SV98 Snaiperskaya

Overview	BC2

SV98 Snaiperskaya
Kit	Recon
Inventory slot	Primary Weapon
HUD icon
Progression
Unlocked at	3900 exp
Handling
Firemodes	Bolt-action
Rate of fire	37 RPM
Ammunition
Magazine	10 rounds
Maximum ammunition	20 + 10 (without Ammo Upgrade) 40 + 10 (with Ammo Upgrade)
Reload	4.8 seconds
Effects
Damage	100-50
Multipliers	3.25x Head
Media
Sounds

"An ambidextrous bolt-action rifle capable of neutralizing targets up to a range of 1,000 meters, the SV-98 is designed to allow various optical system configurations. It is popular with Russian police and anti-terrorist units."

— In-game description.

Only available in multiplayer, the SV98 Snaiperskaya is the 3rd sniper rifle issued to the Recon kit, requiring 6,000 points to unlock. Because of the 3.25 damage multiplier, a single headshot will kill at any range; while a single body shot can also kill at short range, longer ranges will require two. The SV98 has the largest magazine (10 rounds) and highest rate of fire of any bolt-action rifle in the game.

The default scope uses a stacked chevron-style reticule with windage meters to the sides, instead of the conventional crosshairs adorning the scopes of weapons such as the M24 or M95. Many players dislike this cluttered scope and prefer to use the M24 for this reason, although the scope can be useful for aiming a long-range shot since a chevron below can help you aim at the head or body of an enemy. Having the largest field of vision among the default sniper rifle scopes makes it easier to spot targets at extreme range. The SV98 can be fitted with several unlockable Specializations: the Red Dot Sight, the 4X Rifle Scope, the 12X High Power Scope, or an additional spotting scope.

Like all bolt action rifles, the SV98 is affected by bullet drop and has some bullet travel time. This means that to hit a target consistently the player needs to aim above the target at long range and lead their shots if the target is moving. Attaching a Red Dot Sight or 4x Scope to the weapon will not cause the bullet drop to disappear; the scopes magnify the bullet drop as well as one's target, meaning it will be more noticeable with a higher power zoom.

Gallery

The SV98 Snaiperskaya at Harvest Day in Squad Rush.

The view through SV-98 Snaperskaya's scope.

The furthest an enemy can be for the SV98 to do its highest damage at 10m.

The closest that an enemy can be for the SV98 to do its lowest damage at 36m.

The SV98's in-game description and stats evaluation.

SV98 Snaiperskaya

Gameplay of the SV-98 Snaiperskaya at Arica Harbor and Port Valdez in Hardcore Rush mode.

You may also be interested in our SV-98 Specialization article

Trivia

The SV98 in Battlefield: Bad Company 2's beta

• In the beta version of Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the SV98 had a green finish. It was altered and now the body is wood with a dark finish.

• The SV98 is the only bolt action sniper rifle in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 without the bipod deployed when being used, although its bipod is deployed when the weapon is found lying on the ground.

• The stacked chevron reticle makes it easier to compensate for bullet drop in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, as the multiple chevrons allow a sniper to decide which to use based on the impact point of his first shot. This is more useful for stationary targets, as it is harder to judge the projected impact point when firing at a moving target.

• Contrary to in-game stats in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the SV98 is actually on par with the GOL and M24 for damage stats as they all do the same damage (100-50), but it actually has a higher rate of fire than the other two, with the M24 firing one round per minute slower, and the GOL firing 4 rounds per minute slower. Coupled with a 10-round magazine, it is a very effective sniper rifle for its faster fire rate, allowing a player to take another shot quicker than most other rifles.