Best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadout

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SP-R 208 Marksman rifle in Modern Warfare 2
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March 28, 2023: Is the SP-R 208 the best marksman rifle for multiplayer? Scroll down for the best loadout and the best attachments.

The best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadout is a hot topic of conversation in the Call of Duty community. As one of six marksman rifles appearing in Infinity Ward's latest dose of multiplayer action, the rifle is already having a huge impact on the game.

Armed with incredible firepower and mobility that's very tricky to counter, many claim the SP-R 208 is the best gun in the game by some distance. With the ability to equip limitless attachment combinations to suit any style of play, it's very easy to adapt the rifle to your own style and achieve success.

Before we take a closer look a the best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadout, check out our guides showcasing the best Modern Warfare 2 assault rifle and the Modern Warfare 2 maps available to play.

What is the best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadout?

Attachment Name
Barrel12.5" Carbon Barrel
LaserCanted Vibro-dot 7
StockZRL T70 Pad Extension
CombAim-Assist 406
BoltFSS ST87 Bolt

This build is all about enhancing mobility and handling thanks to the choice of stock laser.

The damage output of the SP-R is already extremely high so there's no need to attach a barrel that slows movement in favour of some extra firepower.

Best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 attachments

Thanks to the Modern Warfare 2 gunsmith, there's a huge selection of attachments available to use on the SP-R. After some extensive testing attempting to balance mobility with damage output, we eventually settled on a combination solely focused on fast movement. Here's the full attachment list:

  • Barrel: 12.5" Carbon Barrel
  • Laser: Canted Vibro-Dot 7
  • Stock: ZRL T70 Pad Extension
  • Comb: Aim-Assist 406
  • Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt

This set of attachments is easily the best to use on this particular marksman rifle. The combination of 12. 5" Carbon barrel and ZRL T70 Pad Extension provide huge improvements to aim-down sight (ADS) speed guaranteeing incredibly fast reaction times in all scenarios.

Additionally, the Aim Assist 406 comb improves sprint-to-fire time, an issue for several weapons in the arsenal.

Overall, these attachments are perfect for those that love to run and gun the opposition. There are very few drawbacks that come with the SP-R 208.

Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 in gunsmith
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How to unlock SP-R 208 in Modern Warfare 2

Unlocking the SP-R 208 is an incredibly straightforward process. Simply reach level 7 by earning XP. If you want to unlock it as fast as possible, use a double XP token before dropping into the action.

Best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 perks and equipment

Once the best attachments are ready to go, selecting a perk package and equipment combination capable of dealing some extra damage and providing further gameplay benefits is the next step. Here are the perks and equipment we recommend.

Perks

  • Double Time (Base)
  • Bomb Squad (Base)
  • Fast Hands (Bonus)
  • Quick Fix (Ultimate)

Equipment

  • Frag Grenade (Lethal)
  • Stun Grenade (Tactical)
  • Dead Silence (Field Upgrade)

Is the SP-R 208 good in Modern Warfare 2?

Having used the SP-R 208, we believe that the marksman rifle is up there with the very best guns in the Modern Warfare 2 arsenal. Although the occasional hitmarker can bring a streak to an early end, the rifle is incredibly fun to use over the course of a match.

That's all there is to know about the best Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadout. For more, check out our guides highlighting the best Modern Warfare 2 sniper rifle and all there is to know about the next Modern Warfare 2 double XP event

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