How many Vsr mags?

[Shrapnel[Op-For]]

Hey, I know lately with all the dumb questions that have been asked lately this isn't exactly refreshing, but i couldn't find an answer.. So for all you people with vsr's, m700's and l69's, how many magazines would you carry on you in your loadout? I was thinking 5 sounded like a good number seeing how that would be around 150 rounds, but maybe thats over kill.

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks

[DanKicker]

well, i'm not a sniper user. but I think with 75 rds you should be all right. Even with my AEG I can make about three rouds with a single hicap mag (~400rds)

[immortalundead]

well, since its a sniper rifle, one, maybe 2 magazines should do. from what ive read and heard on the site, most snipers only shoot of a couple rounds a game, its not about sending tons of rounds downrange with a sniper.

[Shrapnel[Op-For]]

well, with some of the games lasting an hour or more, I dont know about just two.. I wont be the main sniper mind you..

[Cushak]

I carry just two mags, so a total of 60 rounds. I've never had to reload the mags, but I haven't used JUST the aps for day long milsims. For those, I'd probably use about 200-300 in a day if I was pulling squad marksman support, much, MUCH less (maybe 30-60) if I was pulling recon/scout

[Shrapnel[Op-For]]

ya, I wouldn't use it for a milsim, i got a rifle for that, just for regular games.

[Cushak]

Take just two at the start, see how it goes. No sense in overkill on the mags, if you end up only using a couple. You can always buy more. I'd say (if you can) carry how many you need per game (on average), and than carry one more for sticky situations.

[No_Way]

2, only because i dislike reloading my mag. One mag is enough for me but i have 2 just in case. I prefer carrying more mags for my back-up than my sniper.

[Kos-Mos]

+1

I did all day at QuickPass3 last summer with only 3 mags.
Never used the third... just to be safe and not run out in the middle of a firefight.
And I was marksman/squad support... Just take the shots no one else can...

[AngelusNex]

(not a sniper) I'd say though that you should be filling out your vest with mags for your back up though.

[CDN_Stalker]

Typically for me, 50rds for my M24 (two mags) or 30 rounds for my M700 (three mags). I dont' see much reson to loadmyself down with rifle mags, and it takes nothing to have a small bag of BBs on you and handload during slow periods, like respawn. Besides, I never use a sniper rifle as my primary (zero people should), it's always a special use weapon.

[damage]

I carry 5 Type 96 mag and I can only go through 2-3mags.

[Shrapnel[Op-For]]

cool, thanks for all the help, I'm thinking just having one in the gun, and two spare should be good.. my backup will be a pistol because there is no way I am hauling around my heavy m4 with mags as a backup...

[Kimbo]

Make sure your pistol has good range and accuracy if it's your only secondary.

3 mags sounds like lots, especially since vsr mags hold so many rounds.

[Amos]

I carry 4 L96 mags.. and go through... about.. 8-9 mags a game..

I don't play a "Sniper" role.. I play a designated marksman in a squad..