Sniper rifle and DMR users in Battlefield 6 can benefit greatly from equipping the Rangefinder.
Its main purpose is to automatically adjust your weapon’s zeroing so the scope matches the exact range of the target you’re aiming at.
In other words, it removes the need to manually compensate for bullet drop, making long-distance shots faster and more reliable.
However, Battlefield 6 doesn’t make the feature’s activation especially clear, so many players unlock it without understanding how to use it effectively.
What Does the Rangefinder Do in Battlefield 6?
When a weapon spawns in, its zeroing is set to 100 meters by default.
At that distance, your bullet will travel exactly where the crosshair points.
Beyond that range, gravity comes into play, causing bullet drop, and normally, you would either aim higher or switch through preset distances like 200m or 300m.
The Rangefinder takes care of this for you by detecting the target’s distance (sometimes down to the exact meter), and adjusting your scope automatically.
This saves time in the middle of a firefight, especially when switching between enemies at different ranges.
How Do You Use the Rangefinder?
To use it, first equip the Rangefinder to a compatible sniper rifle or DMR.
While aiming through the scope, press and hold the assigned input for your system.
Hold B on PC or hold down on the D-Pad on PlayStation and Xbox. The important part is that you must hold the button rather than tap it.
Tapping cycles through preset zeroing distances, but holding activates the Rangefinder’s instant adjustment.
You can rebind the control if you prefer a different key or button layout, but the mechanic works the same way.
What Happens When You Activate the Rangefinder?
Once activated, you’ll see your zeroing number in the HUD shift to match your target’s range.
Some players report that it adjusts to the exact distance, while others find it rounds to the nearest hundred meters.
Either way, it drastically reduces the amount of manual aiming needed.
That said, it doesn’t track moving targets, so leading your shots is still necessary.
Some players have also noticed minor inconsistencies at certain ranges, such as shots landing slightly low or to the side, which may require slight personal adjustments.
How Do You Unlock the Rangefinder?
The Rangefinder becomes available once you reach Mastery Level 4 with the M2010 ESR sniper rifle or any DMR, and it must be equipped in the right accessory slot.
Using it often or not at all, knowing how it works means you won’t be puzzled when others pull off easy-looking long-range shots.
In the right hands, the Rangefinder can be the difference between a clean headshot and a wasted opportunity.
It works best in quick firefights where there’s no time to worry about elevation, but it won’t handle the aiming for you, and landing shots on moving targets is still what sets great snipers apart.
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