Grenade Launchers

[Spartan0189]

Well, Before I get started, I wasn't sure where to put this, So if its wrong, please move it to the appropriate section.

So, I recently started to use the Grenadier kit, I think its awesome, But I usually can't get the first grenade launch to be perfect, I fire one, then I adjust..

Is there any "method" for firing a grenade launcher?

I've found that each Faction Grenadier has a different way to aim, But I'm the best with the M16/M4 Grenade launchers, So, What are some tips for a newbie in Grenade launching?


Thanks in advance,
Spartan

[ChiefRyza]

If im not mistaken, the divided boxes as the aimpoint represents 100m each box, starting from the top. Aiming the bottom of each of those boxes, lets say for example a guy is 200 meters away, you would place your target at the bottom of the second box from the top. Line him up for about 6 seconds, and fire.

It is either 100m or 50m each box, correct me if I'm wrong almighty DEV's!

[LithiumFox]

ninja'd

[Nitneuc]

Actually it depends of the monitor ratio.
I play on 22" wide (16/10) and yes : it's pretty much 100m for the mark 1 (probably slightly less), 200m for the mark 2.
Better to have a markers-addicted SL to play grenadier, it makes the job way easier.

[daranz]

Make sure to let it settle. If you have a marker for distance, use that. Otherwise, you have to guesstimate it, and the way to get good at that is to practice.

[Tim270]

Also, once you have loaded the grenade, stay still for a few secs to let your deviation settle.

[smee]

make sure you crouch will help a lot with your deviation too

[nick20404]

The grenade launchers pretty much fire like the rifles, you have to wait like 3-4 seconds after you stop moving to get a straight shot.

[Chuc]

Sometimes its helpful to drop a smoke round to gauge the shot, then fire.

[JKRMAUI]

Yes smoke rounds are good, the best thing is having an attack mark so you know exactly how far your target is.

Just practice practice, and if you get good enough. You make things like this happen B2 bombing in Afghanistan - Sonicbomb.com

PS might not want to open that link with volume at max, slight vulgarity. PSS Brits response to American air power priceless.


*Results of your use of the Grenadier kit may vary*


**Grenadier kit is GOODTOGO**

[SgtFailure]

Sometimes it can be used as a mini-artillery, theres one time when i was a grenadier and theres enemies at around 350m away, so i just point the end of the aiming sights slightly above the marker and fired, i missed the first shot but my squad leader corrected me and i hit their position on the second shot. However, it still consist of alot of estimations and of course, practice..

Regards
SgtFailure

[Bob_Marley]

Moved to Infantry Tactics section

[Spartan0189]

Sometimes its helpful to drop a smoke round to gauge the shot, then fire.

Hm.. I'll try that some time
Maybe it could help because a Smoke grenade "Blinds" them then you can fire the actual round


And to everyone else, Thanks for your help, I'll see what I can do.

[ganja420]

Actually it depends of the monitor ratio.
I play on 22" wide (16/10) and yes : it's pretty much 100m for the mark 1 (probably slightly less), 200m for the mark 2.
Better to have a markers-addicted SL to play grenadier, it makes the job way easier.

its 60 for me, and i thought that was for everyone else to?

[Excavus]

Sometimes it can be used as a mini-artillery, theres one time when i was a grenadier and theres enemies at around 350m away, so i just point the end of the aiming sights slightly above the marker and fired, i missed the first shot but my squad leader corrected me and i hit their position on the second shot. However, it still consist of alot of estimations and of course, practice..

Regards
SgtFailure

Yeah, it's basically like a mini mortar. I found it very useful in skirmish maps.

[Megagoth1702]

What I have really big trouble with is to gauge the distance. Mostly I use the vield of view to gauge it (how close the fog is) but since its really different on every map I either use markers or just dont take the kit...


But when used correctly it's a blast, I once saved my SQD on fallujah from a RPG hit by nading the roof a few blocks away. That was one lucky shot.

[Dunehunter]

My problem with the kit is that I can often do about as much damage simply using the ACOG

[goguapsy]

guesstimate

thats a funny word lol

[Spoonman293]

I find that alot of players that I talk to in my personal experience tend to under-rate the role of the grendier.

[aperson444]

I was playing as Taliban on Operation Archer one day, so around three of us got in that bunker on the hill. I picked up the AK74 with GP25. There were what, two squads, or even an FOB in the castle. It was 500 m away. So I pointed my rifle up to a random angle, an estimate done, and fired an explosive round (I could rearm grenades any time; there was ammunition). It hit very close to the castle (I had the sniper verify). So I kept the angle and fired. In the end, we killed the squad. I kept the kit throughout the round.

So a little later, I was with another guy, defending a cache, and I see an automatic rifleman team sneak onto a cliff. In a few seconds they were firing away like hell. So I got below a ridge, went prone, and estimated a bit. I'd say i went 1 mark, and the guys were 75 m away, and I got a direct hit. Basically you just need really good estimation and practice.