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550 Ways for a Slaughterfest
By: [C3]Bangsta

Do more with less. Something that everyone wants. $5 fills the your car's gas tank, 1 CD fills all your favorite MP3's and a weapon in CS that can strike fear to a group of assaulters. Sounds like a good deal but we are all suspicious about a good deals unless one enjoy's being the sucker.

The newest weapon on the block that became somewhat neglected is the Sig 550 Sniper Rifle. Although most dismiss this weapon as a "H&K G3-SG/1 Clone", the truth is it's really different. With proper training and practice, this weapon can mow down a group of assaulters weather they be taking cover or not. It should be a given that this article is for CT's and those who enjoy stealing the Sig 550.

First off, the Sig 550 is 2nd cheapest sniper rifle in CS at $4,200. Armed with 30 rounds of 5.56mm armor piercing rounds, semi-auto action and a dual zoom scope, this weapon can punch lots of holes at a safe distance. Although it's the weakest sniper rifle, it should be used as it is, a sniper rifle. It's accuracy is excellent even if the trigger is held down making this weapon deadly even if it misses the first time. Like all sniper rifles, it's best use would be in a hallway which has little cover. But because there are so many places to hide, more snipers take a chance by attempting to shoot through objects rather than trying to gun them down from a distance.

With so many bullets per clip, the 550 can shoot constantly at their target regardless they take cover or not. If they take cover, the bullets will slice right through. If they don't, they could be gunned down. With 2 Sig 550 users, they can literally bring a hallway assault into a standstill as they find ways trying to get around or pull back. Get the rest of your teammates to attack their backs since this side is covered. In the end, there would be nowhere for them to run.

The 550's only major problem are the AWM/P users who make their first shot count. Be also careful for those scout users since they enjoy hit and run tactics at long range. If you get the first shot keep them stunned and immobile. Once this occurs, continue to shoot until they hit the pavement. Rinse and repeat if necessary for best results! As for close range confrontations, its up to you weather to switch to the handgun.

By the way, make sure you know what you are picking up otherwise you'll end up with a Sig 552 Commando or vice-versa!