Best MK2 Carbine loadouts for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

The MK2 Carbine is a unique weapon in the Call of Duty franchise. For players with a predilection for long-range, this weapon plays very differently than a standard sniper rifle.

MK2 Carbine is a lever-action marksman rifle that can be used for mid to long-range but doesn’t feel like the other marksman rifles available in the game. Generally, players will either love this weapon or hate it with no in-between. The rifle can deliver some devastating one-shot kills, but it is also known for awkward or nonsensical hit markers. This weapon has a low maximum ammo count, so having the Munitions Crate field upgrade is a must with this weapon. Sleight of Hand is also essential as reloading the MK2 is similar to reloading a pump-action shotgun. One round is loaded at a time, and you can fire mid-reload, but fully reloading takes a lot longer than with other weapons.

Here is a series of loadouts for the MK2 Carbine based on some of the different possible playstyles. While all of these are effective in-game, players should build and experiment with weapon builds to suit their playstyle. We strongly suggest experimenting with loadouts like these in a match against bots to find what works best for you.

All-Around

• Stock: FSS MK2 Sport Comb
• Barrel: FSS 18.0″ Factory
• Laser: Tac Laser
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
• Weapon Perk: Sleight of Hand
• Perk 1: Quick Fix
• Perk 2: High-Alert
• Perk 3: Battle Hardened
• Lethal: Frag Grenade or C4
• Tactical: Stim

1SK

• Barrel: FSS 24.0″ Factory
• Optic: Integral Hybrid Sight
• Stock: FSS MK2 Precision Comb
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
• Weapon Perk: FMJ
• Perk 1: E.O.D.
• Perk 2: Hardline
• Perk 3: Shrapnel
• Lethal: Semtex
• Tactical: Gas Grenade or Stim

Stealth

• Barrel: FSS 24.0″ Factory
• Optic: Cronen C480 Pro Optic
• Stock: FFS MK2 Sport Comb
• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
• Weapon Perk: Sleight of Hand
• Perk 1: Cold-Blooded
• Perk 2: Ghost
• Perk 3: Tracker
• Lethal: C4
• Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor or Stim

Long-range

• Barrel: FSS 24.0″ Factory
• Optic: Integral Hybrid Sight
• Stock: FSS MK2 Sport Comb
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
• Weapon Perk: Sleight of Hand
• Perk 1: E.O.D
• Perk 2: Ghost
• Perk 3: Spotter
• Lethal: Claymore
• Tactical: Stun Grenade or Stim

Run-N-Gun

• Stock: MK2 Ultralight Hollow
• Optic: Any Reflex Sight
• Barrel: FSS 24.0″ Factory
• Rear Grip: Stippled Grip Tape
• Weapon Perk: Sleight of Hand
• Lethal: Frag or Thermite
• Tactical: Stim or Flash
• Perk 1: Double Time
• Perk 2: Hardline
• Perk 3: Shrapnel
• Lethal: Throwing Knife or Molotov
• Tactical: Flash Grenade or Stim