M392 DMR: Difference between revisions
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==Function & Usage== | ==Function & Usage== | ||
The M392 D.M.R.'s intended battlefield application is similar to that of the [[BR55 | BR55 Battle Rifle]], fulfilling a role as the most effective medium-to-long range weapon [[United_Nations_Space_Command | UNSC]] arsenal on [[Reach]]. It is intended for experienced marksman with proficient skill in "placing rounds" and "controlled firing" since multiple headshots must be attained in succession, delivering maximum damage is to the target, ensuring it is killed at the fastest possible rate. Due to the introduction of an expanding reticle, the DMR requires a considerably higher proficiency in controlled firing and precision than the BR55 to attain successive headshots at the optimum rate. | The M392 D.M.R.'s intended battlefield application is similar to that of the [[BR55 |BR55 Battle Rifle]], fulfilling a role as the most effective medium-to-long range weapon [[United_Nations_Space_Command |UNSC]] arsenal on [[Reach]]. It is intended for experienced marksman with proficient skill in "placing rounds" and "controlled firing" since multiple headshots must be attained in succession, delivering maximum damage is to the target, ensuring it is killed at the fastest possible rate. Due to the introduction of an expanding reticle, the DMR requires a considerably higher proficiency in controlled firing and precision than the BR55 to attain successive headshots at the optimum rate. | ||
To deliver headshots to a target at long and medium-to-long ranges, pausing after each shot with the DMR is required to allow the reticle to contract to its smallest possible size, then immediately firing again to maintain maximum rate of fire. While at close-to-medium range, it is only necessary to allow the reticle to shrink enough that it is roughly equal to the size of the target's head/helmet before firing again. At extremely close ranges, it is unnecessary to allow the reticle to contract at all, and it is most effective to fire the rifle as fast as possible, whilst still aiming for the head. | To deliver headshots to a target at long and medium-to-long ranges, pausing after each shot with the DMR is required to allow the reticle to contract to its smallest possible size, then immediately firing again to maintain maximum rate of fire. While at close-to-medium range, it is only necessary to allow the reticle to shrink enough that it is roughly equal to the size of the target's head/helmet before firing again. At extremely close ranges, it is unnecessary to allow the reticle to contract at all, and it is most effective to fire the rifle as fast as possible, whilst still aiming for the head. | ||
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*The designation of this weapon as a "Designated Marksman Rifle" indicate that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen function provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training. | *The designation of this weapon as a "Designated Marksman Rifle" indicate that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen function provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training. | ||
*This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to the [[Battle Rifle]] in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | *This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to the [[Battle Rifle]] in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||