SSR
The SSR is a semi-automatic sniper rifle with a large magazine and no delay between shots. You get it as a reward near the end of the main story. It suits hectic fights where a bolt-action would be too slow.
- Category
- Sniper rifle
- How to get it
- Mission reward
Requires
For An Outlaw BikerThe final push into the Ark on Wizard Island. You fight through the Militia inside, save Weaver, settle things with Skizzo and head for the Colonel's chamber.- Keep Your Friends CloseKeep Your Friends Close is the storyline about Skizzo, the former Mongrel prospect who now lives at Iron Mike's camp. Deacon does not trust him and decides to keep an eye on him, which turns out to be the right call.
Good to know
- Semi-automatic with no delay between shots.
- Large magazine.
- A reward for finishing the main story.
- The wiki notes it is based on the SVD Dragunov.
How to get itSpoilerShow
It is one of two guns, with The Mayor, handed out as the main story wraps up. Grab it before the endgame Hordes you still want to clear.
What it's good for
It keeps firing fast at range, which helps against Reachers and charging Newts. It also handles camp fights with several targets.
Compared with other snipers
The .50 BFG hits harder per shot. The Talon 7 has more punch but a small magazine. The SSR is the pick for speed.