User blog comment:Bovell/E3 coverage of Battlefield 3./@comment-92.239.44.194-20110612154209/@comment-1990578-20110615070902

Protip: Use the SV-98 up until you unlock the M95 as a Recon if you plan to snipe and are having trouble with lining up a shot.

I love the rifle to pieces due to having 10 rounds and the fastest fire rate (another protip: bolt-action sniper stats are a lie, only the M95 does more damage than the GOL, M24, or SV-98). Lining up a shot is also pretty easy. Usually, its either the first or second chevron you will be using, and keeping the enemy's head above the second or just below the first depending on how far away they are will usually result in a kill. it also destroys in close quarters with a 4X Rifle Scope or Red Dot Sight if you can aim quick enough.

And remember to use those magic spotting spheres all the time while sniping. Don't just sit at the base and admire that 500 point marksman headshot that was the only kill you got in a Rush game. You'll find yourself winning more games if your team knows enemies are nearby, and if you actually move up and help out.