Hello and welcome to the seventeenth episode of my Call of Duty Ghosts Weapon Guide.
In this episode: the MR-28 - an accurised, rifle calibre version of the German HK416
assault rifle design.
The MR-28's damage is good, and although it has the lowest per-shot damage in class, it's
still more than capable of killing a close-range target with 2 shots - or just a single headshot.
At a middle range, damage drops to a 3 shot kill instead.
Rate of fire is limited to 600 rounds per minute, which is generous enough for most
trigger fingers.
This firecap puts the MR-28 at the top of its class for potential output, and so suits
those able to dole out accurate shots quickly.
Unaimed performance is underwhelming, with poor hipfire spread that outperforms only
the sniper rifles as a last-ditch defense.
Recoil is mild, courtesy of an integrated grip - giving the MR-28 the best handling
in class as well as the fastest potential output.
The marksman rifles handle best when using the integrated scope, as it offers reduced
recoil.
However, the MR-28 remains controllable enough with a close-range optic - although your abilities
at a longer range may be affected.
Aim time is average, on par with the assault rifles at 300 milliseconds - and your mobility
is average too, at 90 percent of the base speed.
Magazine capacity is highest-in-class, at 24 rounds: or 36 with extended mags.
This pairs nicely with the low recoil and rapid output, as you'll be able to lay down
significant suppressive fire.
Reloads are very quick, too - 2.47 seconds gives the MR-28 the fastest resupply of any
marksman rifle, and means the weapon is all-round the best handling option available.
The Marksman rifles, as their name might indicate, reward accuracy and shot placement over unchecked
aggression.
Unlike the sniper rifles, however - they can perform quite well at a mid-range, with more
rapid follow up shots and faster handling.
As the MR-28 is the best-handling of the marksman options, you can afford to be a little more
aggressive - and get closer to the fight.
To this end, it can be worth electing an alternative optical attachment - while the integrated
scope is great over mid to long range sightlines, you do lose a significant portion of your
peripheral vision when aimed in.
The close-range optics are a useful selection for more aggressive use, then - and are almost
a necessity on the smaller maps.
While such choices will slightly increase recoil, the improved reactivity at a closer
range may prove worthwhile: and equipping whichever optic you're most comfortable with
will ultimately enhance your shot precision.
Pair the sight of your choice with extended mags for better sustained fire ability - and
you can get close and quickly dole out high-damage rounds onto your target, denying passage and
blunting their assault.
While the sniper rifles demand single-shot accuracy, with the marksman weapons you can
dispense rounds a little more liberally - and larger magazines means fewer gaps in your
ability to fire.
For your perks, Focus is an important choice - and well suited to all of the marksman rifles.
Reduced sway will assist on the accuracy front at range, and the reduced flinch from incoming
fire will also reduce the odds of a critical shot going wayward.
Amplify can be very useful to help detect enemies close-by: Keep a keen ear out - and
if you hear any errant trudging in your locale, switch to a weapon better suited to a close-range
encounter.
A handgun can be quite a valuable investment, then: with the marksman rifle's poor hipfire
performance, having a nimbler option on your hip can help should you find yourself in a
close-range scrape.
Reflex can be a worthwhile investment too, speeding your reactivity when switching weapons.
If you pick up a fallen enemy's SMG, you'll be able to more rapidly repel close-range
foes with confidence: and then quickly switch back to your long-ranged rifle when the coast
is clear.
The MR-28 is a high damage semi-automatic weapon that can quickly down targets at almost
any range when fired accurately.
It boasts the lowest recoil in class, courtesy of its integrated foregrip - and as such is
an ideal choice for those with an able trigger finger paired with good aim.
However, the need for precise shot placement and the slower output compared to automatic
weapons may mean that you'll be at a disadvantage at a closer range.
While you might emerge unscathed if you're prepared for an encounter, getting your sights
onto an unexpected enemy assailant may take longer than your opponent will grant.
Still, with an able secondary at your side and a keen awareness of the battlefield you
can stay safe - and you'll enjoy some of the benefits of the sniper rifles with rapid handling
akin to an assault rifle.
So if you need a friend that's both accurate and true...
...the MR-28 will be your mate.
Thank you very much for watching, and join me next time - when I'll be covering the Bulldog.
Until then, farewell.