Best Warzone Sniper Rifle loadouts in Season 1 Reloaded

Sniper rifles have experienced their fair share of ups and downs in Warzone’s meta, but the best sniper loadouts are always among the top guns in Call of Duty’s battle royale.

The power of snipers is unmatched for long-range engagements, providing critical support by pressuring and eliminating enemy squads from afar. To keep snipers balanced, developer Treyarch has implemented various buffs and nerfs throughout Warzone’s history, with Season 1 Reloaded being no exception.

This update introduced huge buffs to Sniper Rifles by reducing idle sway, making them more consistent and cementing their place in the meta. After the latest changes, these are the best sniper rifle loadouts that you should be using.

Best Sniper Rifle loadouts in Warzone

1. LR 7.62

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• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lightweight Handguard
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Fire Mods: 7.62 NATO Overpressured

Warzone’s meta is ever-changing but right now, the LR 7.62 is the best overall sniper in the battle royale. Effective at extremely long ranges, the weapon’s high bullet velocity reduces the amount of prediction necessary to land shots. That’s great on larger maps like Urzikstan, and the LR 7.62’s handling is competent enough to make it viable in Resurgence modes too.

Honestly, the LR 7.62 isn’t actually the best in any particular area, but it’s still extremely good as it doesn’t struggle in any area either. With this build, it does everything you would want a sniper rifle to do, making it the absolute top pick in the current meta. Just be sure to use the Long Barrel to boost range, as that’s a must to get the most out of this gun.

2. Kar98k

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• Optic: Range Caller v3.4 Optic
• Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor L
• Barrel: Prazisionsgewehr 762 Long Barrel
• Slings: Recon Sling
• Ammunition: 7.92x57mm High Grain Rounds

The Kar98k remains a top-tier option in Warzone, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. It can down in one shot up to 67 meters, which is extraordinary considering how fast its handling is compared to other snipers. This weapon is especially strong in Resurgence, where it is one of the best weapons in the game.

It has received a few range nerfs since its initial release, but these haven’t stopped it from being the premier sniper for more aggressive players. These days, you can also use the LW3A1 Frostline, which fills a similar role. Having said that, this classic marksman rifle is still the gun you want to pick if dominating close to medium-range duels is your goal.

3. KATT-AMR

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• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor XL
• Barrel: Zang-34 Barrel
• Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt
• Stock: Tactical Stock Pad
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity

The KATT-AMR is a classic option that has been meta in Warzone ever since it was added. That remains true following Black Ops 6’s integration, where this heavy hitter continues to excel due to its high damage and excellent range. It can’t one-shot at any distance anymore, but the KATT-AMR is still a great gun that beats out most other sniper rifles.

However, there is one big problem with this weapon – it has pretty poor mobility and handling. This can’t be entirely mitigated, but using the Ephemeral Quickbolt and Tactical Stock Pack helps a lot. With these attachments, the KATT-AMR is at least reasonably quick to the point where it isn’t actively hindering the weapon anymore, allowing its strengths to shine through.

4. Victus XMR

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• Muzzle: VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor XL
• Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
• Rear Grip: Bruen G305 Grip Wrap
• Stock: XRK Rise 50
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity

Unlike most MW2 weapons, the Victus XMR has actually gotten better in this new era of Warzone. Before Black Ops 6 was integrated, practically nobody ever used it, but now it stands out as a legitimately competitive option. This is mostly because of its incredible bullet velocity, which beats out every other sniper rifle in the game.

However, it also has an impressive one-shot kill range of almost 100 meters. This makes it a lethal marksman weapon for those wanting to keep their distance, especially if you use the Mack 8 33.5 Super barrel and .50 Cal High Velocity ammo. This boosts its bullet velocity to the highest possible, allowing you to down enemies from miles away with ease.

5. AMR Mod 4

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• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Stock Pad: Weighted Pad
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip

The AMR Mod 4 is the latest sniper rifle to be added to Warzone, and it’s a very solid option. Most notably, it is a semi-auto sniper that can kill in just one shot, giving it the potential to rack up multikills in the hands of a skilled player. Hitting those shots won’t be easy, but its fast fire rate means enemy squads won’t have long to dodge and get out of danger.

Unfortunately, it does have a few key issues that prevent it from being higher on this list. Among these are its low bullet velocity and hefty recoil, which can only be partially mitigated by using the Ported Compensator and Reinforced Barrel. This newcomer is certainly a good gun, but these flaws mean that it’s unlikely to dethrone the top-tier sniper rifles anytime soon.

All Warzone Sniper Rifles ranked

RANK	WEAPON	One Shot Range
1	LR 7.62	86m
2	Kar98k	67m
3	KATT-AMR	100m
4	Victus XMR	99m
5	AMR Mod 4	99m
6	MORS	200m
7	LW3A1 Frostline	64m
8	FJX Imperium	72m
9	XRK Stalker	72m
10	MCPR-300	43m
11	LA-B 330	41m
12	SP-X 80	33m
13	KV Inhibitor	Requires two shots
14	SVD	Requires two shots
15	Longbow	Requires two shots
16	Signal 50	Requires two shots
17	Carrack .300	Requires two shots

The above rankings assume the use of the best loadout possible for each gun, with the main goal of maximizing damage range potential. This is by far the most important stat with a sniper rifle, as it impacts how far away you can down enemies in a single shot.

When building these guns, you’ll also want to prioritize bullet velocity to make your shots travel faster. This is another key stat that makes landing shots at long range much easier, which is a must given how mobile players can be these days using Omnimovement.

Meta Analysis

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Sniper rifles are extremely strong right now, with the latest changes in Season 1 Reloaded placing them at the forefront of the meta. These changes include massively reduced idle sway and the removal of randomness when aiming in, allowing these powerful marksman weapons to be much more consistent.

If you want to take advantage of this buff, the LR 7.62, Kar98k, and KATT-AMR are the three standout options to do so. The Kar98k is the meta option in Resurgence, while the KATT-AMR works best on larger maps like Urzikstan. However, the LR 7.62 stands out as the best all-around option, as it is competitive in all modes and maps.

The two other snipers that are worth considering are the Victus XMR and AMR Mod 4, with these offering best-in-class bullet velocity and fire rate, respectively. The AMR Mod 4 is a particularly interesting option, as it is the only semi-auto sniper rifle that can down enemies in one shot. With practice and a lot of skill, this means you can wipe out an entire squad in just a few seconds.

For more Warzone loadouts, check out the best Assault Rifles, SMGs, and which guns are the most popular. Also, you’ll want to make sure you are using the best controller settings and PC settings possible to optimize your experience.