SV98 vs MK22
SV98 (Sniper Rifle, 7.62x54R) against MK22 (Sniper Rifle, .308 Win) in WARDOGS: measured damage, fire rate, DPS, weight, attachments and unlocks side by side, with the verdict worked out from the numbers.
- Higher DPS
- SV98SV98 71 · MK22 67
- Harder hit
- MK22SV98 108.91 · MK22 118.81
- Stronger headshot
- MK22SV98 176.01 · MK22 192.01
- Faster fire rate
- SV98SV98 39 · MK22 34
- Lighter
- SV98SV98 5.8 kg · MK22 6.3 kg
- Unlocks first
- SV98SV98 Recon Lv 19 · MK22 Recon Lv 25
Side-by-side stats
Measured
| Stat | SV98 | MK22 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Sniper Rifle | Sniper Rifle |
| Caliber | 7.62x54R | .308 Win |
| Chest dmg (FMJ) | 108.91 | 118.81 |
| Head dmg (FMJ) | 176.01 | 192.01 |
| RPM | 39 | 34 |
| DPS | 71 | 67 |
| Dmg per magazine | 1,089 | 1,188 |
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Fire modes | Bolt-action, Magazine fed | Bolt-action, Magazine fed |
| Magazines | 1 | 2 |
| Largest magazine | 10 | 10 |
| Optics | 19 | 19 |
| Underbarrel | 1 | 1 |
| Muzzle | 5 | 5 |
| Unlock | Recon Lv 19 | Recon Lv 25 |
Green marks the best value in each row (lowest for weight and unlock level).
SV98 or MK22: the verdict
CalculatedThe SV98 wins 4 of the 7 categories where they differ (DPS, RPM, Weight, Unlock); the MK22 wins 3 (Chest dmg (FMJ), Head dmg (FMJ), Dmg per magazine).
- The SV98 has the higher chest DPS: 71 against 67 for the MK22, about 6% more.
- The MK22 hits harder per shot: 118.81 chest damage against 108.91 for the SV98 (9% more).
- Headshots favor the MK22: 192.01 per hit against 176.01 for the SV98.
- The SV98 fires faster: 39 RPM against 34 RPM for the MK22 (15% more).
- The MK22 carries more damage in one magazine: 1,188 over 10 rounds against 1,089 over 10 rounds for the SV98.
- The SV98 is lighter at 5.8 kg, against 6.3 kg for the MK22 (8% less).
- The SV98 and MK22 accept the same number of attachments: 25.
- The SV98 unlocks earlier (Recon Lv 19) than the MK22 (Recon Lv 25).
SV98 vs MK22 damage by ammo type
MeasuredHollow point multiplies damage by exactly ×2 and armor-piercing by ×0.8 against an unarmored target.
| Ammo | SV98 chest | SV98 head | MK22 chest | MK22 head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMJ ×1 | 108.91 | 176.01 | 118.81 | 192.01 |
| Hollow Point ×2 | 217.82 | 352.02 | 237.62 | 384.02 |
| Armor Piercing ×0.8 | 87.13 | 140.81 | 95.05 | 153.61 |
Values are damage per hit against an unarmored target. How HP and AP interact with armor has not been measured.
The SV98 (Sniper Rifle, 7.62x54R) goes up against the MK22 (Sniper Rifle, .308 Win). The SV98 wins 4 of the 7 categories where they differ (DPS, RPM, Weight, Unlock); the MK22 wins 3 (Chest dmg (FMJ), Head dmg (FMJ), Dmg per magazine). The SV98 has the higher chest DPS: 71 against 67 for the MK22, about 6% more. The SV98 unlocks earlier (Recon Lv 19) than the MK22 (Recon Lv 25). With hollow point ammo the SV98 deals 217.82 and the MK22 237.62 per chest hit; with armor-piercing it is 87.13 and 95.05. All damage figures are measured in the Firing Range against an unarmored target at about 20 m; recoil, range falloff and armor are not part of the comparison.
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SV98 vs MK22 FAQ
Is the SV98 better than the MK22 in WARDOGS?
The SV98 wins 4 of the 7 categories where they differ (DPS, RPM, Weight, Unlock); the MK22 wins 3 (Chest dmg (FMJ), Head dmg (FMJ), Dmg per magazine). The SV98 has the higher chest DPS: 71 against 67 for the MK22, about 6% more. These are measured values against an unarmored target; recoil and handling are not included.
Which has more DPS, the SV98 or the MK22?
The SV98 has the higher chest DPS: 71 against 67 for the MK22, about 6% more. The SV98 fires faster: 39 RPM against 34 RPM for the MK22 (15% more).
Which hits harder, the SV98 or the MK22?
The MK22 hits harder per shot: 118.81 chest damage against 108.91 for the SV98 (9% more). Headshots favor the MK22: 192.01 per hit against 176.01 for the SV98.
Which unlocks first, the SV98 or the MK22?
The SV98 unlocks at Recon Lv 19 and the MK22 at Recon Lv 25.
What ammo should I use in the SV98 and MK22?
Against unarmored targets hollow point multiplies damage by 2: 217.82 per chest hit for the SV98 and 237.62 for the MK22. Armor-piercing deals ×0.8 of FMJ damage (87.13 and 95.05), and what it gains against armor has not been measured yet, so HP is the measured damage pick.
Which takes more attachments, the SV98 or the MK22?
The SV98 and MK22 accept the same number of attachments: 25.