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Best SA-B 50 loadouts in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2

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By Josh West Contributions from Leon Hurley last updated 20 January 2023

This killer Warzone 2 SA-B 50 loadout is our best marksman rifle setup

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The best Warzone 2 SA-B 50 loadout from Modern Warfare 2 is either one specced for ranged - aka, make it a sniper rifle - or shorter range scopeless weapon that's better suited to medium-range encounters. We've actually supplied options for both below (though we personally prefer the first one), but both have their place in Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2, making accurate snap shots on the fly that punch holes in your opponents. Whichever form of the game you prefer, check out our best SA-B 50 Warzone 2 loadouts for Modern Warfare 2.

Best SA-B 50 loadout for Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2

The best SA-B 50 loadout for Warzone 2 or MW2 depends whether you want to go long range or short range. We prefer long-range, but we'll cover them both below, starting with our favourite build.

  • Barrel: 18.5" XRK Resonate
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Optic: SP-X 80 6.6x
  • Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
  • Ammunition: .308 High Velocity

Warzone 2 SA-B 50 build loadout

(Image credit: Activision)

Certain elements here are more important that others. The Schlager Match Grip is essential and comes with almost no drawbacks, and the FSS OLE-V Laser is great for accuracy, with the minor cost of the visible laser itself - but considering that the SP-X 80 6.6x optic will have a sniper glint, you might as well. Beyond that, the 18.5" XRK Resonate is a controversial choice for barrel, especially considering it prevents muzzle attachments, but works for some serious stat gains and a built-in silencer. Your last attachment is whatever you think works - we tended to pick .308 High Velocity ammo, because the power of the rifle is already so high that the slight damage penalty isn't much of a loss. That being said, this one can safely be swapped around to taste, much in the same way that the optic is pretty open to negotiation.

Of course, that's a long-range option for your SA-B 50 loadout. Let's frame how you build it for shorter ranges - a very different beast.

  • Barrel: 12.5" Carbon Barrel
  • Laser: Corio LAZ-44 V3
  • Stock: XRK Specter Mod
  • Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
  • Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt

Modern Warfare 2 loadouts

(Image credit: Activision)

Usually we'd set up a Marksman Rifle like a Sniper Rifle, but this is an interesting SA-B 50 loadout that effectively turns it into something that feels like a bolt action shotgun. 

Essentially you set it up like an SMG, with the attachments above putting a priority on ADS, movement, and sprint-to-fire speed. You might only be able to let off one shot at a time, but i'll be a one-shot kill if you hit the upper torso - the FSS ST87 Bolt is important here as it massively improves your rechambering speed, allowing you to treat this thing as a semi-auto shotgun with the handling of a rifle. It can be an unstoppable build if you push aggressively.   

Best Warzone 2 SA-B 50 class build in Modern Warfare 2

  • Field Upgrade: Dead Silence 
  • Lethal: Drill Charge
  • Tactical: Flash Grenade
  • Base Perk 1: Battle Hardened
  • Base Perk 2: Overkill
  • Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate Perk: Quick Fix

You'll want to pair the SA-B 50 up with an SMG for maximum carnage, so consider our best FSS Hurricane loadout in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 as a viable option, so the Overkill Perk is a must. Fast Hands will improve the time it takes to switch between each of these primary weapons, while Quick Fix will start your health regeneration as soon as you get a kill – making it possible for you to bounce between engagements.

Dead Silence is the best Field Upgrade, as it can temporarily make your footsteps silent, although as this unlocks at Military Rank 51 you may want to consider taking a Munitions Box out with you while you're leveling up. The reason for this is that between your SA-B 50 and accompanying SMG, you'll quickly burn through ammunition reserves. 

For Warzone 2, the Weapon Specialist Package will be your main option if you want to keep Overkill, but otherwise the Scout Package offers good perks, such as Scavenger, Focus, and Ghost for a more conventional marksman shooting style.

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How to unlock the SA-B 50 in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2

The SA-B 50 is part of the Bryson Long Rifle Platform so you'll need to level the SP-R 208 Marksman Rifle to level 16 first to get access to the SA-B 50. The stats will tell you this weapon has worse recoil control and accuracy, but our alterations will make the difference comfortably.

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Josh West is Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 18 years of experience in both online and print journalism, and was awarded a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Josh has contributed to world-leading gaming, entertainment, tech, music, and comics brands, including games™, Edge, Retro Gamer, SFX, 3D Artist, Metal Hammer, and Newsarama. In addition, Josh has edited and written books for Hachette and Scholastic, and worked across the Future Games Show as an Assistant Producer. He specializes in video games and entertainment coverage, and has provided expert comment for outlets like the BBC and ITV. In his spare time, Josh likes to play FPS games and RPGs, practice the bass guitar, and reminisce about the film and TV sets he worked on as a child actor.

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