# Guns to start out with?

**URL:** <https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [September 12, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809 "2015-09-12T00:15:35Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Ipad207](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/edb3f5/32.png) [@Ipad207](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Ipad207)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809/1 "2015-09-12T00:15:35Z")

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I just got battlefield 4 on pc and I really suck. I bought a battle pack but I have no idea what it was or did. Any good guns to start with I had the best luck with the sniper but that gun only has one bullet then I have to reload losing my target

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**Author:** ![SilenceOfThePotatoes](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@SilenceOfThePotatoes](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SilenceOfThePotatoes)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809/2 "2015-09-12T03:11:21Z")

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Hey there!

What you’re describing with your current sniper rifle is bolt action, which requires you to unscope after each shot. Once you’ve leveled up enough, you’ll unlock the straight pull which allows you to reload without unscoping.

For other classes, the AN-94 in the assault class is pretty easy to use. There are some guns like the carbines and DMRs which are shared between classes. You can also customize each gun’s scope, accessories, paint job, etc. Honestly, just mess around with the different classes and different guns to get a feel for it. Most of us start out in the same boat as you are right now, so don’t be too discouraged by your low scores as you get started.

Battlepacks are a mechanism in BF4 which account for accessory (scopes, paints, dog tags, knives, etc.) unlocks for your weapons or your player. You’ll usually unlock these as you level up or fulfill other unlock requirements for guns. Arbitrary example: getting 25 kills on a certain gun can unlock a battlepack specific for that gun and might include scopes, paints, or other attachments.

Good luck and have fun! Hope this was helpful to you!

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**Author:** ![Ipad207](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/edb3f5/32.png) [@Ipad207](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Ipad207)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 3:26am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809/3 "2015-09-12T03:26:38Z")

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Thanks this does help!

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**Author:** ![thrshmmr](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@thrshmmr](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/thrshmmr)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/guns-to-start-out-with/112809/4 "2015-09-12T21:34:48Z")

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Start with something automatic and don’t be afraid to use the pistol. The pistols are pretty straightforward, and if you are coming from another shooter like call of duty they are a food way to get a feel for Battlefield’s gun mechanics.