How to quickscope in Modern Warfare 3

Knowing how to quickscope in Modern Warfare 3 is key intel if you're looking to create montages worthy of the highlight reel.

Modern Warfare 3 contains an extensive range of sniper rifles capable of eliminating an opponent with a single bullet. Instead of sitting towards the back of the maps to make the most of the long-range firepower, many prefer to sprint and slide cancel their way around the battlefield to secure their kills.

Before we reveal how to quickscope in Modern Warfare 3, be sure to check out our walkthrough hub packed with intel along with when the next double XP event is set to take place.

What is Modern Warfare 3 quickscoping?

Quickscoping in Modern Warfare 3 is the art of aiming down the sights of a sniper rifle and shooting your shot in one smooth motion. Many have utilised this mechanic since 2009's Modern Warfare 2 as a method of landing some incredible trickshots or as a way of taking down multiple opponents in quick succession.

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How to practice quickscoping in Modern Warfare 3

To master the art of quickscoping in Modern Warfare 3, the trick is to wait for the aim-down sight animation to finish before firing the shot. Fire the bullet any earlier and it won't end up hitting the target.

The best way to practice quickscoping is by heading into the firing range. Practice timing the shot on the dummies and when you feel like you can take on other players, drop into your favourite game modes to see if you can land those shots in the blink of an eye.

Best Modern Warfare 3 quickscope loadout

At the time of writing, it's impossible to determine which is the best Modern Warfare 3 quickscope loadout to use in multiplayer. Once we've had a chance to test all of the snipers and find the strongest builds for them, we'll update the guide with everything you need to know to score quad-feeds with ease.

That's everything there is to know about how to quickscope in Modern Warfare 3. For more Call of Duty, check out the best Rival-9 loadout and the latest Ranked play information.