Sniper rifle
MK22 vs SV98
On paper both kill in 1304 ms against 100 HP with no armor. The SV98 is $1,200 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: .308 Win and 7.62x54mm.
| Stat | MK22 | SV98 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 60 (better) | 55 |
| RPM | 46 | 46 |
| DPS | 46 (better) | 42 |
| Shots to kill | 2 | 2 |
| Time to kill | 1304 ms | 1304 ms |
| Price | $6,400 | $5,200 (better) |
| Caliber | .308 Win | 7.62x54mm |
| Stats won | 2 | 1 |
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 | MK22 | SV98 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 1 shotFMJ | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 2 shots · 1304 msFMJ | 2 shots · 1304 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 2 shots · 1304 msAP | 3 shots · 2609 msFMJ |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 1 shotFMJ | 1 shotFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are A tier on our tier list.
The MK22 kills faster in 1 of the 4 armor matchups above.
The SV98 is $1,200 cheaper. Buy the MK22 when you can afford to lose it, and the SV98 when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the MK22 at Recon level 25 and the SV98 at Recon level 19.
Questions
- Is the MK22 better than the SV98?
- Yes, it kills faster in most armor matchups. The SV98 is $1,200 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the MK22 or the SV98?
- The SV98, at $5,200 against $6,400.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The MK22: 2 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 3 shots for the SV98.
- Do the MK22 and SV98 use the same ammo?
- No. The MK22 fires .308 Win and the SV98 fires 7.62x54mm.