I hate being somewhat educated about the military and weapons, and then I read the forum boards and want to stick my HK USP in my mouth and pull the trigger....
At least one guy got it right when he said that the spotter is usually the more intelligent of the team. The spotter is the one that knows and logs ALL balistics for the rifle. He knows what MOA adjustments are needed to hit the target, he reads the wind and makes the calculations, the sniper does what the spotter says and pulls a trigger. Not to downplay a snipers intelligence, both the sniper and spotter are to learn both sets of skills, just one is designated as the shooter.
Usually the spotter is armed with an M16 series weapon, with possible optics or accurizations. Hardly a CQC weapon as defined by an MP5, or any submachinegun, or shotgun. The spotters weapon should be able to complete the mission of the day if the primary sniper weapon is damaged. An M16 with 500m effective range (600m with optics and accurizations) will do just fine.
Many of you dont realize how wacky ballistics are. A shot at 800meters usually means a .308 round will drop about 60-80 feet before hitting the target. That means you need to know that in advance and adjust your optics to compensate.
Also. A sniper doesnt don his ghillie suit everywhere. He is just another enlisted grunt or Jarhead with his M16 until time calls for his abilities on a mission.
Throwing knives is just another hollywood thing or Vegas show trick that should be left out of BF2
Silencing or suppressing a weapon means to slow it below the speed of sound, hencle lessening the velocity of the projectile it fires. The lower the velocity, the higher the tendency for the round to deviate from point of aim, and the lower stopping power of the round. Meaning the accuracy and damage suck for silenced weapons compared to regular rounds.
Silencing a weapon that still fires a round over the speed of sound will lessen the report of the weapon, but the supersonic crack still make the gunshot very loud. The round must be below the speed of sound to make it worth silencing.
Sniper rifles are HARDLY silenced. Even with suppressors, standard ammo will not fall below the speed of sound, making it useless. Special subsonic ammunition is required, when used the gunshot wll then be effectively suppressed, but at what cost? A suppressed .308 that usually is good for 800-1000 meters is good for about 200m effective range with subsonic ammo. You do not suppress .50 cal period. Supressing does not increase recoil, but can actually reduce it because the subsonic ammuntion produces less "kick" since it has to fire slower. Certain weapons such as the MP5SD with integral silencer do not need special subsonic ammuntion to be fully silenced, the silenced does its job perfectly.
What would be nice is an option to laser designate a target for airstrike by the commander (separate and more accurate from arty).
Or maybe an ability so that a damn commander with his nose in his laptop cannot spot you in the best hiding place... but I digress
Please less misinformation on military weapons and tactics, its disgusting to read.
Last edited by Operator_Stavros (2005-12-21 17:39:34)