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When Battlefield 6 launched, I never expected to fall in love with one of the most controversial sniper rifles in the game — the PSR. Everyone around me kept saying the same thing: “It’s too slow, the muzzle velocity is awful, and most maps can't even make use of long-range sniping.” And to be fair, all of that is true. But after spending countless matches experimenting with the PSR, I found myself appreciating the rifle in ways I never anticipated. This post is my attempt to share how I learned to make the PSR not just usable, but fun — even in matches where it shouldn’t have worked.
The first thing to understand is the weapon’s sweet spot range: 100 to 150 meters. To most players, that sounds impractical. Battlefield maps often encourage mid-range engagements, urban fights, and dynamic movement that rarely allow for stable 100+ meter shots. But something interesting happens once you deliberately search for lines of sight that other snipers ignore. The PSR’s sweet spot instantly becomes an advantage — offering one-shot potential where other rifles struggle.
Yes, the PSR’s 720 m/s base muzzle velocity is a pain. Hits at 150 meters require exaggerated lead and a surprising amount of height compensation. But this weakness becomes a non-issue with practice. Once you adjust to the slower projectile speed, you begin pre-aiming in ways that feel extremely rewarding. Watching a distant enemy drop after accounting for every variable is one of the most satisfying experiences the series has offered me.
The PSR also includes a default 10x optic, and that’s a huge deal. The 10x scope dramatically enhances long-range control, especially when paired with the Extended Barrel. Even though the maximum velocity tops out at 900 m/s, still slower than a modded M2010 ESR or Mini Scout, the clarity of the optic helps compensate. Tracking target movement, predicting pathing, and timing shots all become more intuitive when using a scope designed for true sniping.
One way I’ve made the PSR work more consistently is by adopting a “rooftop hopping” playstyle. Rather than camping in a single super-far corner, I rotate between mid-elevation positions. This allows me to stay within the sweet spot range while maintaining clear vision of objectives. Too many snipers treat the PSR like an ultra-long-range weapon, but in reality, it thrives at what I’d call “extended mid-range.” You don't need an open desert map — just a solid vantage point and patience.
The PSR won’t ever be the most flexible sniper rifle in Battlefield 6, but when you find the right moment to use it — the right angle, the right distance, the right fight — it becomes one of the most rewarding weapons in the game. And once you’ve mastered its bullet drop and timing, even the rifles with higher muzzle velocity start feeling too easy. You can learn more now from u4gm.com.
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