Sniper rifle
Scout Rifle TD vs SV98
The SV98 kills faster: 1304 ms against 3913 ms for the Scout Rifle TD, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The Scout Rifle TD is $4,100 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.56x45mm and 7.62x54mm.
| Stat | Scout Rifle TD | SV98 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 55 (better) |
| RPM | 46 | 46 |
| DPS | 21 | 42 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 2 (better) |
| Time to kill | 3913 ms | 1304 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,100 (better) | $5,200 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 7.62x54mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 4 |
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 | Scout Rifle TD | SV98 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 1 shotHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 4 shots · 3913 msFMJ | 2 shots · 1304 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 5 shots · 5217 msAP | 3 shots · 2609 msFMJ |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 2 shots · 1304 msFMJ | 1 shotFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the Scout Rifle TD is C tier and the SV98 is A tier.
The SV98 kills faster in 3 of the 4 armor matchups above.
The Scout Rifle TD is $4,100 cheaper. Buy the SV98 when you can afford to lose it, and the Scout Rifle TD when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the SV98 at Recon level 19.
Questions
- Is the Scout Rifle TD better than the SV98?
- No, the SV98 kills faster in most armor matchups. The Scout Rifle TD is $4,100 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the Scout Rifle TD or the SV98?
- The Scout Rifle TD, at $1,100 against $5,200.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The SV98: 3 shots to the chest with standard (fmj) ammo, against 5 shots for the Scout Rifle TD.
- Do the Scout Rifle TD and SV98 use the same ammo?
- No. The Scout Rifle TD fires 5.56x45mm and the SV98 fires 7.62x54mm.