Re: MacLeod's Guide to the Medic

**Razcsak** · 12-30-2010, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by FL1Pmode

Yeah the accuracy of the XM8 LMG was the sole reason it was my first platinum star.

So, I just unlocked the mg36, and, why would anyone use the xm8 when the MG36 seems just as accurate and hard-hitting, but with a red dot built in? If anything, it seems a tiny bit more accurate than the xm8. Does the xm8 have better accuracy on the move, or do you just like its irons?

**FLIPmode** · 12-30-2010, 10:00 AM

I personally dislike the red dot on the MG36 immensely. I always found myself taking too long to spot the enemy and start shooting. This caused me to become oblivious to nearby targets that I otherwise would have been aware of if I wasn't looking at the telescopic MG36 red dot sight

Personal preference.

**MacLeod** · 12-30-2010, 01:41 PM

The only real advantage to the MG36 scope imo is an extra perk. lightweight or extra ammo is well worth the different RDS for me.

Oh and I might make a new version of this again if I ever get time, half of what I posted I have found to not work anymore (ex: covering fire), and my choice in weapons has changed as well.

**Pvt Brokeback** · 01-03-2011, 11:42 AM

The MG36 is the weapon of choice for me as a medic. The only time I don't use the MG36 are on the snow maps that have an extreme amount of glare, in those cases, I opt for the XM8. As Razcsak says, I find the MG36 very accurate and powerful.