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What is an Extreme Magnification Scope in MW3?

Push your scope to its limits.

Modern Warfare 3 challenges typically include a specific material to use, like the Akimbo-based weapon kills. And, if you are here, you’ve likely encountered the task with an Extreme Magnification Scope in MW3. We’re here to set things straight by explaining what this material is.

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How to get Extreme Magnification Scope kills in Modern Warfare 3

To get a kill with an Extreme Magnification Scope in MW3, use an Optic with an 8.0x magnification or more. With a wide range of Optics available, we’ll guide you through the ones that are compatible with these eliminations:

  • Sightmax Clear Shot
  • HMX-20 Optic
  • DS Farsight 11
  • Lachmann Impact 9
  • MCPR-300 9.5X
  • Victus 13X
  • Imperium 12X
  • Carrack .300 11X
  • Signal 50 8x
  • Luca Bandera Scope
  • 3X RFL-Optic
  • DXC Coriolis V4
  • FTAC Locus SP
  • Luca Field-6
  • SZ Heatscource 600
  • Hurricane 9 Variable Optic
  • SZ Ultra 11.5x
  • Akilina LR-Stalk Optic
  • KR Katt-50 8x Scope
  • 6x Short-Zoom Optic
  • Journeyman-32 Scope
  • Corio 13x VRS
  • 6.3x – 14x Carrack
  • Corio SZ-HS 800
  • Raptor-FVM40
  • XTEN Intlas AS-7

The modifications presented above include 8.0x magnification or higher. However, you may need to toggle some to reach a higher zoom, such as the DS Farsight 11 and Luca Bandera Scope. Make sure to set these items to the highest zoom, as they will be set to a lower magnification by default. It would also be best to avoid any early Optic materials in Gunsmith since they can only go up to short distances.

HMW-20 Optic in MW3
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Due to the increased zoom, I recommend refraining from Quick Scope kills. Performing these techniques with the Extreme Magnification Scope can be challenging, so take your time with these eliminations.

Almost any map can work with these Optics, but to make it easier, go for the layouts with longer distances. Choose areas like Afghan, Estate, and Highrise to get these kills more efficiently. Sometimes, you only need to perform a few eliminations for the challenge. For example, the Vortex: Death Lair’s event only requires five kills with this scope.


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