Manual aim is usually more accurate (especially at greater distances) but V.A.T.S. Weaker enemies frequently have several limbs blown off or are even reduced to mulch by a single shot. However, a crippled arm will result in severe sway while using the scope regardless of small guns skill points.Įven without Bloody Mess, sniper rifles can result in some fantastically gory kills, usually with the enemy's skull exploding. At 100 Small Guns, the scope has no sway at all. The sway can be reduced with either a higher skill level in small guns, or by entering sneak mode. The sniper rifle has very noticeable sway to it when manually aimed. It has a high-magnification scope and deals much more damage than the hunting rifle, but has a very rare ammunition type and is a very fragile weapon. The sniper rifle is the top-tier long-range weapon. It's an extremely fragile precision rifle and requires regular repair and maintenance to keep it in working condition. Apart from a frame tailored for sniping, it boasts a muzzle flash dampener, a monopod that doubles as a forward grip as well as a rubberized eyepiece and stock for extra comfort.

This sniper rifle is an older model of the famed DKS-501, chambered for. The following section is transcluded from Sniper rifle.

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