Best Sniper Rifles in Battlefield 6

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In Battlefield 6, sniper rifles are the go-to choice for players who prioritize accuracy. A single well-placed shot can eliminate an opponent immediately. Skilled players can even use these rifles effectively in close-quarters combat with good aim and quick reactions.

While all sniper rifles in Battlefield 6 feel similar, each one has unique strengths and weaknesses. This guide ranks the bolt-action sniper rifles, evaluating how well they perform on most maps and highlighting key details players should be aware of.

Best Sniper Rifles in BF6

  1. M2010 ESR
  2. Mini Scout
  3. SV-98
  4. PSR

Just so you know upfront, all sniper rifles can instantly kill with a headshot, no matter how far away the target is. Otherwise, you’ll need two body shots to take someone down. Because of this, all the snipers should feel similar to use. What really sets them apart is how quickly they fire and how large their sweet spot is – those are the key differences between each one.

The ‘sweet spot’ in a sniper rifle’s range is the distance where a shot to the chest will reliably eliminate an enemy player.

Okay, so if I had to pick one sniper rifle in Battlefield 6 that I’d use most of the time, it’d be the M2010 ESR. It just feels really solid – it fires pretty quickly, has a good range where shots still do a lot of damage, and the best part is, you unlock it right away! It’s a great all-rounder and works well on most of the maps, though honestly, there are times when other snipers might be better suited for specific situations.

M2010 ESR

  • Sweet Spot Range: 75-120 meters

As a Battlefield fan, I’m already predicting this bolt-action rifle will be the go-to weapon for snipers in BF6. It’s seriously reliable – the bullets fly fast and you can fire pretty quickly (around 43 rounds per minute). If you just want to sit back and pick off enemies from a distance, this rifle will definitely get the job done. My only worry is the magazine is a little small – only 5 bullets! That means you’ll be reloading more often than with other sniper rifles, so you’ll need to make each shot count.

The M2010 ESR is highly adaptable thanks to its modular design, a feature shared by other sniper rifles. However, the M2010’s strong core performance makes it a more effective foundation for customization in many situations.

Mini Scout

  • Sweet Spot Range: None

The Mini Scout is a sniper rifle built for players who prefer a fast-paced, mobile style of play. Its strengths include a rapid fire rate (51 rounds per minute), fast bullet speed (1100 with the Extended Barrel attachment), and a built-in ADS (aim down sights) Bolt for quick targeting. It doesn’t require many upgrades to be effective, but it does have a couple of drawbacks.

The Mini Scout rifle doesn’t have a ‘sweet spot’ – a forgiving area to hit for damage. While most sniper rifle users aim for the head anyway, the sweet spot mechanic on other rifles does offer some leniency. To truly excel with the Mini Scout, you need to be accurate and skilled.

Other sniper rifles can also work well for fast-paced, aggressive sniping, though not quite as effectively as the Mini Scout. Sometimes, the Mini Scout feels more like a Designated Marksman Rifle, similar to the SVK 8.6.

SV-98

  • Sweet Spot Range: 54-90 meters

It sounds weird, but the SV-98 is actually built for sniping at shorter distances. It’s kinda like the Mini Scout in that way. But, because the SV-98 fires slower – only about 38 times a minute – it’s not as good as the Mini Scout when you need to quickly take down several enemies.

Okay, so the SV-98 isn’t a long-range beast like some other sniper rifles, but it really shines at medium distances – around 54 to 90 meters. I think that makes it perfect for fighting in cities or tighter spaces. You can still use it for longer shots, but that’s where it struggles a bit. It’s just not as effective when you’re trying to hit targets really far away.

The SV-98 starts with a muzzle velocity of 720, which increases to 900 with an Extended Barrel. This relatively slow speed might surprise new users, making it harder to hit moving targets. Players used to faster weapons like the Mini Scout and M2010 will likely notice a significant difference.

The SV-98 might feel a little strange to use at first, even when shooting within its effective range of 54 to 90 meters. But with practice, you’ll get the hang of it and it will perform reliably. Adding an Extended Barrel will improve its performance even further.

PSR

  • Sweet Spot Range: 100-150 meters

Unlike the SV-98, which excels at close to medium range, the PSR is built for very long-distance shots. It performs best between 100 and 150 meters. Like the SV-98, it holds 10 bullets in its magazine, fires at a rate of 38 rounds per minute, and its bullets initially travel at 720 meters per second.

You’d think the PSR, being a long-range sniper rifle, would have the fastest bullet speed, but it doesn’t. Even though it comes with an extended barrel, its bullets only reach 900 units per second, which is actually slower than the M2010 ESR and Mini Scout when those are modified.

Okay, so I’ve been trying out the PSR, and while it takes some getting used to with the bullet drop, the real problem is there aren’t many maps where you can actually use a sniper rifle at long range – like 100-150 meters. Honestly, that makes it hard to justify using the PSR over other options. But, if I do manage to find a perfect spot for a really long shot, the PSR is fantastic, especially because it comes with a 10x scope right out of the box!

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2025-11-11 13:36