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{{Quote|The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] and the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]]. It's deadly at range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch.|Game | {{Quote | ||
|The single-shot DMR fits somewhere between the [[Sniper Rifle System 99 Anti-Matériel|sniper rifle]] and the [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|battle rifle]]. It's deadly at long range range, but a quick trigger finger and careful aim assure that even at medium to short distances it packs a punch. | |||
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The '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle''', more formally known as the '''Designated Marksman Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M392'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579 '''Bungie.net''': ''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'']</ref>, and commonly abbreviated as the '''DMR''', is a select-fire rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''February Edition'']</ref> | The '''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle''', more formally known as the '''Designated Marksman Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M392'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=24579 '''Bungie.net''': ''M392 Designated Marksman Rifle'']</ref>, and commonly abbreviated as the '''DMR''', is a select-fire rifle used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="GI">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''February Edition'']</ref> | ||
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*The designation of this weapon as a "designated marksman rifle" indicates that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen 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" indicates that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training. | ||
*In a Bungie podcast, it was confirmed that the DMR now has 15 rounds per magazine, a change from the 12 rounds in the earlier builds. This was mostly based on the ability to acquire 3 kills on fully-shielded Spartan players without the need to reload. | *In a Bungie podcast, it was confirmed that the DMR now has 15 rounds per magazine, a change from the 12 rounds in the earlier builds. This was mostly based on the ability to acquire 3 kills on fully-shielded Spartan players without the need to reload. | ||
*It only takes five shots to take down a fully shielded [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan]] in [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], provided the last shot is to the head. A skillful marksman can eliminate a shielded enemy with ease. This makes the DMR | *It only takes five shots to take down a fully shielded [[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan]] in [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], provided the last shot is to the head. A skillful marksman can eliminate a shielded enemy with ease. This makes the DMR one of the most versatile weapons in-game; it is much more powerful than it's successor, the Battle Rifle. Compared to the [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum]], the DMR has a slower firing rate in exchange for higher accuracy and larger magazine capacity, however it shares the same basic amount of damage. | ||
*Subscribing to [[Bungie Pro]] will give the subscriber a DMR [[Visual Flair (Reach)|visual flair]]. These are icons displayed next to the user's gamertag in Reach, similar to the septagon in ''Halo 3''. | *Subscribing to [[Bungie Pro]] will give the subscriber a DMR [[Visual Flair (Reach)|visual flair]]. These are icons displayed next to the user's gamertag in Reach, similar to the septagon in ''Halo 3''. | ||