The Secret to Bolt-Action Sniping in Tarkov

[@ianmurdoch26]

As a woodsman, that has 4 man squads refusing to come to the usec camp and near the village, the stalk is by far the best, playing the cards right is key, no sudden movements, and listen. once you have 30-40 raids like that you start to figure how people react, and you can use that to your advantage. good video, hope we dont meet enemy at the gates style

[@RamenStyle]

love your first statement man, agree with everything. you nailed it too, it just takes multiple reps, and after a bit, you start to get the hang of how the average player behaves and start to anticipate moves. glad you enjoyed this dude!

[@telvinstein8354]

Vassili is that you?

[@ash1tten]

It honestly feels like you're taking sniping in tarkov not as other way to play the game but a literal job

[@RamenStyle]

Well, I take my jobs seriously 🤓

[@ash1tten]

@@RamenStyle fr tho finding people and just wait for that tiniest mistake does feel thrilling, i gotta try sniping at arena breakout

[@PREDGAMIN]

​@@RamenStyleI'm here for it.

[@JakeNinja10]

​@@ash1ttendo you play mobile or infinite

[@DogMakingSausage]

It's like fishing and hunting at the same time

[@meowxeno]

a good thing to mention is what happened at 23:00, that audio that YOU hear only plays for others for less than a second at absolutely zero leg and hand stamina, one second later when you gained some hand stamina that audio dissapears for other players immediately even though you're being ear blasted with panting, you also can't really hear the audio anyway, unless you have comtac 4s or you're wearing tacsports/excels/RACs in a dead silent raid the panting will be supressed by just about all ambient audio in the game, consider that you're indoors and have sealed audio as the window isn't smashed out 100% (sound won't propagate unless ALL glass is broken on that window in dorms, the bottom lip is still present) and the door to the room is closed and they're sprinting in 30kg's of gear they wouldn't have heard that audio ever, not a chance in the world, it's a good thing to remember when you have these moments.

[@charlesjohannessen9366]

Best tarkov creator

[@scizzyboss8701]

Your videos are for a specific type of viewer. We appreciate, don't ever change. Thanks for the tips!

[@austin7591]

Nothing like starting off the weekend with a classic Ramen vid - sniping perfection. Keep it up gangster.

[@RamenStyle]

Hey dude, means a lot man :) Always a pleasure seeing your name in the comments, thanks for always checkin out my stuff!

[@L4tinoR4g3]

Every sniper video upload feels like watching a movie. Simply epic.

[@vampirecount3880]

I've always been terrible at sniping in Tarkov. A few days ago I watched this video and decided to put these lessons into practice. It's incredible how much I've improved in just one week. The most important lesson for me was not to rush the shot. I always kind of understood this concept but I executed it incorrectly. I tried to choose the best possible shot assuming that if the target left my sights I would never have a chance again, so if he was going for cover or leaving my area I would try to take the best possible shot before he left. In this way I would probably miss the shot and give away my position for nothing. In the last few days I started not trying very difficult shots at all, and if I didn't have a good opportunity, I wouldn't even try, I would let the target go. I was impressed by how often a target that left your sights would come back, and how not taking the shot allows you to have a much better new chance. This simple concept revolutionized my ability to be a sniper in Tarkov.

[@rjtrageser9884]

I saw that thumbnail raid on stream! Beautifully played!

[@RamenStyle]

Ayo thanks man!!

[@AllHailMerp-DBMusician]

When I first realized the joy of sniping was a woods raid where I stalked a guy in scav town for like 20 mins. I predicted where he was going and repositioned so he walked right on top of me and I got him in the back. Nothing brings more joy than getting that kill you were watching for the whole raid

[@FutureLaugh]

my biggest challenge with sniping is standing too still looking for target to kill, because by standing still i get sniped in the face every single time. I feel like every single rock on lighthouse, i never get the chance to catch someone else slippin- they always get me laying there like a dumbass in between a bush and a tree and shoot my eyes.

[@Ironpine27]

I had this problem for a long time until I took a page from actual snipers' handbooks. If you see a good spot for a sniper, your enemy sees a good spot for a sniper, any elevated position with a wide overlook is always the first place to be checked. As such, a sniper should never be found in the best place to snipe from.

[@skrrrttt999]

look for a spot that isn't the greatest but has at least one solid angle while being very low key, I never snipe from the highest rock on lighthouse, I tuck myself in the bush on the rocks between mountain pass and usec camp and change spot a little If I hear action from for example usec camp while I was looking at the highest rock, also never lay with nothing behind you because sky will expose you, keep your silhouette hidden and in similiar colour as you have

[@FutureLaugh]

@@skrrrttt999 thats a nice spot for USEC, as long as you clear that snaggle tree mountain first, but im a bear this season and i cant even go as far as the highway crane without getting flat lined by the guards at the camp

[@skrrrttt999]

@@FutureLaugh I generally don't like to snipe on lighthouse as it is boring if you are in safe spot, I like to go to sawmill on woods and lay somewhere where Im hidden, I see some of sawmill and can move a bit unnoticed if I hear shots or see someone

[@Jacob-ABCXYZ]

Remember that being up at the highest possible spot will skyline you. Ie giving a black/green silhouette against a blue/white background. Instead, go a little down the hill so the backdrop behind you blends you in

[@itzpsych0513]

I wish tarkov wouldve added an option to place your gun on objects kinda like on warzone, it would make sniping even better considering its the most fun way to play this game

[@jesseskinner5776]

They did this wipe!

[@aleksdavoid1563]

I don't know if you will see this, but watching your video reminded me of when I got into sniping in video games way back when in Cod4 and when I took is seriously in MW2, nowadays, sniping is my main way of playing any shooter. To the point where in the game Polygon, I am actually the number 1 player with headshots because I mainly use the sniper in that game. Your tips are everything I had expected and all of these tips can be used in any game. Very entertaining and almost nostalgic in an odd way. Sniping feels like an art, when your rifle is the brush, your bullets are the paint, and the target is your canvas. Patience is a virtue everyone and it pays off. Learn it and you can become a force to be feared.

[@TopNuT]

Sniping is my Fav play stytle in Tarkov, love when these giga chads run about and end up getting a headshot lol :) Nice Video Bro

[@Szymon-q9m]

So im a real life soldier and sniping in this game is alot of fun, when you approach it the right way its so rewarding. I like watching how you do it as im doing it way more tactical what probably gets me in a a bit of less kills but still really fun. You honestly got it on lock in this game. Well done you. I just dont know why im having INSANE much connection issues and anti cheat issues. Getting kicked out of the game alot after the last patch what makes it almost impossible to have fun.

[@TristanDunn-cc2bo]

dude, knowing there’s dudes like you out there stalking me makes tarkov sm better for me for some reason. you’ve got me wanting to try it

[@philliprios8447]

Taking your time with target aquisition, stalking, and repositioning also increases your immersion in the game. That for me is a big factor of why I like tarkov more than any other shooter. It can have a very high level of immersion, and that draws me in so that I feel like I'm part of the action.

[@iamBirador]

Ramen's passion for sniping in Tarkov is unmatched. Another great content from the OG 🔥

[@Wielkimati]

When I was starting Tarkov around 2 years ago, I found your channel while trying to look up anything about sniping, and so over the time I think our play styles morphed into something quite similar, as I'm a gamer with subpar mechanical aim slowly approaching his 30 who also prefers to have the upper hand in tactics rather than raw skill. Anyway, now that you know where do I come from with this, have you also noticed how much wacky stuff you can actually get away with while stalking dudes like this? If you know someone didn't spot you, being at a distance crouched and standing still works 95% of the time. Of course if you don't do anything silly like standing in an open field or wear blue in a forest. This especially works well with people who just zoom around everywhere, looting and looking for fight. I can't be bothered to count how many times repositioning through the middle of the street on Streets Of Tarkov yielded me a better, wackier angle than slowly going through a building straight after my prey probably even could, while counting how many time that failed can be done on both my hands. And the chef's kiss of stupid tactics I've grown to love, exploiting the mindset of people who spot you doing recond from high up on maps like woods or shoreline, etc. Reconing from top of the hills is historically a very bad idea, since you'll be very easy to spot, and this is something we've both discovered along the way. And also, a lot of players. But, since hitting a moving target at that distance is actually a pretty hard thing to do, I noticed not many will actually try to shoot until you slow down (and if they do and manage to kill you in one shot, they either have really trained their skill or got very lucky, so they just deserved that kill tbh). Considering tops of the hills are still very juicy places to spot people from, I've found just popping out, and constantly moving for a while while reconing for a short while, and eventually moving back down. The risk is very low, and the reward can be potentially very high. You outcomes are good outcomes for you are basically: - Spot an enemy and can move to stalking from the ground. - Enemy shoots at you, possibly whiffs, you can get info around where any enemies might be, reposition towards that angle. - You spot and enemy that has spotted you, but since you're still moving, you can play dumb, not look at his direction (so he doesn't think you've noticed him, cause looking in your direction and then stopping is a dead giveaway), get quickly below and try to counter his repositioning trying to get a better angle on you, thinking you don't know he's coming towards you. I know this is a wall of text, and I'm truly sorry, but I'm just genuinely curious if you've also had experiences like these. Anyway, I think the next natural step of evolution of this play style is moving onto trying to intercept an enemy by moving towards the path you presume he'll take (like, ambush him at a later spot in a path where snipers simply have an advantage) while he's looting around or doing whatever. Anyway 2nd time, love your content, would be a blast to get your dogtag someday.

[@maxpayneone2]

man i've never felt like i can empathize with someone more than the guy 10:20 getting lit up from 30 feet away and completely confused where its coming from lmao

[@kikoku2597]

I was waiting for this! I love your contents and guides.

[@RamenStyle]

Thank you! This means a lot :)

[@kikoku2597]

@@RamenStyle I watched the streams and replays and I still learned a lot. Thank you so much! :>

[@MessedUpSystem]

I love sniping but honestly hate doing it on Tarkov. The map design plus lack of truly variable scopes makes it impossible for trully long range range shots, and having a timer to get out makes SO anxious. Like, I'm the type of sniper who literally sits in a bush for 5 hours waiting for an oportunity (not joking, did that all the time in DayZ, solo or in squads, waited 5 hours to eliminate one specific target until I had the absolute perfect shot)

[@RaeuberFotzenRotz]

Touch grass

[@papiwulfe8485]

tbh with the time just practice your timing, pay attention to how long it takes you to get there and you can even scout higher lvl or lower lvl when their exceeding or keeping up the pace.

[@TheKorbi]

Yeah DayZ is a different kind of breed in that regard. Cool game. I, too, dislike the timer in Tarkov

[@bantoniow]

@MessedUpSystem , try it out now, this wipe scopes are manually customizable!

[@MessedUpSystem]

@@bantoniow I saw, but honestly I don't care for live Tarkov anymore hahahah

[@westparkguy1104]

This video was just great! I found myself actually excaiming outloud when you would finally get the kill!

[@iamdodgepodge]

One of the best things you do is drawing on a map for angles and tactics. I hope you do more of that!

[@ZilfveR]

I recently found your channel and can't stop watching! Love the immersion with your commentary. Please more urban sniper videos Ramen! Becoming a member soon so keep it up

[@Kailalee]

What a great video once again! Very informative, visually pleasing. A lot of effort was put into making this one and it shows.

[@TurricanNP]

Nice video about sniper passion in Tarkov! I never played that way but now i am thinking about it. :)

[@RamenStyle]

It's always cool to hear when people wanna try it out, so I'm glad to hear this! Glad you enjoyed this :)

[@niksonrex88]

Ive spent so many hours just sitting with my friend on shoreline waiting for dudes to deliver us loot and their kits. Many nights spend just chatting about random stuff until we see a guy, we just lock in and pop him. The best analogy is fishing.

[@tzav]

10/10! I love your sniping vids

[@RamenStyle]

Thanks man! Happy to hear this :)

[@bipro4103]

Another amazing video, Keep it up brother.

[@RamenStyle]

thanks a lot bipro, always a pleasure seeing your name around :)

[@bipro4103]

@@RamenStyle Thanks man, that means a lot.

[@bipro4103]

@@RamenStyle Hey, there is a new game coming, Delta Force : Hawk Ops I hope you will try that game.

[@mcfatal8116]

Im new to Tarkov. And love watching your content to learn more about the game. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisseeeOMG]

This is exactly what I did and loved in PUBG. Now starting to get comfortable with Tarkov, I'm ready my next chapter of sniping.

[@danieliliev8561]

@RamenStyle LOL dude thank you SO000 much ! With your advise i just comlited shooterborn in haven ground zero at 2 raids with 1) pantience , 2 ) set up 3 )execute 4 )rotate you are the best !

[@N.i.l]

Thank you for a much needed video! Being a sniper in Tarkov requires a lot of dedication and deaths.

[@hyperkaioken4982]

Bro really said "what the fluff" 😂😂

[@NCVluminati]

WOOOOOO the bolty guide is out

[@RamenStyle]

This was highly requested by you guys and I was really excited to get this out, enjoy man!

[@SHINYREDBULLETS]

Really loved the way you presented this, the lessons you learned along the way stand out as seemingly so obvious in hindsight! :D

[@vybez3078]

Great vid man I haven't played tarkov in like 2 wipes but I still always watch your vids and I think im going to play next wipe, keep up the great work!

[@ilkerbalc3956]

I think your pistol skills shine more than BA skills :) Thanks for another nice content.

[@RamenStyle]

Lol, I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@Seventy_savage]

it would be so nice if you made longer videos because i cant join your live streams but i truly love the content you create and watch it in my free time, keep up the good work noodle

[@MarcoCecco]

Love your videos man keep it up

[@RamenStyle]

much love dude, thank you!

[@user-iu6fo7wd3r]

muchas gracias por tu video, no te conocía, esto te hace ser grande, estas enseñanzas pocos las dan.

[@taylorschubert9027]

Always love your videos my guy. Great narration, epic snipes, and a positive attitude even in death. Keep up the good work!

[@JamzTM]

Whenever I'm sniping, I just think WWRD - What would Ramen Do. Great video as always!

[@jamesklassen6420]

how is your audio on movement so clear?

[@WangYuhao-k1v]

Best guide I’ve ever watched!Keep up the work Ramen!

[@kieranmills5329]

Really well made video

[@jaymedina28]

Tthe shift from intro to chapter one was so cold I HAD to subscribe and I don't even play Tarkov anymore.

[@olliej914]

bro you slap with that FN geez, enjoyed the video! GJ

[@timmularkie3675]

Moving targets are a trick to figure out it comes down to knowing your distance and bullet velocity. Sucks to learn but good to know

[@system3378]

I had a super nice run just stalking a duo for so long but after killing them i had to hurry up and loot and extract, another team pushed me while looting and i died.

[@rivet]

Great video! The primary lesson for other players is: This guy or similar might be in your raid. Be careful and don't stand still :)

[@Lu_Kitsuray]

God damnit those transitions with the bolt are so damn smooth.

[@Punish.R]

Shooter born in heaven for ramen is like drinking water

[@lthammox]

19:57 I always rock a bunch of SJ-6s for arm stamina when sniping.

[@slyderace]

OMG, that last extraction was cutting it close! :P

[@moisesjetroy]

Bro i have to say your a great player, would be great to game with ya man!

[@ethanthomas1148]

Bro ngl the pistol kill was 💪🏽🙏🏽GOATED

[@MotivatedPony]

This is a very well-done, interesting, educational video 👍

[@EpicGamingGuruReal]

It's videos like this that make me want to play Tarkov Again

[@greoji]

This style of sniping is basically how you go with hunting a deer or just about any Game you wanna hunt, a well place shot to the heart then it's done.

[@oneosix106decena]

Perfect this enhances my Arena breakout matches Got 500k after watching this video after going true all the steps Alot of players in arena breakout have little to not patience making it perfect to use patience

[@AlirezaS0bhi]

It actually worked for me . Ty So much man❤

[@charleskummerer]

How on earth did no one see him in front of the rail cars around 11:00… not scavs will spot you from a mile away in that spot 😂

[@JimmyPadua-vx2ue]

Been playing Tarky since early this year and I love your vids! Great content and commentary, this video actually convinced me to hop into a raid to snipe. Filipino ?

[@odisii6685]

Another amazing gameplay, you are the best sniper!

[@HotQahwe]

great tip, but I've got some pretty good kills leading my shot, putting the scope in front of his head as he moves, assuming he's moving in a straight predictable line. I agree with you for the most part, though. Sniping is an act of patience. Without that you will take the worst shots and spoil the prize. Lighthouse is a great example of what Im saying - usually PMC man is running along the beach and I and predict easily not only where he will be but where he is going so i put one on him from 200m+ out and to my surprise its a kill.

[@panpajak3861]

Literally, every realistic shooter I play? I tend to look if snipers are in it, and then progressively become THAT.

[@braddj6279]

Bringing a little more fun back to tarkov.

[@WolfyHQ]

Brother, your content is always S tier. Love your work Ramen!

[@Mohamed-nn9md]

Such an inspirational documentary Time to learn how to snipe😤

[@Spinna1993]

What I honestly don't like about sniping in Tarkov is that very few maps are really really made for taking a bolt rifle with you, and still, you don't really need one. Like, you went to Dorms, and you totally had fun, but because of the distance any other gun would have done the same job if not better with a full auto or semi ar in case someone pushed you bad. Taking a bolt rifle in Tarkov seems just extra steps of challenge for no gains, except very few occasions

[@thegreenberretwearingbrony9678]

My best sniper achievements include head, eyes at around 549 meters (Deadmans place -> Sniper rock) And double kill with one bullet on Sawmill (.338 fmj, headshot from sniper mountain)

[@rantpa1337]

Love this. Good job. You should try playing another play style. too. I play with the Trihawk Swampfox scope and train quick scoping at the moment. So I aim towards the target, zoom and directly shoot and then get back out of the zoom immediately. Take at least 4-6 magazines.

[@gibb3080]

This was meticulous and fire!

[@halfferson]

and this what I love learning this vid as well the game same as arena breakout game

[@megaoptamas759]

okay the video is cool, but the opening is why i keep coming back to watch. Just so fucking cleeeean

[@kubek5332]

good thing i have about sniping that i can imagine where it goes

[@AZWildk4t]

Danny Rojas “Sniping is Life”

[@Funny_DOGGI]

Thank you for showing me your way master, i will try to cultivate it

[@silvertsar1477]

I love sniping. Literally only time I kinda feel like maybe not all hope is lost for me lol.

[@-grizzly-7862]

its my favourite playstyle ive only jus got 3k hours in tarkov so far but this wipe i manged to beat my sniper range kill from 780m to a staggering 1100m from top of lighthouse roof to building 2 water treatment its defo not the most pvp active play but its so good when you get that shot on a 3 man and 2 give up a fight cus there friend got demolished by a 338

[@Chevalier_knight]

Needed this im a smg main as i rat in cqc spots, and iv been struggling to snipe.

[@meridian6042]

taking "you stop you die" to another level 💀

[@averagerocenjoyer3152]

i think you should get a SJ6 for keeping you last time more to ADS.

[@thomaswillett4009]

good ass production value bro

[@SixTough]

Hey Ramen, what do you think about bolty balance in Tarkov? Would be interesting to hear your take

[@HueJanus69]

This is good advice I always die playing too fast

[@Maxtorym]

how can you fast zoom in with what hotkey? nice vid btw

[@FraNnSsz]

hey, really useful info. could u do sth simillar in regards on equipment? like using lightweight armor, go for some mid range/long range hybrid using an adar and tac30 ergo build, also using a secondary like an mp7 maybe? thx!

[@6stringbravo616]

Good looks, you forgot the last rule. Rule #5 - Stamina Management 😂 Lol ggs

[@Jordy-kk1kw]

Can you make a video with your settings?

[@snow3332]

it's kinda funny that you can use these in irl situations

[@nguoinaunuoc]

I did this as a low lv player, though, it seeems fun stalking and taking down a guy even though they have no gear

[@VinhNguyen-mn9oq]

23:00 noway they not hear your heavy breathing. That why i alway use pain killer

[@Kimeters]

You may need to apply the lesson of patience to recovering stamina.

[@jepijep]

being edged ❌ enjoying the stalk ✅

[@RamenStyle]

LOL

[@dieseljester]

My problem is just getting to a sniping spot alive. I guess I need to start taking a sidearm with me. :D

[@stkchi1028]

Which sniper rifle build do you recommend? Is that really matter if I only add suppressor and scope on stock rifle?

[@EndbossProductions]

wheres the point in sniping when you can do the same with an AR and a big scope - except when you miss you can land follow up shots? Its just the extra challenge?