M24

"This specialized bolt-action sniper rifle has a fairly light body, and is known for its high accuracy across great distances."

- The Arsenal

The M24 is a bolt-action Sniper Rifle and is classed as a primary weapon in Combat Arms. It is the most accurate gun in the game, but lacks in damage. Many people favor the L96A1 over the M24 due to its 1 shot kill capability over the M24's faster bolt load time, larger standard magazine and greater accuracy. It is commonly seen being used by newer players, as it comes free for a week in the Starter Package and doesn't have a rank requirement. This sniper takes a skilled user who knows which situations to use the M24. Despite having an accuracy rating of 100%, the M24 is known to occasionally miss, even when the rifle has acquired and fired at a target. This can be from: a player moving when firing, broken hitboxes, sway, or lag. Its maximum hit range (otherwise known as damage dropoff), is not as great compared to some other sniper rifles, contradicting its 100% accuracy with the inability to hit targets that are too far. It is common for the bullet to not even make it to your enemy in maps like Roadkill and Kill Creek. The M107CQ is known to be more accurate than the M24 at times, which angers many players. M107 having the lowest damage dropoff rating and best maximum range is considered unfit for such a sniper rifle, as people think that the M24 is clearly more deserving of those 2 statistics.

Customization
The M24 can be fitted with any suppressor or magazine modification, but its scope cannot be changed.

Popularity
The M24 is not a very easy gun to use, and could be very frustrating if not used properly. It is also a very situational gun, only good for very long ranges and very well hidden enemies. As a result this is a fairly unpopular gun, but still quite a few people use it because it is fun to use and free for a week with new characters. However, the M24 is popular choice for a sniper rifle in Desert Thunder. The M24's accuracy excels here and the enemies are rather weak in HP/AP, giving the power of an L9, with the best accuracy in the game.

Trivia

 * The M24 is can be found on the map Training Grounds, where the player must use it to snipe down the dummies at the end of the training.
 * Due to the player's habit, many like to quick switch, but allowing animation is significantly faster.
 * The M24 is, basically nothing more than a heavy barreled Remington 700 hunting rifle. The standard version is chambered for 7.62 x 51 mm. Though .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum chamberings exist.