target. May sniper. Both are my goto for different reasons."
"Hard target or the mag sniper."
"Hard Target."
#3
Overseer's Guardian
4.8
(8)
"Overseers Guardian."
"It's been my go to sniper rifle since I first got it"
"Overseer Guardian b/c: * Relatively easy to access area, so consistency."
"Overseers guardian is the only gun I use"
"There is only Overseers Guardian, that is all."
"Just go get Overseers Guardian from Vault 88, best gun in the game without getting lucky legendaries"
"Overseer’s Guardian makes a good sniper rifle, especially early."
"Do overseer's guardian from the shop in vault 81 and then add a scope idk if it comes with one."
#4
Black Widow
5.0
(7)
"Og widow hits like a truck."
"The correct answer is Black Widow with phasic but…the Valiant actually has the highest DPS of all the snipers."
"Black widow + drill rounds = endless fun."
"The Black Widow is just too good to not be the best option."
"Black Widow with phasic ammo is completely dominant on Gold."
"Black widow, javelin, and valiant are probably your best options for all around sniping."
"Probably Black Widow. Technically the Collector SR can do some good DPS, but it's annoying to use."
#5
Hunting Rifle
4.3
(7)
"I like using the two shot hunting rifle since it's extremely powerful while being cheap to maintain"
"I love my instigating primed 308 hunting rifle."
"For me it’s a fully upgraded hunting rifle with .308 rounds."
"I typically use a hunting rifle sniper with a long range scope, overseers with a short scope and a deliverer for close range."
"If u wanna stay in like a traditional “sniper rifle” box get a hunting rifle and make it a .50 cal rifle (mod just called .50 cal receiver) its +35% dmg."
"I'm running the hunting rifle. Tricked out and in 50 bmg."
"Hunting rifle is pretty beefy with the right effects/mods, just wish it was semi auto instead of bolt action."
#6
Beowulf
4.3
(6)
"I'm a huge fan of being super stealthy and quietly taking people out from afar."
"Beowulf fully kitted with a med scope is my fav sniper."
"My favorite is a silenced Beowolf with a medium scope."
"DPS and flexibility."
"I do like a long-barrelled, scoped, and suppressed Beowulf."
"For a sniper rifle I would recommend the Beowulf and make it semi auto."
#7
DLQ
4.6
(5)
"Dlq probably the best overall"
"Either DLQ or HDR or ZRG."
"The DLQ is still gonna be the def sniper meta for mp."
"Dlq for consistency,locus is also a good alternative but has more hitmarkers"
"DLQ is really good, but I think the locus just has better, or feels more fluid than the dlq"
#8
SR-1
5.0
(4)
"SR-1 with Determined and TOC damage."
"I just switched from the White Death to SR-1. A 10 round mag capacity is so much better."
"IMO the SR-l feels the best to use... fast reload, good opt range, and almost 100% stability."
"SR-1 is the best MMR nowadays. The more I use it, the more I feel like it was waaay overbuffed."
#9
Bazaar Bargain
4.5
(4)
"Bazaar bargain is the best sniper rifle in the game if you're good at clicking heads"
"Try out the Bazaar Bargain if you can reliably get 3+ headshot kills a life."
"Bazaar bargain."
"Bazaar bargain if youre playing casual and can consistently get heads."
#10
White Death
4.5
(4)
"I run an offensive solo skill build and use a god rolled White Death with the Future Perfect talent."
"If Your White Death has say 10 ranks added to it and your M700 has none, Your White Death will hit as hard as your M700."
"The White Death is still very solid, but I think the Model 700 is now better."
"Got a White Death with 10% dmg to targets out of cover and never looked back."
#11
SVD
4.3
(4)
"SVD because its Semi"
"Generally, though, SVD"
"Ofc svd kit"
"My fav is SVD but when i quickscope i use dlq or hdr."
#12
Silverback
4.3
(4)
"Its cheap, and performs like their top tier siblings! Has a lot of upgrade potential, but performance ootb cannot be beat for the price. Can highly recommend."
"Ootb, Silverback TAC-41."
"I’d advise against nov snipers. Try a silverback tac-41p, tac-41a, SRS, or HTI."
"Just around your price range. They say ETA spring 2024 so I think you should wait a month."
#13
MCPR
5.0
(3)
"Mcpr and signal 50"
"Mcpr for sure"
"Mcpr superiority"
#14
Krag
5.0
(3)
"Krag for sure."
"Krag imo. Has basically zero bullet drop out to 150m."
"Krag and kar98 have the highest bullet velocity and lowest drop."
#15
SP-X 80
5.0
(3)
"Spx-80 has fastest ads."
"For MP I find the SPX the most satisfying to use since its quick and it is a one shot kill."
"SP-X 80 is the best sniper rifle, objectively."
#16
Laser Musket
4.0
(3)
"I know it’s not necessarily the best sniper in the game, or even all that good, but I am hugely partial to the laser musket."
"For a beginner at the start of a run; a fully upgraded version of the laser musket you got from rescuing the Minutemen in Concord."
"Laser muskets are legitimately a great sniper rifle."
#17
Mosin Nagant
3.7
(3)
"But for the sniper build, you would want the mosin PU, which has a bent bolt handle so it can work with a scope."
"I go Mosin Nagant at all times. Great stopping power, good reload."
"If you want historical accuracy; mosin. If you want to actually play airsoft instead of suffering a thousand deaths; SVD"
#18
Vengeance
5.0
(2)
"Vengeance for sure. Has a good 300 DPS above sprtel wood."
"I'd say any of the sniper rifles besides the Reservist's are solid."
#19
Locus
5.0
(2)
"Locus, no doubt"
"I feel significantly worse playing any other sniper rifle"
#20
The Machine
5.0
(2)
"If you want to have a lot of fun, The Machine."
"The machine has the highest DPS but also can burn ammo fast."
#21
Last Breath
5.0
(2)
"Try The Last Breath."
"Last Breath, although I think it's only available in NG."
#22
Tac-50
5.0
(2)
"Tac-50 is much better."
"Tac-50 is better. All heavy snipers one hit juggernauts."
#23
Remington Model 700
5.0
(2)
"Farm model 700 and sr-1 for sniper with current update, deconstructs others, save stash space."
"Model 700 is the highest damage, slow scope speed, and slow reload (1 bullet each)."
#24
Model 700
5.0
(2)
"Model 700 has the big advantage to be able to one shot elites in solo play when fully upgraded with expertise."
"Model 700 has the highest base damage among yellow MMRs."
#25
Sieger 300 Ghost
4.5
(2)
"Real answer - Sieger 300 Ghost."
"In terms of suppression: Definitely the Sieger 300 Ghost."
#26
Handmade
4.5
(2)
"Best rifles by far are the handmade from nuka world. Best sniper is the lever action from far harbor."
"I'd take a handmade over anything. Huge mag, great fire rate and damage, zero recoil."
#27
Victus XMR
4.5
(2)
"Victus xmr. With attachments purely to stimulate movement and then tune for ADS. It rips"
"I liked the victus xmr first sniper I got gold, I found it the most fun."
#28
Plasma Rifle
4.5
(2)
"I am primarily a stealth sniper and I use a fully upgraded legendary plasma rifle that fires additional projectiles."
"I like the plasma sniper rifle. It shoots really slow but it does really good damage."
#29
Springfield M1903
4.5
(2)
"M.1903 - Best for accuracy at long range."
"I like the 1903 (tricked out to the max) for long range sniping."
#30
Lanka
4.0
(2)
"Lanka from your dojo, easy as heck."
"Lanka is a pretty good sniper you can get from your clan dojo's energy lab."
#31
ZRG
4.0
(2)
"ZRG is what I use in 1v1, its only 5ms slower than the DLQ, but to me it feels like it hits hard"
"ZRG is nice with the anti-vehicle for the full hitter."
#32
Skullmasher
4.0
(2)
"Skullmasher is great but not for I never miss."
"From what I heard, Skullmasher is really good on Aurelia."
#33
L96
4.0
(2)
"L96 is pretty much strictly a PVP gun."
"L96 if you're running with a squad. Svu/WA2k if you're soloing or just want consistent DPS."
#34
Sj16
4.0
(2)
"Sj16 is an affordable option to use .338 AP bullets."
"Sj16"
#35
Mosin
4.0
(2)
"Mosin. - affordable(not fully modified) - somewhat cheap ammo - great range."
"Mosin"
#36
AX50
3.0
(2)
"Lightweight, i would go supressed M1A with a spectre scope."
"Ngl, other than ax50 all other snipers are not really worth it."
#37
Remington 700
5.0
(1)
"Model 700 is the hardest hitting and can one tap most solo elites."
#38
DKS-501
5.0
(1)
"The DKS-501 is a great option."
#39
Ghost
5.0
(1)
"The Ghost is nearly a cheat code weapon."
#40
M82 Cerberus
5.0
(1)
"M82 Cerberus will 1 shot heavies center mass... suppressed."
#41
Black Panther
5.0
(1)
"Max damage per shot? Black panther sniper."
#42
Smart Rapid Spearhead
5.0
(1)
"You can go with a Smart Rapid Spearhead that can fire for 26 AP with 20% to refund additional 10-20AP per turn with each shot while doing 50% more damage when you use Snipe or Aim Shot."
#43
Crafted Snipers
5.0
(1)
"The real advantage crafted snipers have is the smart module bonus, 50% bonus damage on special attacks instantly boosts the average sniper past its unique counterparts."
#44
VSD
5.0
(1)
"VSD best ranged weapon in the game even better than the DMR."
#45
VFC PSG-1
5.0
(1)
"VFC PSG-1. If you own one you know."
#46
Winnie
5.0
(1)
"I love the winnie. I wish I was kidding but I'm in it for the big boom sound that it makes."
#47
Advanced Hard Target
5.0
(1)
"It's difficult to surpass a properly modded out Advanced Hard Target."
#48
Triador
5.0
(1)
"Surprised no one mentioned the La Varita and Triador combo."
#49
PSG1
5.0
(1)
"The PSG1 has a significantly higher crit-chance."
#50
La Varita
5.0
(1)
"Surprised no one mentioned the La Varita and Triador combo."
#51
Dragunov SVD
5.0
(1)
"Dragunov SVD in the hands of someone who has burst and automatic weapons perks."
#52
Anti-Material Rifle
5.0
(1)
"The anti material rifle!!"
#53
Old Reliable
5.0
(1)
"Old reliable, with a suppressor, and all the sneak/sniper perks. Will one shot most enemies"
#54
Vectis
5.0
(1)
"Just grab the Vectis bp off the market for credits."
#55
AWS
5.0
(1)
"It’s a legendary rifle centered around the Bulls Eye effect."
#56
Taiwangun
5.0
(1)
"Unironically the best jorking sniper rifle is the cheapest one you can find. Check Taiwangun for example."
#57
VSR-10
5.0
(1)
"VSR-10 is considered the best sniper by most snipers."
#58
Nemesis
5.0
(1)
"The answer will Always be the Nemesis."
#59
Longshot
5.0
(1)
"The unique legendary Longshot (Prime .50cal) has been my go-to."
#60
fjx imperium
5.0
(1)
"None fjx imperium still the best sniper in game."
#61
XPR 50
5.0
(1)
"The best sniper is XPR 50 with stopping power no cap."
#62
Victus
5.0
(1)
"Victus for super long range, you can get one shot kills from across the map."
#63
Kar98k
4.0
(1)
"I've been using this Kar98k."
#64
Sieger Ghost
4.0
(1)
"Objectively speaking it's a 3 way tie between Sieger Ghost (or reskin)..."
#65
Druzinha 34 Arctic
4.0
(1)
"Freelancer has made me a fan of the Druzinha 34 Arctic."
#66
Spearhead
4.0
(1)
"Spearhead with RR is probably about the best you can get, it's a bit better than dragunov."
#67
ASG Modify Steyr Scout
4.0
(1)
"OOTB ASG/Modify Steyer Scout , Maple leaf MLC-338."
#68
Remington M700
4.0
(1)
"I’m running a 700 carbon and or a white death. Once I get it started no problem one tapping fools."
#69
Compound Bow
4.0
(1)
"Screw the meta. These are the most fun for me, personally: Compound Bow."
#70
Lever Action Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I like the lever action rifle, gold damage, 5 rounds magazine and fast reload."
#71
Magsniper
4.0
(1)
"Hard target or Magsniper. Magsniper can deal more damage but doesn't have a suppressor."
#72
SVT
4.0
(1)
"I'm liking the SVT. Good ammo conservation against AI and good damage at range against players."
#73
N7 Kyrsae
4.0
(1)
"N7 soldier with kyrsae Sniper rifle, I mean its not really for carrying but it sure is fun."
#74
M90 Indra
4.0
(1)
"The M90-Indra can be an absolute blast and you can easily carry on Gold with it."
#75
N7 Sniper
4.0
(1)
"The n7 sniper and BW are good choices."
#76
Kishock
4.0
(1)
"I'll throw a good word out for the Kishock, especially as host."
#77
Winchester
4.0
(1)
"Winchester with silencer and Acog scope."
#78
SPR-208
4.0
(1)
"And SPR-208."
#79
M110
4.0
(1)
"M110"
#80
HDR
4.0
(1)
"HDR."
#81
Valaverse
4.0
(1)
"I would go with one of the Valaverse weapon pack that has the 50 cal sniper rifle."
#82
Chinese Grenade Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I got a Legendary Chinese Grenade Rifle with a .45 conversion quite early in my current run. Fully modded, it does about 240 damage per shot with very little recoil."
#83
Steyr Scout
4.0
(1)
"No mods required: ASG/Modify Steyr Scout, ICS Tomahawk, Silverback Tac-41 and Archwick SPR300."
#84
Covert SRS
4.0
(1)
"If I want to use Determined then the covert srs with 24% expertise has been really fun."
#85
Vectis Prime
4.0
(1)
"Vectis Prime is in the resurgence for a few days yet I think."
#86
Rubico
4.0
(1)
"Rubico felt pretty good. Single-shot, great damage. All around fun."
#87
Longnail
4.0
(1)
"Longnail is good as it bypasses shields."
#88
Wet Week
4.0
(1)
"Wet week is really good too but the burst can screw up I never miss."
#89
Silverback Tac-41
4.0
(1)
"The silverback Tac-41 is a great ootb rifle that would only require a spring change."
#90
Lee Enfield
4.0
(1)
"I prefer the Lee Enfield, it's fast, packs a punch."
#91
Western Spirit Lever Action
4.0
(1)
"This unique rifle comes pre-modded with a custom paint finish."
#92
Breach
4.0
(1)
"A suppressed Breach using slug rounds makes for a powerful medium-range sniper."
#93
50 cal
4.0
(1)
"I would always use the 50 cal for best distance and damage."
#94
.308 Carbine
4.0
(1)
".308 carbine. It’s the most fun and looks the coolest."
#95
Long Shot
3.0
(1)
"Do they still have the Long Shot? Was a sniper with the instigating effect that hit decently."
#96
L96A1
3.0
(1)
"Sadly, vanilla F4 does not have anything i consider a decent sniper rifle. L96A1 or the AX50 all day."
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