9 Best LMGs In Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Ranked

After years in development, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is finally out, back with its fair share of heavy artillery, known for its ability to unleash mayhem on the battlefield. In the heat of such a chaotic battlefield, your choice of weapon can be the defining factor between a big kill streak and a relentless onslaught of deaths.

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In a game like Modern Warfare 3 that requires you to be on your toes at all times and be precise with your gunplay, LMGs stand out for their ability to enable you to do that with their tremendous raw power and easy-to-control recoil. Let's explore the best options among the current selection of LMGs available in Modern Warfare 3.

9 Rapp H

Rapp H stands out due to its incredibly high fire rate, even against guns like the 556 Icarus and Bruen MK9. While the gun definitely has a recoil pattern that you’ll have to dedicate some time to get used to, Rapp H feels incredibly strong once you get used to it and enable it with the right set of attachments.

However, one of the most significant downsides of Rapp H is its low damage and short range, making it an unpopular pick in large maps.

8 556 Icarus

While the 556 Icarus and Rapp H share a similar profile when it comes to fire rate and range, the 556 Icarus is a much easier gun to play because of its impressive mobility and handling speeds, even among LMGs.

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With the right set of attachments, the 556 Icarus can even function as a budget Assault Rifle, but it still lacks when it comes to dealing pure damage.

7 Bruen MK9

If you are looking for a gun with an incredibly high fire rate and a large magazine to cover for your allies, you should try out Bruen MK9. This bulky weapon is designed to suppress your enemies by showering them with a constant stream of bullets.

While the gun is incredibly strong, it’s heavy to lug around, making it difficult to perform quick maneuvers and keep up with the pace of a game like Modern Warfare 3.

6 RPK

RPK excels among other LMGs with its incredibly high damage per shot and large magazine, making it a formidable gun for holding down angles. With the gun’s decent range, it is a great choice for picking off enemies from a distance.

That said, as compared to the other entries, RPK struggles to compete with the top-rated LMGs because of its slow mobility and ADS time. On top of that, the slow fire rate severely hinders RPK’s effectiveness in confined maps that are suited for close-range encounters.

5 Sakin MG38

With its impressively low recoil and time to kill, the Sakin MG38 is a formidable gun among LMGs. The gun makes its dominance known in medium-range engagements, making it a force to be reckoned with.

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While the Sakin MG38 excels in terms of firepower, the gun severely lacks in the accuracy and recoil department. If you really enjoy playing with the Sakin MG38, you’ll need to center your loadout around recoil control to stand a chance in a high-intensity lobby.

4 RAAL MG

Call of Duty players who are coming over to Modern Warfare 3 from the previous installment will be well aware of RAAL MG’s capabilities.

While the gun is on the heavier side, it is capable of being devastating at all ranges if in the right hands. While Raal MG may not be as potent as some of the top entries in this list, you definitely can’t write this gun off in any meta in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.

3 DG-58 LSW

If you are looking for an LMG that will enable you to be agile and rack up frags in quick successions, DG-58 LSW should be your go-to choice.

Don’t let this lightweight gun fool you; it can pack a powerful punch and has enough firepower to take out multiple targets. The DG-58 LSW remains a force to be reckoned with, especially in mid to long-range engagements, where it shines the most.

2 Holger 26

Even in a meta dominated by Assault Rifles and SMGs, the Holger 26 is an LMG that is more than capable of going toe-to-toe with any weapon in Modern Warfare 3.

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With its high mobility and easier-to-control recoil, the gun makes it look easy to rack up long streaks. On top of that, the gun also boasts impressive damage output, making it perfect for mowing down enemies in quick succession.

1 Pulemyot 762

Pulemyot 762 is probably the best LMG in Modern Warfare 3 when it comes to picking off enemies over long distances. This gun is a premier choice among LMGs due to its low recoil, accuracy, and sheer damage.

While its time-to-kill may not be very high, the weapon more than makes up for its high per-shot damage and impressive magazine size. Once you tune up the gun’s mobility and handling stats with Aftermarket Parts like the 762B Bullpup Conversion Kit, you can even use the Pulemyot 762 as an Assault Rifle.

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