Best MW3 Assault Rifle loadouts in Season 5 Reloaded

Assault rifles are always a strong option in Modern Warfare 3, as they provide the perfect balance of damage, ease of use, and effective range.

This is a big reason why assault rifles have always been the most used gun class in Call of Duty. These versatile weapons are competitive on every map in the franchise in a way that no other class can match.

This year’s game is no exception to this rule, with ARs making up a large bulk of the most used guns in MW3. Regardless of whether you’re playing casual or Ranked Play, an assault rifle is never a bad option.

That is if you stick to using top-tier assault rifles that dictate the meta. After all, they aren’t all built equally, and some aren’t even viable. Keeping on top of this can be tricky, especially with the constant buffs and nerfs that see the meta change every season.

Best Assault Rifle loadouts in Modern Warfare 3

These are the five best assault rifle loadouts to use in Season 5 Reloaded to make sure your classes are as competitive as possible:

1. SVA 545

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Best SVA 545 MW3 Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: STV Precision Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: Mane V6 Stock
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop

The SVA 545 is simply the most complete primary weapon in MW3 It has a fast TTK, low recoil, and incredible range, while also offering solid enough mobility and handling to do the job. This meta AR is the only weapon in its class with no real cons, making it comfortably the best assault rifle in the game, a title it has retained for several seasons.

2. Holger 556 (JAK Backsaw Kit)

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Best Holger 556 MW3 Loadout

• Conversion Kit: JAK Backsaw Kit
• Laser: DXS Flash 90
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: RB Addle Assault Stock
• Rear Grip: Morn-20 Grip

The JAK Backsaw Kit turns the Holger 556 into a truly meta-defining gun. With this conversion kit equipped, it has an unbelievable TTK of 255 ms, which is by far the fastest of any gun on this list. It also comes with a 100 Round Drum, yet also surprisingly fast handling and mobility. You’ll have to get used to its bizarre double-barreled configuration, but otherwise, this is an incredible weapon.

3. BP50

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Best BP50 MW3 Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Lore-9 Heavy Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: MOAT-40 Stock
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop

While the JAK Revenger Kit deals more damage, the Aftermarket Part’s hefty nerf back in Season 4 means you are better off running the base gun these days. Thankfully, the regular BP50 is excellent, offering superior mobility and handling to every other assault rifle. Additionally, it has a TTK of just 280 ms, making the BP50 one of the best options to use in Season 5 Reloaded.

4. STG44

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Best STG44 MW3 Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: Factory Short Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Stock: DR79 Combo Stock
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop

The STG44 was added in Season 5, and it immediately proved itself to be a top-tier gun. It effectively serves as a superior version of the MCW, offering comparable accuracy and range but a faster TTK. For those who like to hang back, control lanes, and play slow, this is now the best gun for the job. It won’t be for everyone, but certain types of players will love using this powerful assault rifle.

5. MTZ-556

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Best MTZ-556 MW3 Loadout

• Muzzle: Quartermaster Suppressor
• Barrel: MTZ VLDL-3568 Barrel
• Optic: JAK Glassless Optic
• Underbarrel: DR-6 Handstop
• Rear Grip: Bruen TR-24 Assault Grip

The MTZ-556 is perhaps the most underrated assault rifle in Modern Warfare 3. It lacks the long-range capabilities of the other entries on this list, but that isn’t as much of a concern for multiplayer, where most maps are on the smaller side. The MTZ-556 has excellent damage and manageable recoil control, yet also offers mobility comparable to an SMG. It’s the perfect choice for those who love to run and gun.

All MW3 Assault Rifles ranked

There are currently 10 assault rifles in Modern Warfare 3, with the STG44 being the latest addition. This modernized rendition of the iconic World War II weapon quickly established itself as one of the best weapons, largely thanks to its incredible accuracy.

Here’s every assault rifle ranked from best to worst, assuming you are using the strongest loadout possible for each weapon:

1. SVA 545
2. Holger 556
3. STG44
4. BP50
5. MTZ-556
6. MCW
7. BAL-27
8. RAM-7
9. DG-56
10. FR 5.56

Be sure to watch this space, as MW3’s meta will shift again. In the meantime, check out MW3’s full map pool, complete weapons list, as well as the best PC settings and controller settings to make your gameplay as smooth as possible.