The stock A52 stats have it lower in accuracy, fire rate, and mobility, while higher in damage. So supposedly it's basically better at closer ranges, but worse at farther ones.Originally Posted by Ranger_Vet68 Go to original post
I don't recall what sight/sights are available for the A52, but honestly, one thing I hate about the Bushman is it's thick wall scope that obscures view while making semi close range panning shots. It's even more of an issue if you play with no onscreen reticule, which I'm doing this play through.
I've gone on record several times here stating I feel the Bushman is an inadequate reward for ranking to 10 in the arena, despite my having fun doing so.
The first assault rifle I buy after using the AK a while is the STG-90.
I don't have the Bushman yet, but I have an M416 set up like a Bushman (3.4x scope, silencer and extra mag size). I think even this weapon is better than the A52, and I assume the bushmn is even better. Reasons? Well, the A52 is more powerful but what for? The M416 still shredds any enemy infantry with ease. It has just as long range, wayyyyy faster rate of rife, and practically zero recoil.
It's faster rate of fire makes up for the power dfference at close range. And it's easier to handle.
The Bushman never impressed me in FC3, and it seems to be about the same here. I see no reason to use that before the Shredder, which is my favourite gun of all. It's a great assault rifle, but it's not necessarily the type of gun I'd use a lot. If I wanna spray I go LMG, and SMG for close to mid range stealth. Or more often now that it's possible: the suppressed shotgun.
Grinding forever in the arena to get it is honestly not worth it.. but my gun OCD made me do it. Have to try them all.
While some weapons sure are overpowered, others seem to be the opposite.
M79 for decapitating baddies while in the Buzzer or driving for convoys
Crossbolt for when takedown is not possible, which btw, it seems FC3 had more chances of Takedowns than here in FC4.
LMG (any of them really) for what I call "Crowd Control"
Assault weapon (any of the will do) with single fire action and a long range scope, you can still use it for stealth shots in a pinch and way better than sniper rifles that you can't really use in FC because the enemy ai gets discovered way to quick. Other than that, you get a max chance of 2 to 3 shots with it before you have to put it away and use any of the other weapons. IMO is a waste of a good weapon slot.
Your miles may vary of course.
Wait, how do you get a silenced shot gun? I'm even using an unlocked attachment mod and that's still not available.Originally Posted by trapezius1 Go to original post![]()
At first i couldent understand why people prefer the A52 over the bushman , if iam correct the A52 cant even be silenced ? But then i thought about it again and i guess you guys arent that headshot type killers ? This would be a explanation why you want more dmg from an assault rifle . I mostly make headshots and the bushman is one of my absoloute favorite weapons in far cry 4 . Its silenced , it has nice fire rate , good range , nice precision even on mid/long ranges . I always try to get it as soon as possible .
The only legit silenced shotgun is the "Bull" signature weapon , aviable after you have completed two bomb defusing quests . I like the Bull a lot .Originally Posted by LinkZeppeloyd Go to original post
Interesting, I'll have to get it... I've been largely ignoring the signature weapons since I think many of the regular guns are borderline OP.Originally Posted by clockner Go to original post
With the upgrades, the A52 is silenced. I like the A52's optics better than the Bushman. I'm pretty sure after the upgrades, the A52 exceeds the stats of the Bushman. I love running with the A52 and seeing the fiber optic part of the optic at the top for realism.
Originally Posted by clockner Go to original post
The Wiki for FC4 shows it having no such option. Can anyone verify this with the in-game info? I just started this play through and the A52 doesn't even show yet.Originally Posted by mynameaintyao Go to original post
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