In Modern Warfare 2 (2009), the era of sniper rifles and lightning-fast precision quickscopes dominated the scene. Modern Warfare 3 continues this legacy with its iconic maps and weapons, catering perfectly to sniping enthusiasts.
Quickscoping, a relatively straightforward mechanic, entails aiming down the sights with a sniper rifle and firing almost instantly thereafter. While not an exact science, over the years, CoD players have used this technique to showcase their skills or compile extravagant montages.
Although aim-down-sight speeds may not match those of MW2 (2009), the satisfaction of executing a quickscope with the right weapon and attachments in MW3 remains unparalleled.
What is the best quickscope sniper loadout in Modern Warfare 3?
When crafting a responsive sniping loadout, prioritize attributes like sprint-to-fire speed, aim-down-sight speed, mobility, and aim movement. Despite undergoing a minor nerf in the Feb. 21 update, The Longbow fits this bill perfectly, earning our recommendation as the best sniper rifle for quickscoping in MW3.
Here’s our preferred quickscoping loadout for the Longbow:
- Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
- Stock: Stockless
- Underbarrel: XTEN TX-12 Handstop
- Rear Grip: Citadel LV Tactical Grip
- Bolt: SA-M Quickbolt
All five attachments focus on enhancing mobility without compromising damage range, velocity, or recoil control.
Best MW3 quickscope Snipers
Here’s a ranked list of the best quickscope snipers in Modern Warfare 3:
- Longbow
- XRK Stalker
- KV Inhibitor
- KATT-AMR
While the XRK Stalker was anticipated to deliver a swift and agile sniper experience, its speed ultimately falls short of the Longbow’s. Nevertheless, the XRK Stalker remains a viable option, surpassing the KV Inhibitor and KATT-AMR in terms of aim-down-sight and sprint-to-fire speeds. Both the Longbow and XRK Stalker excel as quickscoping weapons when outfitted with the appropriate attachments.
