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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In the [[Halo 3]] guide, on Pg. 163, it shows a picture of a [[Plasma Rifle]] on the line showing the [[respawn]] rate of the SRS99D. | *In the [[Halo 3]] guide, on Pg. 163, it shows a picture of a [[Plasma Rifle]] on the line showing the [[respawn]] rate of the SRS99D. | ||
*The ''SRS99D'' is powerful enough to take out a [[Wraith]] in Halo 3. All you have to do is shoot the Power Core in the back. | *The ''SRS99D'' is powerful enough to take out a [[Wraith]] in Halo 3. All you have to do is shoot the Power Core in the back. | ||
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*If a player presses in the right stick to zoom in to the 10X mode then holds it in after the second zoom then slowly releases it, the zoom mode will return to its 5X zoom instead of completely disabling the zoom mode. | *If a player presses in the right stick to zoom in to the 10X mode then holds it in after the second zoom then slowly releases it, the zoom mode will return to its 5X zoom instead of completely disabling the zoom mode. | ||
*Unlike the sniper rifles of [[Halo: CE]], the more recent sniper rifles lack a night vision function in game. This may be because of the differences in weapon or the fact that it is unnecessary, as no Halo 3 campaign levels take place at night or because the Halo novels mention about Spartans having increased night vision sight so they most likely won't need it. | *Unlike the sniper rifles of [[Halo: CE]], the more recent sniper rifles lack a night vision function in game. This may be because of the differences in weapon or the fact that it is unnecessary, as no Halo 3 campaign levels take place at night or because the Halo novels mention about Spartans having increased night vision sight so they most likely won't need it. | ||
*The SRS99D was used by [[T.B. Williams]] to kill a [[Brute Chieftain]] who had been responsible for the deaths of 23 Marines. | *The SRS99D was used by [[T.B. Williams]] to kill a [[Brute Chieftain]] who had been responsible for the deaths of 23 Marines. | ||
*The Max range of the scope's range finder is approx. 275m. The max distance the reticule will turn red on enemies is approx. 142m. | *The Max range of the scope's range finder is approx. 275m. The max distance the reticule will turn red on enemies is approx. 142m. | ||
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*[[Bungie]] has stated that the Sniper rifle was not meant for no-scoping, and wishes they would have changed it in order for it to be almost impossible to no-scope like in COD4, but decided not to because they didn't want to use another game's Mechanics. | *[[Bungie]] has stated that the Sniper rifle was not meant for no-scoping, and wishes they would have changed it in order for it to be almost impossible to no-scope like in COD4, but decided not to because they didn't want to use another game's Mechanics. | ||
*There have been some reports people surviving direct headshot from the sniper rifle in [[Halo 3]]. | *There have been some reports people surviving direct headshot from the sniper rifle in [[Halo 3]]. | ||
*You can shoot down a Rocket with this gun and others. | *You can shoot down a Rocket with this gun and others. | ||
* | *Grenade sniping is possible in Halo 3 using both the Beam Rifle and the Sniper Rifle. | ||
*This is the main weapon for [[Church]] from Red vs Blue in Halo 3. A recurring joke is that Church misses every shot with the Sniper Rifle even when his targets aren't moving. | *This is the main weapon for [[Church]] from Red vs Blue in Halo 3. A recurring joke is that Church misses every shot with the Sniper Rifle, even when his targets aren't moving. | ||
*The current known highest number of ricochets ever to occur resulting in a headshot is 6 which was fired by Halo 3 player, Corick. This kill was ranked as #1 in Top 10 Halo 3 Snipes: Episode 11. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szpkjyNoMlM</ref> | *The current known highest number of ricochets ever to occur resulting in a headshot is 6 which was fired by Halo 3 player, Corick. This kill was ranked as #1 in Top 10 Halo 3 Snipes: Episode 11. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szpkjyNoMlM</ref> | ||
*The Sniper | *The Sniper Rifles in all of the Halo games have a striking resemblance to the Barret .50 cal. sniper rifle used by the U.S. Army. | ||
*The UNSC Laser Designator uses the SRS99D's stock and handle/grip. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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