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Best MW3 FR 5.56 loadout and class setupBlitz through enemies with this FR 5.56 loadout for Modern Warfare 3
Blitz through enemies with this FR 5.56 loadout for Modern Warfare 3
Image credit:Activision
Image credit:Activision
What is the best possible FR 5.56 loadout in Modern Warfare 3?Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3The FR 5.56 assault rifle inCall Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is capable of so much more when you fix it up with the best loadout. From erratic burst fire can be switched to single-fire in a much more stable fashion, boasting more precise and accurate shots.
If you’re looking to run with the FR 5.56, ranked 15th in ourbest Assault Rifleguide, then you’re going to need to give it some help to get those inconsistent shots under control. We delve into more detail on attachments and perks for the FR 5.56 loadout and class setup below. Let’s see what we can do.
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Why use the FR 5.56 in MW3?
It’s a great question considering there’s a lot of other Assault Rifles in Modern Warfare 3 that are statistically better than the FR 5.56, but the successor to MW2’s FAMAS Assault Rifle is still in with a chance. Especially when you boost it with attachments and perks. It’s a burst Assault Rifle, so if you’re keen on bursts then that’s one good reason to run it.
It’s also pretty decent in mid to long-range gunfights, if you’re looking for a gun with a little more scope and a little more chance at damage through its spray. Of course, you can bolster it with attachments that provide aid to its weakness, like recoil control, and boost speed and mobility making it a nifty little AR to run round the battlefield.
Best FR 5.56 loadout in MW3
The five attachments below focus on recoil control to get the bouncy, unstable shots of the FR 5.56 stabilized without sacrificing too much of your damage, mobility, and range. Below, we jump into more detail on how you can steady the lower-tier assault rifle into a more competitive build for gunfights in Modern Warfare 3.
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
With a less reliable aim, it’s always going to be of benefit to equip the Monolithic Suppressor. It’ll keep you off the minimap, it’ll reduce the noise of your shots, and it’ll boost that all-important recoil control. Yes, your ADS speed and aim walking speed will suffer, but if you can get close enough to your enemy without detection and ensure a steadier shot, then you can’t ask for more with the FR 5.56.
Barrel: 435MM FR435
In the long-fought battle against recoil, the 435MM FR435 barrel works wonders for steadying your FR 5.56 with increase gun kick and recoil control. You’ll also benefit from the improved bullet velocity and hipfire and Tac Stance spread. You’ll sacrifice some of your mobility with movement and ADS speed taking a hit, but what’s the point in being fast if you can’t hit your shots?
Optic: SZ Lonewolf Optic
Running the FR 5.56 with a holographic sight like the SZ Lonewolf Pptic will give you a chance at better precision. With a red reticle to up your range and accuracy, once you’ve steadied the gun, it’s always a good idea to switch out the clunky iron sights.
Underbarrel: Merc Foregrip
Magazine: 60 Round Mag
When it comes to team modes in Modern Warfare 3, you’re going to want a lot of bullets, especially when the FR 5.56 blasts out bursts. You’ll find yourself more sustainable in gunfights as a consequence.
Best FR 5.56 class setup: Secondary weapon
Renetti with JAK Ferocity Carbine Kit.
Best FR 5.56 class setup: Perks and Equipment
Overkill Vest, Assault Gloves, Covert Sneakers, Stun Grenade, Frag Grenade.
TheOverkill Vestgives you the option of running with two primary weapons, and that’s totally up for you. If you’re pairing with the Renetti handgun, as suggested above, the Overkill Vest is still an excellent choice for the increased weapon swap speed it offers. Pair it with theAssault Glovesfor accuracy and time to ADS improvements when jumping and theCovert Sneakersfor quiet mobility and you’ve got a deadly FR 5.56 class setup.
Sacrificing your Field Upgrades spot for the Overkill Vest, you’ve got only the lethal and tactical equipment to use. For this, we suggest theStun Grenadefor enemy confusion and pace slowing and theFrag Grenadefor devastating damage.
Best FR 5.56 alternatives in Modern Warfare 3
MCW and M4.
Atop ourbest Assault Riflestier list, we’ve got the powerful and timeless,MCWs, and the tried and testedbest M4. As such, it’d only be right for us to suggest that if you don’t fancy running the burst AR life of the FR 5.56 or are chasing what is considering the best choice in Modern Warfare 3, then look no further than these two options
That’s all you need in order to put together the best FR 5.56 loadout and class setup available right now in MW3. See how it compares to other similar guns in ourMW3 best guns tier listguide. Alternatively, you can expand your repertoire with our guides on thebest SMG,best Marksman Rifle, bestBattle Rifle,best LMG,best Sniper, andbest Shotgun in Modern Warfare 3.
