M-249 SAW Light Machine Gun
Class: 6
Ammo Used: 5.56mm rounds
Maximum Clip Capacity: 50
Maximum Ammo Capacity: 200
Best Used Against: Voltigores, shock troopers, Black Operatives
Range: Long
Accuracy: High
Damage Potential: Very high
When the MP-5 just isn't cutting it anymore, turn to Opposing Force's new M-249 Squad Assault Weapon (SAW) light machine gun. It holds 50 rounds with a maximum capacity of 200, but ammunition for the M-249 SAW is scattered and scarce in the single-player game. Once you've obtained the powerful gun, use it exclusively against the tougher enemies, primarily the voltigores and shock troopers.
Though simply a point-and-shoot weapon, the M-249 does feature a few unique properties. For starters, the weapon becomes more accurate if you crouch while firing. If you're standing or moving, the M-249 possesses a fairly violent kickback that disrupts the weapon's accuracy. Against larger enemy targets, especially the voltigores, the variable accuracy and kickback shouldn't matter much.
Unlike the MP-5, the M-249 SAW should be used from a stationary or crouched position in multiplayer games, if possible. The hectic pace of deathmatch sometimes prevents such maneuvers, but you'll find the increase in accuracy can really balloon your kill score. Keep in mind that you'll be in a highly vulnerable position; it's much easier to strike a crouched opponent, especially with an explosive weapon like the rocket launcher.
M-40A1 Sniper Rifle
Class: 6
Ammo Used: 7.62mm NATO rounds
Maximum Clip Capacity: 5
Maximum Ammo Capacity: 15
Best Used Against: Black Operatives
Range: Extreme
Accuracy: Extreme
Damage Potential: Extreme
Fans of Team Fortress Classic should feel right at home with Opposing Force's new sniper rifle. With a low clip and ammunition capacity, the sniper rifle becomes a specialty weapon in the single-player game. Save the sniper rifle for specific situations, especially in areas later in the game where Black Operatives take cover in towers, behind sandbags, and behind sentry guns. Against Black Ops, the sniper rifle is a single-shot-kill weapon, as long as you get a clean strike (aim for the chest area). Use the sniper rifle behind cover, because the weapon's recovery and reload time are quite slow.
Campers everywhere will flock to the new sniper rifle. Though it works basically like Half-Life's crossbow, the sniper rifle seems to pack a bigger punch and will likely take out multiplayer opponents in a single hit. Look for special areas in the multiplayer areas to use the sniper rifle - inside towers, behind bunkers, and down long halls. With the view zoomed in, you'll be highly vulnerable to side and rear attack. Listen for footsteps and other ambient noise to clue you in that someone is coming or is just around the corner. Immediately switch to another weapon and defend yourself against the enemy target.
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