Hello and welcome to the ninth episode of my Call of Duty Ghosts Weapon Guide.
In this episode: the Remington R5 - an American rifle with an advanced gas-piston operated
internal action.
The Remington's damage is high, in a similar tier to the AK-12: you'll kill in 3 shots
up close, or 2 where one is a headshot.
At a distance you may need up to 5 shots to kill, however - although this is only at an
extreme range.
Although unlikely, landing headshots at this distance will yield a 4 shot kill instead.
Rate of fire is the lowest of all automatic weapons in the assault rifle category, at
just 638 rounds per minute: this does help the stability of long-ranged automatic fire,
but can make consistent close range performance troublesome.
Hipfire spread is on par with most of the other assault rifles, but the slow rate of
fire may mean your enemy will be afforded sufficient time to retaliate during your attempts
at unaimed fire.
Recoil is rather mild, courtesy of the slower rate of fire: even fully automatic fire can
be used to some effect across the longer sightlines.
Aim time is standard for the Remington's class, at 300 milliseconds - and you'll move at 90
percent of the base speed.
However, magazine capacity is unusually low for an assault rifle, at just 24 rounds between
reloads: extended mags will take this to 36 rounds instead.
Although the slower rate of fire helps ameliorate this issue, reloads may still be frequent:
although the good news is that the Remington boasts the fastest resupplies in class, at
just 2.46 seconds.
With this weapon, mid-to-long range sightlines are your friend - with stable automatic fire
and high per shot damage, the Remington can reach out far and shut down fast.
Extended Mags is an essential addition that helps to address one key weakness by granting
50 percent extra per reload.
While reloads are quick and the rate of fire slow, the default 24 rounds can run out at
the most inopportune moment.
Pair this with an optic of your choice: while the sights don't confer any statistical advantage,
the clearer sight picture can enhance your performance by making it easier to aim.
The Red Dot and Holographic are the most easy-to-use options, but it can also be worth considering
the more advanced optics: the VMR sight offers two zoom levels that are easy to switch between,
and the Thermal sight is similar with a white-hot twist.
If you'd like to specialise in a longer-ranged role, the ACOG might be the best choice: ultimately
it comes down the the scale of the map you're playing on, and your own personal preference.
For your perks, Focus is a very sensible choice, helping to keep you on target without incoming
fire knocking you off your mark.
The reduction in idle sway can be a boon when tackling targets at a distance, too.
It's also a good idea to equip Fully Loaded - as the starting ammunition supply is lower
than the other assault rifles, and you'll otherwise find yourself running out prematurely.
The Remington's close range performance can be lacking, so it can be wise to invest in
either a secondary weapon, or perks to alleviate this.
Quickdraw will speed your aim reaction times, better allowing you to get onto target quickly
- or if you'd prefer to keep your sights up at all times, Stalker will let you move more
rapidly while aiming.
In general you should seek to avoid close-range combat, however - you'll perform best with
this weapon while firing over mid-ranged sightlines from a safe position.
The Remington R5 is a stable and powerful platform that is capable of effectively eliminating
your opponents with accurate automatic fire.
Its low recoil means you can accurately place shot after shot on your intended mark, even
across the longer sightlines.
Paired with its high damage, you can cut through cover more easily and otherwise quickly despatch
any enemy with well-placed fire.
One major downside is the slower cyclic rate: while this does help with regards to accuracy,
you might find time to kill is slow at times.
This is particularly noticeable at a close range, where a faster-firing weapon will have
plenty of time to spray you down while the Remington slowly discharges from its small
magazine.
Still, as long as you keep your opponents at an arms reach and anticipate enemy assaults,
the R5 will perform admirably.
When it comes to avoiding a close shave...
...the Remington is a cut above.
Thank you very much for watching, and join me next time - when I'll be covering the K7.
Until then, farewell.