The best Modern Warfare 2 battle rifle is a tool of ultimate control; with a slow rate of fire, but high damage output, you’re required to hit your shots but will be rewarded massively for your accuracy. Battle rifles are a new weapon type for the Call of Duty series, and they might even be a new favourite for some thanks to their ability to decimate entire squads, even with a small clip size.
Battle rifles can be held in the same regard as some of the best assault rifles in one of the best PC games this year, with their damage output being comparably to the most meta of guns. The best battle rifle in Modern Warfare 2 is the TAQ-V. With its immense power, you’ll be able to two-shot anyone, even at range. The Lachmann 762 is a more conservative choice if you want to extend a firefight over a long distance. All of the battle rifles are listed below with their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal loadouts.
The best Modern Warfare 2 battle rifles
Here are the best Modern Warfare 2 battle rifles:
- Lachmann-762
- FTAC Recon
- TAQ-V
- SO-14
Lachmann-762
Our best Lachmann-762 loadout helps with this gun’s recoil and handling, and it’s a great rifle at longer range, while its damage and fire rate is similar to the others in this list. As with the FTAC below, we’ve gone for the VX Pineapple Vert Grip for this reason, while the 15.9” Lachmann Rapp Barrel improves the weapon’s time-to-kill speed and recoil control.
FTAC Recon
If you value damage over accuracy and range, then the FTAC Recon is for you. This is the only battle rifle to come with just ten rounds in it as standard which is why we’ve gone for the 15 Round Mag – you’ll only want to use this weapon if you’re confident with your accuracy. Don’t forget to use the Sakin ZX Grip which improves steadiness and hip accuracy. Check out the best FTAC Recon loadout to learn why we’ve picked these exact attachments.
TAQ-V
While you sacrifice the most insignificant amount of handling and damage compared to the FTAC, range and – crucially – accuracy and recoil control are considerably better, while all other stats remain roughly the same. To get the most out of this battle rifle, we have the best TAQ-V loadout here so you can dominate on the battlefield.
SO-14
SO-14 is the least manageable of the battle rifles, featuring the worst recoil control by quite some margin. It also has poor mobility and handling, all forsaken for a massively improved fire rate, though you may have to deal with huge kickback with each shot. The best SO-14 loadout will help you curb that recoil somewhat, so make sure you check it out.
If you’re still not sure about this new weapon type, then you can always weigh up all your options in one place with our best Modern Warfare 2 guns guide. And if you are trying out one of the battle rifles, particularly the TAQ-V, then make sure you pair it up with a good close-range weapon, perhaps one of the best shotguns or SMGs to handle enemies at every range.