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A semi-automatic target rifle with a heavy barrel, sold as the civilian version of the famed G36. Very fast fire rate... if your trigger finger can keep up.

–In-game description

SL-8
Overview
Weapon Type	Primary Weapon
Weapon Class	Designated Marksman Rifle
Rank Prerequisites	Rank 34
Damage	38 → 28
Range	88 max → 148 min
Accuracy
Hip Accuracy
Sight Accuracy
Magazine Size	20, 21 with round in chamber
Ammo Reserve	120
Fire Modes	Semi
Rate of Fire	625 RPM
Advanced WEAPON BALLISTICS TTK (Time to Kill) 0.09 s Head & Body Multiplier Hitbox per bullet/pellet Range Max (88 studs) Min (148 studs) (x1.4) Head 53.2 39.2 (x1.08) Torso 41.04 30.24 (x1.00) Limbs 38 28 Red color signifies a fatal hit. Suppressed Stats Suppressor/Bullet Attachment Suppressed Damage Suppressed Range Suppressor → max → min R2 Suppressor → max → min ARS Suppressor → max → min PBS-1 Suppressor → max → min PBS-4 Suppressor → max → min Armor Piercing 38 -> 28 44 max -> 148 min Hollow Point 45.6 -> 22.4 96.8 max -> 133.2 min Muzzle Velocity 2800 studs/s Penetration Depth 1.3 studs Suppression 0.6 HIP ACCURACY 45 Min Camera Kick (1.79, -0.31, -0.50) Max Camera Kick (3.00, -0.11, 0.50) Min Recoil Displacement (-0.31, 0.40, 9.19) Max Recoil Displacement (0.30, 0.50, 10.80) Min Recoil Rotation (1.20, -0.41, -0.31) Max Recoil Rotation (2.00, 0.40, 0.30) Hipfire Spread Factor 0.08 Hipfire Recovery Speed 9 Hipfire Spread Damping 0.78 SIGHT ACCURACY 37 Min Camera Kick (1.95, -0.25, -0.22) Max Camera Kick (2.65, 0.25, 0.21) Min Recoil Displacement (-0.11, 0.40 10.69) Weapon Shot Displacement (0.10, 0.89, 11.80) Min Recoil Rotation (0.80, -0.11, -0.11) Max Recoil Rotation (1.00, 0.10, 0.10) Sight Magnification 2.0x ACCURACY 45 Hipfire Camera Recovery Speed 20 Sight Camera Recovery Speed 22 Weapon Recovery Speed 20 Weapon Recoil Damping 0.7 Hip Choke {{{HipChoke}}} Aim Choke {{{AimChoke}}} WEAPON HANDLING Reload Time 2.6 seconds Empty Reload Time 3.4 seconds Equip Speed 12 Aiming Speed 14 Crosshair Size 30 Crosshair Spread Rate 400 Crosshair Recover Rate 20 MISCELLANEOUS Weapon Walk Speed 14 stud/s Aiming Walk Speed 8.4 stud/s Ammo Type 5.56x45mm NATO Round in Chamber Template:Weapon/Chamber Shot Suppression Range None

The SL-8 is a German Designated Marksman Rifle variant of the G36 Assault Rifle. It is unlocked at rank 34, or it can be purchased with credits.

History

The Heckler & Koch SL-8 is a semi-automatic variant of the G36 rifle, intended for the civilian market. Changes includes the removal of a threaded muzzle, the pistol grip being switched for a thumbhole stock, the receiver being modified to prevent the attachment of a folding stock, and a heavier barrel. When imported into the United States, Heckler & Koch heavily modified the SL-8, such as removing the ability for the rifle to take double stacked magazines, so it can fit the requirements of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban.

The SL-8 was known to be easily modified to accept regular G36 magazines and be converted to fully automatic fire, so new civilian versions of the G36 were made called the HK243 in Europe, and the HK293 in the United States, with most models of the SL-8 being discontinued by Heckler & Koch.

In-Game

General Information

The SL-8, at first glance, performs much like a lower damage SKS, however, there are some differences. Most noticeable is the faster maximum firerate; more than 200 RPM above the SKS, along with 40 more rounds in reserve. Otherwise, both guns are relatively similar, with the SL-8 having a slightly quicker reload and slightly less recoil than the SKS.

Furthermore, the SL-8 is on the higher end of DMR magazine capacity, with a 20-round magazine, a relatively high muzzle velocity.

Usage & Tactics

The SL-8 is suited for use at medium range, with a low amount of recoil to allow sustained fire. With a two-shot kill (2SK) to the head within its minimum range, and a maximum of a 4SK at all ranges, the SL-8 can kill very quickly, especially considering its high rate of fire (RoF).

The high muzzle velocity does allow sniping at range (with a 3SK to the head), however, it can be difficult to eliminate the target before they flee.

Attachment-wise, the SL-8 comes default with a 2.0x pair of iron sights, however, nearly all optic attachments suit. Similarly, the Suppressor for high amounts of weapon suppression, or the ARS Suppressor to maintain the 2SK to the head are both useful, as well as the Compensator to almost completely negate side-to-side recoil.

Conclusion

Coming soon.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• High RoF—second best in-class.
• Clear iron sights.
• High ammunition reserve amount.
• Common ammunition type.
• Good muzzle velocity.
• Low-moderate recoil.
• Hensoldt 3x Sight unlocked by default.

Cons:

• Lowest damage in-class.
• Below average range for its class.
• Slow recoil recovery speed - inaccurate when fired quickly.
• Lowest penetration depth in-class.

Trivia

• The in-game variant of the SL-8 seems to be based on the SL8-5, as denoted by the long accessory rail and the ability to take double-stack magazines.
• There is a red StyLiS Studios logo on the thumbhole stock, replacing the H&K logo that would go there.