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{{Article quote|Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MA40 Longshot description|Quote=Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}}}
{{Article quote|Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - MA40 Longshot description|Quote=Precision MA40 with improved long-range performance.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Support|URL=https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/6882880281364-Halo-Infinite-Weapon-Equipment-and-Vehicle-Inventory-|Site=Halo Support|Page=Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory|D=05|M=05|Y=2023}}}}
The '''MA40 Longshot''' is a modified variant of the [[MA40 assault rifle]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}}
The '''MA40 Longshot''' is a modified variant of the [[MA40 assault rifle]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|MA40 assault rifle}}
{{Main|MA40 assault rifle}}
The Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} It has additional yellow coloration on certain components, including the ammunition counter, the charging handle, and the magazine. Despite the name and increased ranged performance, the rifle does not appear to employ a [[Longshot sight]].{{Ref/Game|HI|MA40 Longshot in-game model}}
The Longshot variant of the MA40 assault rifle has increased precision capabilities, raising its performance at long-range.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} It has additional orange coloration on certain components, including the ammunition counter, the charging handle, and the magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
The MA40 Longshot was employed by UNSC forces during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|campaign]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
The MA40 Longshot was employed by UNSC forces during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|campaign]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
In campaign, the MA40 Longshot is a [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapon]] awarded to the player in the [[Forward Operating Base]] progression system upon reaching 2,300 [[Valor]]. The weapon can then be acquired at any Forward Operating Base. It has a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though it has increased accuracy, much greater damage (killing a fully-shielded Spartan with 15 rounds instead of 20 rounds), and is capable of dealing headshot damage.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
===''Halo Infinite''===
In campaign, the MA40 Longshot is awarded to the player in the [[Forward Operating Base]] progression system upon reaching 2,300 [[Valor]]. The weapon can be acquired at any Forward Operating Base. It has a reduced magazine size from 36 to 25, though it has increased accuracy, much greater damage, and is capable of dealing headshot damage.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}}


In multiplayer, when players pick up or spawn with the MA40 Longshot, their [[Weapon customization|customization options]] are automatically applied to the weapon model, and the unique appearance of the MA40 Longshot is lost.
In multiplayer, when players pick up or spawn with the MA40 Longshot, their [[Weapon customization|customization options]] are automatically applied to the weapon model, and the unique appearance of the MA40 Longshot is lost.

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