If you’re the sniping type, our list for the best sniper rifles in Battlefield 6: RedSec may feel surprisingly short, especially since the game currently only gives you four sniper rifles to work with. However, there’s still plenty of sniper action to be had, as RedSec’s Fort Lyndon map contains plenty of rooftops and wide-open areas for long-range action, as well as some of the game’s best vantage points. So if you prefer landing headshots, controlling sightlines, and making map rotations all the more challenging, these are the best sniper rifles in Battlefield 6: RedSec.
Best Sniper Rifles in Battlefield 6 RedSec
- M2010 ESR
The M2010 ESR is a fresh take on the classic M24 and easily takes the crown as the best sniper rifle in Battlefield 6: Redsec right now, thanks to its 300 m/s ADS speed, astounding bullet velocity, and incredible range. It comes unlocked by default in RedSec, which only adds to its appeal, and can take down enemies with a single bullet if you manage to land clean headshots. The M2010 ESR additionally has a damage multiplier of 1.75x for headshots and 1.0x for chest and leg shots. However, its only real drawback is the small magazine size, which only holds five bullets before needing to be reloaded.
- SV-98
If the M2010 ESR isn’t quite cutting it and you need something with a bigger magazine and better overall control than that M2010 ESR, then look no further than the SV-98 sniper rifle in RedSec. It has the tightest hip-fire spread of any sniper rifle and also benefits from the fastest bullet drop and a larger magazine size of 10 rounds per reload. Despite having a shorter range than the M2010 ESR, the SV-98 can still land rounds from up to 90 meters away and is steady and responsive in close-to mid-range combat. That said, you will need steady aim and precise timing to fully exploit its one-shot capability and sadly, enough, the SV-98’s RPM, velocity, maximum range, and reload speed are all very subpar, so don’t expect too much from it.
The other two sniper rifles in Battlefield 6: RedSec aren’t what we would call the “best in the business”, but they definitely aren’t to be slept on either. First up is the Barrett MRAD, aka the PSR, which takes its inspiration from the M98B but adds quality of life upgrades such as a folding stock and the ability to swap barrels and chambers in the field.
With its 150-meter effective range, 937 m/s bullet velocity, and heavy stopping power, the PSR is designed to dominate long-distance fights and can be unlocked after completing the Deadeye 2 challenge in Battlefield 6 multiplayer. The sniper rifle also packs double the magazine capacity of the M2010 ESR and somewhat higher ADS speeds, but the same damage multipliers as those on the M2010 ESR.
As for the other, the recent Battlefield 6 Season 1 update introduced the Mini Scout sniper rifle to the mix, which is based on the actual Q Mini Fix and can be unlocked at Tier 21 via the Soldiers of Fortune Battle Pass. Great for more aggressive, close-range sniping, this bolt-action rifle sits somewhere between a traditional sniper and a DMR; however, its lower damage and shorter range make it less powerful and not so great for “traditional” long-range sniping when compared to other heavier rifles.
After you’ve managed to get your hands on the best snipers in Battlefield 6: RedSec, you can go on to unlock powerful attachments via the Battlefield 6 Season 1 battle pass, along with skins, XP and other rewards.
