Best Sidewinder Loadout In Modern Warfare 3

The Sidewinder is a.450 caliber adaptive Battle Rifle in Modern Warfare 3, offering both Automatic and Semi-Automatic fire modes for versatile close- to mid-range engagements.

Despite its controversial flinch, this MW3 guide suggests an innovative class setup to turn the disadvantages of the Sidewinder into advantages. Here’s the optimal META build for the untamable Sidewinder.

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The Best Loadout for Sidewinder

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Because it’s a pushback-heavy BR, the Sidewinder requires a recoil-deduction setup with the RB Regal Heavy Stock, SL Crater Heavy Barrel, RB Borealis Rear Grip, Bruen Heavy Support Underbarrel, and the Slate Reflector Optic.

Optic: Slate Reflector
Barrel: SL Crater Heavy
Underbarrel: Bruen Heavy Support
Rear Grip: RB Borealis
Stock: RB Regal Heavy

This build is effective in that it minimizes the initial kickback. However, its downside is the above-average ADS, which hinders close-range combat against SMGs and Pistols.

Sidewinder META Class Setup

Considering the Sidewinder’s long-winded TTK, a movement-boosting class setup is a must. To assemble such a build, players will need to go with the Infantry Vest, Covert Sneakers, and Scavenger Gloves. The best options for the Tactical, Lethal, Gear, and Field Upgrades are Stun Grenades, Frag Grenades, EOD Padding, and Munitions Box.

Secondary Weapon: WSP-9
Best Vest: Infantry
Tactical: Stun Grenade
Lethal: Frag Grenade
Field Upgrade: Munitions Box
Gear: EOD Padding

The Gunner and Demolition Vests are also excellent choices, especially for aggressive playstyles.

Best Sidewinder Attachments

Ideal attachments for the Sidewinder are recoil- and kick-control add-ons. The weapon has an incredibly high vertical recoil, which must be negated with a stock, underbarrel, and rear grip. The following table highlights the best options for each attachment slot.

Sidewinder Component	Best Attachment
Underbarrel	Kimura RYN-03 Vertical
Barrel	SL Crater Heavy
Muzzle	VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor L
Stock	RB Regal Heavy
Rear Grip	RB Borealis
Magazine	30-Round
Laser	N/A
Ammunition	N/A

An Overview of Sidewinder in MW3

Resembling the real-life Bushmaster ACR, Sidewinder has been titled one of the worst Battle Rifles in Modern Warfare 3’s Pre-season. Part of the reason is the gun’s firing modes — auto and semi-auto — which have little to no effect on its kick and recoil.

To unlock the Sidewinder, players must up their level to 25 by completing Armory Challenges or extract it from the Zombies map.

However, the grind is not worth it. Before a buff fixes Sidewinder’s inconsistent performance, players can skip this BR, replacing it with the META option, Bas-B.

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