MW3: Best Sniper Rifles To Use In Multiplayer [Top 7]

The multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 3 has tons of weapon types, and among them, Sniper Rifle stands out as one of the best types. That being said, there are 10 Sniper Rifles in MW3, so choosing the best among them can be a little challenging.

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Key Takeaways

There are 10 Sniper Rifles available in Modern Warfare 3.
Among 10, the best seven are ranked in my guide according to their worth.
KATT-AMR is ranked the lowest as it sacrifices much in return for high damage.
FJX Imperium is the best sniper rifle in Modern Warfare 3 due to its perfect stats.
FJX Imperium has high damage; all other stats like range, fire rate, and recoil control are perfect.
The significance of FJX Imperium is pretty high, as it is also the best sniper for quickscoping.
I don’t think there is any disadvantage to the weapons, so make sure to try it.

Best MW3 Sniper Rifles

Here is the overview of the best snipers in Modern Warfare 3:

Serial Number	Sniper Rifle	Rounds	Reserve	How To Unlock	Best Perks	Best Equipment
1	FJX Imperium	5	43	Reach Level 55 To Activate The Unlock Challenge.	Overkill Vest, Quick-Grip Gloves, Lightweight Boots, and Bone Conduction Headset.	Semtex and Stun/Frag Grenade.
2	Longbow	30	70	Unlocks at Level 25. Can be Unlocked Instantly With Vault Edition.	Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, and Ghost T/V Camo.	Semtex and Battle Rage.
3	SP-X 80	5	10	Get The LA-B 330 to Level 18.	Overkill, Marksman, Covert Sneakers, and Threat Identification System.	Proximity Mine and Smoke Grenade.
4	MCPR-300	10	20	Unlocked By Default.	Gunner Vest, Quick-Grip Gloves, Mission Control Comlink, and Medbox.	Scatter Drone and Frag Grenade.
5	Carrack .300	6	12	Reach Level 55 To Activate The Unlock Challenge.	Overkill Vest, Covert Sneakers, Marksman Gloves, and Threat Identification System.	Scatter Mine and Tear Gas.
6	KV Inhibitor	10	30	Unlocks at Level 25.	Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Stalker Boots, and Bone Conduction.	Battle Rage and Frag Grenade.
7	KATT-AMR	5	15	Unlocked By Default.	Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, and Ghost T/V Camo.	Semtex and Battle Rage.

7- KATT-AMR

Best Early Game MW3 Sniper

While KATT-AMR is definitely not the worst sniper in MW3, it is ranked the lowest due to some issues. KATT-AMR is the first Sniper that will be available to you, so make sure to give it a try. The main great thing about the sniper is that it can easily kill enemies with a single shot. KATT-AMR has almost the maximum damage in MW3, making it the best one-shot gun.

That said, it doesn’t have the best Fire Rate, Mobility, and Handling. While the weapon can be more effective in the prone position, better options can be unlocked later. Make sure to use the best Sniper Class for KATT-AMR, and I recommend using Renetti, ESP Stinger, or Striker as your secondary weapons.

The following is the best loadout for KATT-AMR:

Barrel: Perdition 24″ Short Barrel
Underbarrel: Cornerstone Bipod
Stock: Tactical Stock Pad
Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt

The following is the best class setup for KATT-AMR:

Perks: Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, and Ghost T/V Camo.
Equipment: Semtex and Battle Rage.

6- KV Inhibitor

Best Mid-Range Sniper In MW3

The KV Inhibitor can be unlocked when you reach level 25 in Modern Warfare 3. It is a semi-auto Sniper Rifle that offers great recoil control and stability. At level 25, you will already have some other sniper available, which might overshadow KV Inhibitor. Despite that, I think it is worth trying the weapon as the damage output isn’t bad either.

It is the best weapon if you miss a shot but want to make an instant follow-up in mid-range.

The following is the best loadout for KV Inhibitor:

Barrel: Kastovia JEK-40 Barrel
Underbarrel: XTEN TX-12 Handstop
Stock: Ivanov Wood Stock
Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
Rear Grip: Broadside Factory Grip

The following is the best class setup for KV Inhibitor:

Perks: Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Stalker Boots, and Bone Conduction.
Equipment: Battle Rage and Frag Grenade.

5- Carrack .300

MW3 Best Semi-Auto Sniper

If you want a sniper with the best fire rate in Modern Warfare 3, Carrack .300 is what you are looking for. A higher fire rate means it will be easier to follow up shots. So, if you didn’t hit the opponent or your shot didn’t do much damage, you can always go for a better follow-up. Carrack .300 is lightweight, and having less fire rate complements that.

The gun can also deliver one-shot-kills, so make sure to give it a try. Also, as the weapon isn’t focused much on the damage, it has a great range. It has great fire rate, range, and recoil control, which makes it the best semi-auto Sniper Rifle.

The following is the best sniper loadout in MW3 for Carrack .300:

Stock: LEX V14 Stock
Rear Grip: Carrack Palm
Optic: Schlager 3.4x
Magazine:15 Round Mag
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW

The following is the best sniper class setup in MW3 for Carrack .300:

Perks: Overkill Vest, Covert Sneakers, Marksman Gloves, and Threat Identification System.
Equipment: Scatter Mine and Tear Gas.

4- MCPR-300

MW3 Best Long Range Sniper

Just like KATT-AMR, MCPR-300 is a beast that deals massive damage per shot. While the damage is lower than KATT-AMR, it has better Range, Recoil Control, Handling, and Accuracy. These aspects give the weapon an upper hand in the battle. Even if the damage output is low compared to KATT-AMT, it can easily one-shot enemies, meaning there isn’t much damage difference.

The Mag capacity of MCPR-300 is also quite good, with 20 bullets available in reserve. Despite not being the best sniper in Modern Warfare 3, I would recommend trying it. Also, the MCPR-300 has the best range among all the snipers.

The following is the best sniper loadout for MCPR-300:

Magazine: 5 Round Mag
Barrel: 22″ OMX-456
Muzzle: Bruen Agent 90
Optic: Forge Tac Delta 4
Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip

The following is the best sniper class setup for MCPR-300:

Perks: Gunner Vest, Quick-Grip Gloves, Mission Control Comlink, and Medbox.
Equipment: Scatter Drone and Frag Grenade.

3- SP-X 80

Best Mid Game Sniper In MW3

To unlock SP-X 80, you must get the LA-B 330 first and level it up to 18. While there is so much grinding to do to unlock the weapons think it is worth it as the weapon is really great. It is basically a superior version of LA-B 330, so it does everything better than that weapon. SP-X 80 is fantastic; even with great damage, the handling, fire rate, and everything seems good.

Also, do not forget that it is a great weapon for quick scoping. So, if you haven’t unlocked the FJX Imperium yet, make sure to give it a try.

The following is the best sniper loadout for SP-X 80:

Muzzle: Nilsound 90
Optic: Signal 50 8x
Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
Stock: Max DMR Precision
Bolt: ZLR Reinforced Lockbolt

The following is the best sniper class setup for SP-X 80:

Perks: Overkill, Marksman, Covert Sneakers, and Threat Identification System.
Equipment: Proximity Mine and Smoke Grenade.

2- Longbow

Best Well-Balanced MW3 Sniper

One of the best snipers for quick scoping in Modern Warfare 3 is arguably Longbow. The sniper can be unlocked at level 25, or it would already unlocked for you if you bought the Vault Edition. It is arguably a great sniper that is good at almost everything. The range, fire, rate, mobility, handling, recoil control, accuracy, and damage are pretty good.

It is a must-try weapon in Modern Warfare 3, so make sure to give it a try as soon as you reach level 25. Also, Longbow has the best recoil control in MW3, and it is great for almost everything.

The following is the best loadout for Longbow:

Barrel: Pro-99 Long Barrel
Underbarrel: XTEN TX-12 Handstop
Stock: Stockless
Muzzle: HMRES Mod Suppressor
Rear Grip: Citadel LV Tactical Grip

The following is the best sniper setup with Longbow:

Perks: Infantry Vest, Commando Gloves, Covert Sneakers, and Ghost T/V Camo.
Equipment: Semtex and Battle Rage.

1- FJX Imperium

Best Sniper For Quick Scoping In MW3

Hands down, the best sniper in MW3 is FJX Imperium. You need to reach level 55 to unlock the weapon, but it is worth the grind. It is arguably the best quick-scope sniper, so ensure the best class setup. It has extremely high damage that one-shot the opponents, and the point-blank hits feel are so satisfying.

Every other stat is pretty balanced, too, so I highly recommend trying out the weapon. The other sniper rifles are great, but FJX Imperium is in a league of its own, especially when quick scoping, making it the best quicksope sniper.

The following is the best sniper loadout for FJX Imperium:

Ammunition: .408 Explosive
Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
Underbarrel: Field-Wrapped Handle
Muzzle: Nilsound 90
Rear Grip: Skull-40

The following is the best setup with FJX Imperium:

Perks: Overkill Vest, Quick-Grip Gloves, Lightweight Boots, and Bone Conduction Headset.
Equipment: Semtex and Stun/Frag Grenade.

My Opinion On The Best Sniper

I think FJX Imperium is the best sniper in Modern Warfare 3.

FJX Imperium has high damage, and all other stats are pretty well-balanced, which makes it the perfect sniper. Also, for those who love quick scoping in MW3, it is the best choice for them it is the best even in that aspect.

That is almost everything you want to know about the best Sniper in Modern Warfare 3. Make sure to grind so you can level up and unlock the snipers. I ranked all the snipers based on their worth in MW3, so I tried to be extremely unbiased. If you are struggling with leveling up in MW3, I recommend you watch the YouTube video for some tips.

While in it, you should check out my guide on completing the Halo Hat Trick Achievement in MW3. Also, if you are having performance issues, check out the guide on best PC settings for better FPS and optimization by Ayyoun Ali.

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