SVD VS. M24

[spexnax 15]

Hello, I recently got a hold of an SVD, and the M24. Which is the better rifle? Ammo situation is good for both, which should i keep?

[ThatGuyNamedQ (DayZ) 1]

Keep the SVD, this is the only sniper rifle in the game which can use Night Vision Goggles through the scope.

[sp86 508]

Keep the SVD, this is the only sniper rifle in the game which can use Night Vision Goggles through the scope.

You're thinking of the DMR, which is an all around Monster and has common ammo anyways. The SVD does have a neat built in Rangefinder though.

[Wo3dy 111]

wrong,

DMR can use NVG's

EDIT: i got ninjad QQ

Edited August 13, 2012 by Wo3dy

[Vipala 32]

Put it in a tent ?

SVD

+built in rangefinder, which works great. Assuming you are playing in a veteran server with no scrolling and assuming you don't have a rangefinder/another spotter with a rangefinder (i find it extremely annoying and ineffective switching between the 2)

So basically if you play on a veteran serve i would take the SVD.(more so if duping is fixed)

If you play in a server where you see the range w/o rangefinder take the m24. The m24 is also probably easier to use(aim with) for most people.

Also if they ever fix duping and do a full wipe and rangefinders actually become rare, then the SVD seems even better, though it will also be rare as fuck.

You can calculate the distance of an enemy using mildots(m24 for example), but it is much easier to do with the built in rangefinder of the SVD.

Both are great weapons, depends on your preference and knowledge of the game and the weapons..

I hate the DMR, sure you can rapid spam the bullets but a good sniper does not need 20 bullets in a mag, he only needs 1 or 2.

Edited August 13, 2012 by Vipala

[spexnax 15]

I ALWAYS use the SVD in standard ARMA, as it is my fav gun. But i see they have the same dmg, but the SVD can shoot farther, or "zeroes" farther. Which is more precise? I also have a rangefinder.

[sp86 508]

wrong,

DMR can use NVG's

EDIT: i got ninjad QQ

It's all good guy, I'm usually first in the high values. And then I get shot in the back through a fucking window by a dude who ghosted in.

[adamtheheretic 106]

Am I being trolled? Why are people saying the SVD can be zeroed and used in conjunction with night vision?

M24 all day anyway.

[Plaguetongue 47]

Keep the SVD, this is the only sniper rifle in the game which can use Night Vision Goggles through the scope.

u cant use SVD with NVG, but u can with DMR

SVD got built in rangefinder

M24 might be a bit more common ammo

of the two i whould pick the SVD for the camo and rangefinder for daylight sniping, elseway get a DMR for night snipe

[adamtheheretic 106]

Oh, also does no one know how to use mil-dots as a rangefinder?

[Plaguetongue 47]

Oh, also does no one know how to use mil-dots as a rangefinder?

yeah and its a pain to explain, check youtube for a tutorial video

[FlatulentRemedies 13]

i love how you consider yourself a real sniper when your playing a video game

[The_Albatros 72]

SVD all day erry day.

Until you run out of ammo. Then you're fucked for about a month until you find one mag.

[amaROenuZ 144]

Take the M24. Trade the SVD for NVGs. Find a DMR. Shoot the crap out of anyone with a balaclava.

Edited August 14, 2012 by amaROenuZ

[BobDole (DayZ) 129]

i cant believe how many people prefer a m24, its a sexy gun but its just awful, if you dont hit them in the head you wont have time to take another shot until theyre running away. SVD/DMR do the same dmg and can fire extremely fast also have no recoil.