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Guide by Georgie - So basically, im new to this website, but I have been reading all the guides and have found many to be very useful.
I decided to put my knowledge on the M14, as I use it a lot and am very familiar with it.
First off...
The M14 is a single fire assualt rifle. It has monstrous recoil with moster power. It is a 2 hit kill no matter what perk you have. It is a close variation of the M21 sniper, but made for close to long range quarters.
What attachments to use with the M14?
Grenade Launcher - M14 is a less used choice for a grenade launcher because of the fact it is single fire and can prove to be quite a bit to handle when you find yourself in a close situation.
Red Dot Sight - The most commonly used attachment for this gun. It provides extreme accuracy combined with great power. Use this attachment if you can handle the huge recoil for a more accurate reward.
Silencer - This attachment will not make you appear on the enemy radar when shooting... which could prove to be a big advantage. If you like and feel comfortable with the M14's iron sights, feel free to use this as it lowers recoil greatly and will make a great stealth class.
ACOG - (My personal favourite) This attachment allows you to get more range for less accuracy. This attachment also makes the M14's recoil the lowest, which is why i use it. It gives you more range than a red dot sight, for decreased accuracy. If you think you have got a good shot, then go for this as i think it will help you greatly.
What perks to use with the M14?
Perk 1...
Bandolier - Great perk if you find yourself spraying a lot. Good for your stealth class when you have it silenced. Use for team deathmatch/ground war/any respawning game if you find yourself a survivalist.
Fragx3 - Great perk for headquarters, S & D, sabotage. Just spam those nades for those random, yet lucky kills, or save them for when you've got an enemy cornered. Great perk.
Claymores/C4 - Awesome perks for any gametype. They will alert you if an enemy is nearby, and you might even get a kill with them. Place them strategically, and you will find yourself inpenetrebale (spelling?).
Perk 2...
Stopping Power - A useless perk for this gun, even with this perk, you will require 2 shots to kill a juggernaut or NON juggernaut... avoid this perk if at all possible.
Juggernaut - A decent perk for this gun. The M14 already has high power, and all you need is high survivability. You can take a few extra shots which will give you the time needed to get that one more shot off to kill your enemy.
Double Tap - Another decent perk. I tested it out and i didnt see that great of a difference, but there was one. Use this if you have got a fast finger for shooting.
Sleight of Hand - An extra perk, if you dont like using any of the others, feel free to use this if you find yourself always getting caught reloading.
UAV Jammer - Amazing perk. Combine this with the silencer and you have got yourself a stealth class that can rip apart people. You will never be found unless you run around the centre of the map 
Perk 3...
Extreme Conditioning - My favourite perk as it allows GREAT mobility. You can get to those buildings faster than anyone else and run away if you find yourself in trouble at times.
Steady Aim - GREAT perk for this gun, dont be afraid to spray with this gun up close. It will get the job done with great effiency. Use this as a primary or secondary choice.
Deep Impact - use this if you find yourself shooting throw walls a lot. Great perk for Showdown as most of that map you will be shooting throw some light cover material.
Now some premade classes!
Standard Assaulter...
M14
Red Dot Sight or ACOG
Any pistol
Perk 1 - Fragx3 or Bandolier or Claymores/C4
Perk 2 - Juggernaut or Double Tap or Sleight of Hand
Perk 3 - Extreme Conditioning or Steady Aim
Stealther
M14
Silencer
Any pistol silenced
Perk 1 - Bandolier or Bomb Squad
Perk 2 - UAV Jammer
Perk 3 - Extreme Conditioning or Steady Aim
My personal class that gets the job done...
M14
ACOG
Deagle
Perk 1 - Fragx3
Perk 2 - Juggernaut
Perk 3 - Extreme Conditioning or Steady Aim
Thats pretty much it folks, im nto looking for karma or w.e, just wanted to share my insights with you guys.
P.S. Some tips for the M14.
- Aim for the chest for the first shot as the second will move up the the head.
- Shoot in bursts, preferable in 1 or 2 second so that the recoil wears off.
- Dont be afraid to shoot at those snipers with the M14 as it has WICKED accuracy and will 2 shot them!
- Dont be afraid to hip fire with this gun, it is so powerful and i find myself spraying with it alot, get practice in and soon you will be good with this gun...
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