DMR
BMR-308 vs SVD
The SVD kills faster: 125 ms against 133 ms for the BMR-308, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The SVD is $1,200 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: .308 Win and 7.62x54mm.
| Stat | BMR-308 | SVD |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 60 (better) | 55 |
| RPM | 450 | 480 (better) |
| DPS | 450 (better) | 440 |
| Shots to kill | 2 | 2 |
| Time to kill | 133 ms | 125 ms (better) |
| Price | $6,000 | $4,800 (better) |
| Caliber | .308 Win | 7.62x54mm |
| Stats won | 2 | 3 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | BMR-308 | SVD |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 1 shotHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 3 shots · 267 msFMJ | 3 shots · 250 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 3 shots · 267 msAP | 3 shots · 250 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 2 shots · 133 msFMJ | 2 shots · 125 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are S tier on our tier list.
The SVD kills faster in 3 of the 4 armor matchups above.
The SVD is also $1,200 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the BMR-308 at Recon level 30.
Questions
- Is the BMR-308 better than the SVD?
- No, the SVD kills faster in most armor matchups. The SVD is $1,200 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the BMR-308 or the SVD?
- The SVD, at $4,800 against $6,000.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The SVD: 3 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 3 shots for the BMR-308.
- Do the BMR-308 and SVD use the same ammo?
- No. The BMR-308 fires .308 Win and the SVD fires 7.62x54mm.