What the hell is the trick to using this gun well?

I can't seem to do good with this even against newbies.

I've tried standing still before every shot, but I still don't hit.

When I do hit, they don't die unless I hit them twice, and that is a really big pain in the ass to do. By then they've either already sniped me or taken me out with their Garand or machine gun.

And when I run into someone who has a shotgun while I'm using the Mauser, forget about it...

Someone tell us the trick to using it right. I mean it's kind of stupid how the AI in single player can hit you with every single shot with the Mauser, but in multiplayer it's almost impossible to pull off a shot at a moving target. Yeah, yeah, I know in single player the AI has a tracer script that makes the AI lock on to you before he shoots, but it still doesn't seem right realistically how the game displays the AI kicking ass with the Mauser, but in multiplayer you and other players suck with it.

I've only seen a handful of people do well with it.

In DoD it is a really great weapon, but in this I find it repugnant.

So what is the trick to mastering this rifle? I really want to know.

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[Sniper One]

I usually don't stand, I will crouch and lead the target. BLAM!

Well in the realism mod you can kill with one shot often. I love it. But I can't expect to get high kill totals before I die. I just find it more satifying when I do get some kills with it. And I love how it sounds too.

But no doubt you are at a definate disadvantage when it comes to close quarters or when you are rushed.

I would HIGHLY recommend they allow the mauser to have a clubbing attack like the pistol. This would greatly increase one's chances of surviving a shotgun raider, or any other close attack.

I think most of us wish ALL small arms had clubbing, but at least this way the mauser would have some value as something other than the non-scoped sniper rifle that actually requres some skill.

[pdiddy2k]

I love it. I average about a 4:1 Kills per death ratio with it in the CPR servers. Depending on your ping, you have to lead your target slightly. Aim for above the waist, and one shot will kill them...

[Patton]

I tend to use the 98k as a defensive weapon more than anything. If I might say so, I think I am pretty good with it.

I look at it like a sniper rifle without the scope. I try to find high up places or places where people cannot see me very well. Or a place with really good cover.

Its not so much a matter of leading your target, as it is knowing when to shoot. Alot of snipers have this problem too. They wait and they wait and they wait, and then when someone finally shows in their scope, they panic and can't take the shot. Relax, and wait for a good shot. Preferably when they stop moving. Everyone does it. They take cover someplace, and if you chose a good spot, you'll have a clean bead on them, scope or no scope.

Position is everything with the 98k, and when you have that position, you can get good with it.

Another trick I've learned is anti-sniping with the 98k. Example: Omaha (because its so sniper riddled it makes me sick sometimes.) Get some good cover, and whip out those binoculars. Find a stationary target (like a water/boat/mortar sniper on the beach) and center the binoculars on him/her. Press '2' and fire right away. 90 percent of the time, you'll hit em. Its what I use on Omaha, and generally pisses the snipers off till they leave.

[SoViEt]

in addition to other posts, it's more accurate than the unzoom sniper rifle, even when you are running. and as other ppl here said, don't expect to get high kill rate.

[intrestedviewer]

ah yes i love the gun, i can take out snipers with that gun anyday. especially love the idiots that go on the roof of stallingrad and think thyre the best snipers around. bam no scope needed for a long range headshot. heres a thing, try taking on 2 other germans with mp40s in a small room when theyre fireing at u. 2 automatics against 1 bolt action rifle and at close range. hard but can be done

[madrebel]

aim for the chin/shoulder level. 50/50 headshot that way.

dont expect to be worth anything up close

go for the second shot, meaning, wiat for someone to hit the target at least once and steal the kill

ALWAYS lead.

positioning and shot angles are a must.

surprise is key

ALWAYS, take the extra split second to line up a headshot on stationary targets that dont know youre there.

on CPR servers this weapon can dominate a map if you know what youre doing.