M398 Designated Marksman Rifle

The newest rifle model based on the M392, the M398 DMR is the UNSC's premiere marksman rifle. The weapon features pinpoint accuracy and incredible stopping power at long ranges, making it perfect for infantry sharpshooters engaging enemies in the field or providing overwatch for squadmates. Unlike previous DMR models, the weapon is no longer bullpup, with the magazine well and receiver in front of the trigger group. Though this increases the length and weight of the rifle fractionally, reports have shown that this is inconsequential compared to its combat proficiency. In fact, the weight seems to even better counteract recoil from the full-power rifle round.