Scout Rifle TD
Recon’s starter rifle: single-shot, break-action. A weak 5.56 round, but cheap and quiet.
| Type | Single-shot sniper rifle |
| Calibre | 5.56×45 mm |
| Fire mode | semi-auto |
| Price | $1,100 |
| Unlock | available from the start |
| Levels | Recon |
| Base damage | 28 |
| Fire rate | 46 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 975 m/s |
| Effective range | 300 m |
| Full damage | out to 300 m; 20% at 1,200 m |
| Aim-down-sights time | 0.5 s |
| Weight | 2.95 kg |
| Inventory size | 5 × 2 (10 slots) |
Lethality
Section titled “Lethality”Calculated from the game database: an enemy with 100 health in level 1 armour, hit in the upper torso, standard ammo, within full-damage range.
| Damage per hit | 38.8 |
| Hits to kill | 3 |
| Time to kill | 2.61 s |
Magazines and ammo
Section titled “Magazines and ammo”| Ammo | Per pack | Price | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (FMJ) | 80 | $15 | free |
| Hollow point (HP) | 80 | $25 | $5,000 |
| Armour-piercing (AP) | 80 | $40 | $75,000 |
Pros and cons
Section titled “Pros and cons”Pros
- Available from the start, $1,100
- Light and accurate
- Takes an optic and a suppressor
Cons
- 3 hits to kill and 2.6 s to kill
- One round — reload after every shot
- Full damage only out to 300 m
How to use it
Section titled “How to use it”- Buy it for spotting, not kills: binoculars and the rifle together cost under $1,200.
- Finish off the wounded and shoot enemies busy with someone else.
- Save up for the SKS or the Mosin Nagant.