SV-98

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The **Snaiperskaya Vintovka Model 1998**, known in-game as the **SV-98**, is a bolt-action Sniper Rifle that uses the 7.62mm Ammunition and was added in the v0.4.0 "Log and load" update, on June 2, 2018.

## Sounds

* Firing
* Reloading
* Half Cycle when Magazine is empty
* Cycling and Swapping To

## Strategies

### Using

* The SV-98 can be used in virtually the same manner as the Mosin-Nagant but just with more bullets in each magazine, with higher damage, bullet velocity, and thicker bullets.
	+ However, the 10-round detachable magazine requires an adjustment in the reload strategy. Just try to take cover or use another weapon. You can also rely on teammates in this situation.
* During combat, reloading the SV-98 when there are more than 5 bullets in the magazine is a waste of time. Five bullets are enough to kill several enemies, and reloading the SV-98 gives them time to heal.
* Although it is a Sniper Rifle, the SV-98 is also useful in close quarters. It deals more damage per shot than the SPAS-12 and its shots do not spread when shooting it.
* The SV-98 is much more effective if the Player can Quickswitch. This is extremely effective if the player quick switches between the SV-98 and another Sniper Rifle/Shotgun. Having two SV-98s is particularly devastating if the player knows how to Quickswitch, so never pass up the opportunity to holster two SV-98s.
* The SV-98 is a great gun to use if you have good aim. Use it as an advantage against your opponent and keep peeking and shooting.
* The SV-98 has the highest bullet velocity out of all weapons in the game which makes aiming easier as you do not have to lead your shots too much.
* The large bullet will reveal your position and prompt other players to take cover. So, once again, aim precisely.

### Countering

* Try to get close range; never fight against someone with an SV-98 at long range unless aboslutely necessary.
	+ Fight them with a fast firing SMG or a Shotgun at close range.
	+ However, take note that skilled players may know how to use the SV-98 in close range.
* Move around erratically, preferably with high Adrenaline. Never move in straight lines or predictable patterns, as the opponent will likely be able to lead their shots and hit you.
* The Scout Elite can be an effective counter to the SV-98 if you place your shots. The low movement speed decrease after firing can allow you to dodge the SV-98's bullets without the need to quickswitch off your gun or expose yourself any longer than necessary. Be aware that this may take some time and effort if your opponent is well armored.
* Try to stay behind cover as much as possible if you don't have adrenaline. This tactic works best with reflective cover such as a Container or Hedgehog, as the SV-98 user may accidentally hit themselves with their own shots. Above all else, never take cover behind destructable objects, as the SV-98 can easily destroy them in just a few hits.

## Rarity

The SV-98 is one of the rarest weapons in the game, falling behind all Golden Air Drop Weapons. It is verified to be rarer than the Saiga-12 by Justin, and mainly spawns in golden containers in the Docks, where it is commonly found with a 4x scope, rarely found with an 8x scope and extremely rarely with a 15x scope. There is a 1/26 chance of a golden Container spawning with the SV-98 in the Docks. As many as 4 of these can spawn. Besides the Docks, it spawns rarely as Tier World loot and can be dropped in normal Air Drops.

## Links

* https://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-sv98.svg

## Trivia

* The real-life SV-98 was made by Vladimir Stronskiy from Russia in 1998.
* The SV-98 is nicknamed “Mosin 2.0” by the Devs because many of its stats are better than the most common bolt action sniper in the game, the Mosin Nagant.
* In fact, the SV-98 is a direct upgrade to the Mosin Nagant, with the SV-98s only disadvantages being the slower reload time and the rarity.
* As was confirmed by Justin, the SV-98 is rarer than the Saiga-12, officially making it the 4th rarest gun in the game behind the M249, PKP Pecheneg, and AWM-S.
* The weapon icon does not appear to have a scope, which would make aiming this gun at long range difficult. Most SV-98s would have a scope attached.
* Its reloading sound is a deeper version of the SCAR-H.
* In real life, the SV-98 uses the 7.62×54mmR cartridge. It can also fire 7.62x51mm NATO and .338 Lapua magnum.
* In real life, the SV-98 has a counterpart, the SVN-98. It is a bullpup, bolt-action sniper rifle, also developed in Russia 1998.
* The SV-98 in game seems to sport an earlier version of the stock. It appears the standard version of the SV-98 sports a stock with a larger and rounder thumbhole, a different gripping surface shape and a slightly different stock overall.

## Gallery

Screen Shot 2018-06-03 at 2.09.45 AM.pngThe SV-98 and the Saiga-12 make an extremely over-powered Russian duo.Ss.PNGA survivr holding the SV-98 paired with an 4x scope.Double Golden Container.pngA fellow survivr found 2 golden containers both containing the SV-98Screenshot 2019-03-20 at 07.39.13.pngSurvivr with two SV-98s6504CDCE-90AC-496B-A170-5CB33D45C3BD.jpegAn unarmored survivr with an SV-98Screenshot 2018-06-04 at 7.56.20 PM.pngAnother survivr with an 8x scope and a SV-98.DDA30CAC-6F2F-4030-8231-391AD6A23E61.jpegAn SV-98 paired with a Vector.Screen Shot 2018-07-07 at 11.55.36 AM.pngTwo SV-98s and a 8x scopeScreen Shot 2018-09-17 at 9.12.18 AM.pngThis survivr managed to get their hands on 3 SV-98s.