cpo1bishop 44 Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) M4 using MP hand-guard and stock, bipod deployed, using T3N RDS Optics (Worn) zero'd to 400, laying prone. I'm not certain of the range, but this is an estimate of positions based on a map with power-lines overlaid, positioned on the highres map using the small road as a reference: I'm the blue dot, he's the red dot. Left the town in to provide a little distance scale. I've been keeping an eye on the roads leading into the town for an opportunity to do this, I almost missed him. At max zoom I spot him stumbling towards the dirt road on right : Red dot centre mass (lowered to get a good look at him for the screen shot), and missed the first shot. Waited about 5 seconds, remembered to hold my breath this time, absolutely essential. Red dot centre mass, dropped him with the second shot. No more zombie. I realize it ain't exactly fraps, but it's simply to demonstrate accuracy at what is arguable as fair distance. Edited February 6, 2014 by MCPO Bishop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TedZ 424 Posted February 6, 2014 The M4A1 can shoot up to 600-700 metres i think 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knifeparty 109 Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) U.S. Marines regularly shoot out to 500yds at the rifle range with consistent, repeatable accuracy with iron sights. That's about 457m. More than that with iron sights is difficult because the front site post will literally completely cover a man sized target. A red dot is typically about the same size and therefore equally difficult. With better optics and a proper zero, it can reach a little farther. It is said that the m16/m4 range is approximately 500m (547yd) for a point target and 600m (656yd) for an area target. People will debate specifics on this to no end, I'm sure, but that is a good rule of thumb for real characteristics. edit: good shot btw. Edited February 6, 2014 by wolf-mind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagwood 680 Posted February 6, 2014 Hopefully the M4 will continue to be the most versatile weapon available. Full auto for close range engagements, bipod and acog for long range engagements. While it doesn't have the stopping power of the other weapons, it's precision more than makes up for it. Well done devs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaphodity (DayZ) 41 Posted February 7, 2014 It's a glitch. Getting fixed in the next patch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted February 7, 2014 Had this guy in a yellow raincoat blazing away at me with his M4 from approx 100. Never touched me, (I wonder if they ever fixed the prone bug with the M4?). He then combat logged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zaphodity (DayZ) 41 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Had this guy in a yellow raincoat blazing away at me with his M4 from approx 100. Never touched me, (I wonder if they ever fixed the prone bug with the M4?). He then combat logged. I love those stand out, bright yellow "SHOOT ME" raincoats. Can see them a mile away. Edited February 7, 2014 by zaphodity 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recurve 11 Posted February 7, 2014 How do you hold your breath when firing? Sorry, very new to this game so I'm still learning a lot of the mechanics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) OP what you demonstrated is a roughly 300m shot, while prone, with a bipod and optics. As wolf-mind said it should be even better than that without those things. How do you hold your breath when firing? Sorry, very new to this game so I'm still learning a lot of the mechanics.Hold right mouse button. Edited February 7, 2014 by DarkwaveDomina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atheon 31 Posted February 7, 2014 I am aware the M4 in real life is as good as some posters say but... do remember people that balance will take precedence. Personally I don't understand why they didn't have a weapon like the AK-47 be the close range blaze away gun(especially since this is in Russia). Gameplay wise & time of production wise, why bother even including the mosin or SKS if the M4 can just do everything? Especially since -those- are the guns available atm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted February 7, 2014 remember people that balance will take precedenceInstead of picking random weapons then playing the nerf/buff game I personally wish the devs would model the weapons to be as realistic as possible, but choose a specific range of weapons that are fairly balanced against one another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted February 7, 2014 I love those stand out, bright yellow "SHOOT ME" raincoats. Can see them a mile away. I love all these bright colored hard hats and clothes but would I ever wear them??? God no. I still remember crouching at the NEAF near a bush and this guy just ran straight past me. Basically my camo saved the day. There is no way I'm going around looking like one of the Village People. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted February 7, 2014 The M4A1 can shoot up to 600-700 metres i think Most statistics for the gun give it around 500m accuracte point shooting, 6-700 accurate area shooting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xRann 126 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/view/100.ATSC/434948EB-8945-4C25-9389-B33B4927856C-1308726234899/3-22.9/chap2.htm#_Toc211311856 baah, link instead because copy paste was all jacked. Edited February 7, 2014 by xRann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
