The best EBR-14 loadout in Modern Warfare 2

One of the most popular weapon classes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 one week after its launch has been the marksman rifles.

While this is primarily due to the sheer power of guns like the SP-R 208 and Lockwood MK2, the entire class is extremely powerful. There are many players who don’t know about the class as a whole, though. Once the SP-R eventually gets knocked down a peg with a nerf, players might be running to the other marksman rifles. This includes the likes of the EBR-14, for starters, which has a surprisingly decent loadout in Modern Warfare 2.

While players could wait for an SP-R nerf to use the EBR-14, it should also be noted that the release of Warzone 2 could make the gun much more popular. The EBR has the capability to be a meta weapon in Warzone 2, much like the DMR 14 was when Black Ops Cold War was integrated into Warzone. Regardless of those possibilities, if players are simply using the EBR-14 in MW2 for the camo grind or exploratory reasons, they’ll want to use its best set of attachments.

Best EBR-14 loadout in Modern Warfare 2

In order for the EBR to compete with its marksman rifle counterparts, it will need some extra mobility. This will make the EBR faster and allow players to snap onto enemies at close-medium range much easier. However, we will also want to boost the EBR’s damage range for those more common long-range encounters.

• Muzzle: ZLR Talon 5
• Barrel: 22″ Boremaster Barrel
• Optic: Aim OP-V4
• Underbarrel: Phase-3 Grip
• Magazine: 20-Round Mag

The loadout begins with the ZLR Talon 5 muzzle to boost bullet velocity and damage range while the 22″ Boremaster Barrel also boosts bullet velocity as well as accuracy. However, this comes at a cost of ADS speed. The Phase-3 Grip also lowers mobility while the Aim OP-V4 scope is perfectly for mid-range engagements.

As a final note, you can use the EBR-14 in the new Modern Warfare 3 and use this same loadout to great effect. However, you will need to change most of the rest of the class, as the perks have been entirely changed in the new multiplayer title. You can still use the same lethal or tactical as well as a similar secondary weapon. Of course, I suggest using some of the new content first so you can experience some of the fresh items in MW3.