PUBG Mobile has introduced a new sniper rifle called Mosin Nagant. It gives PUBG Mobile players more interesting weapon experiences but it also confuses some players in selecting a better SR between Mosin Nagant vs Kar98k. Let's compare them and pick up the better one with Gurugamer.com.

Mosin Nagant Vs Kar98k PUBG Mobile

Mosin Nagant is a new bolt-action sniper rifle in PUBG Mobile. Like M24 and Kar98k, this SR also uses 7.62mm ammo. It's as powerful as the iconic sniper rifle Kar98k to some extent. However, these two weapons still have some differences that make them unique. It's spawned on two maps: Erangel and Vikendi but Mosin Nagant does not replace Kar98k totally.

Mosin Nagant Damage
Mosin Nagant and Kar98k have the same damage.

For example, the bullet-drop is lower and the bullet speed is higher than those of Kar98k. Let's compare these two bolt-action sniper rifles to find out more differences and similarities between these two guns.

Mosin Nagant Vs Kar98k PUBG Damage

Mosin Nagant and Kar98k have the same damage. Basically, the damage point of these two SR is 197 to a bare head and 102 to a bare chest. The damage point to arms and legs is 37. Besides, the hit point to hands and feet is 22. Moreover, these damage points of Mosin Nagant and Kar98k to different body parts are also equal when the enemies wear helmets and vests.

Kar98k Power
Kar98k is more familiar with PUBG Mobile players.

When Mosin Nagant came to the PC version of this game, it's recognized as a copy of Kar98k because almost all of its features are similar to those of Kar98k. According to an introduction of PUBG, this new gun has the same damage, attachments, status, ammo, etc. The most significant of PUBG Mosin Nagant vs Kar98k can be the sound and look.

Mosin Nagant Is Newer
Mosin Nagant is newer but it's still said to be a copy of Kar98k because of many similar features.

In the mobile version of PUBG, these two sniper rifles are not the same weapon although Mosin Nagant PUBG Mobile damage is equal to that of Kar98k. They still have some outstanding differences. It can be pointed out if you carefully test these two weapons and compare them in detail. These differences can also affect the gameplay and performance in a ranked match.

PUBG Mosin Nagant Vs Kar98k Bullet Velocity

The first difference between Mosin Nagant and Kar98k is the initial bullet speed. The game developers introduced that the bullets of Mosin Nagant will fly faster than Kar98k's ammo. Therefore, its bullet velocity can be a little bit higher than that of Kar98k. Then, your bullets will travel faster and hit the enemy faster by 2 - 3%.

Mosin Nagant Bullet Speed
Mosin Nagant Has A Higher Bullet Speed

It means that the player using Mosin Nagant can knock down the target before the one with Kar98k when they fire simultaneously. Besides, the higher initial bullet speed also makes the bullet drop lower though the gap is not very large. It's because when the bullet flies faster, it bears lower gravity and flies more straightly.

Mosin Nagant Bullet Line
The bullet line of Kar98k is not as straightforward as that of Mosin Nagant.

Therefore, you don't need to adjust the crosshair of the scope too much when dealing with enemies with far distances. The bullets will travel more straightly and hit the target fairly accurately in comparison with Kar98k. It can be as high as the bullet velocity of M24, a more modern bolt-action sniper rifle.

Rate Of Fire Of Mosin Nagant Vs Kar98k

The next difference between these two sniper rifles is the rate of fire. Basically, Mosin Nagant has a lower rate of fire than Kar98k. It means that the gap between two bullets is also longer than that of that iconic bolt-action sniper rifle. You can test it by using two mobile phones to check out the gap. Or else, you can use a watch to count the time.

Kar98k Has A Higher Rate Of Fire
Kar98k Has A Higher Rate Of Fire

The gap between the first bullet and the second bullet in Mosin Nagant is a bit longer than that of Kar98k (0.1 seconds). This gap increases in later shots. For example, the difference is 0.4 seconds at the fourth shot. A higher rate of fire is also a great advantage in PUBG Mobile. It lets you engage more rapidly and fire the later bullets faster.

For instance, if you shoot the second bullets faster after the first accurate bullets, you can cause more damage to knock or kill the target before he finds a cover to heal or revive. The rate of fire is more important for snipers in duo and squad modes. because they need to finish the enemy before he finds a cover or gets supports from his teammates.

Mosin Nagant Vs Kar98k Length

The length is another important factor of a weapon in PUBG Mobile. If you think it's not vital, you can be wrong. If the weapon is longer, it may reveal your position when you are hiding behind a tree or a wall corner. It's more important in TPP mode in which players often stand near the wall corner to spot enemies.

Mosin Nagant Is Longer Than Kar98k
Mosin Nagant Is Longer Than Kar98k

Comparing these two bolt-action sniper rifles, Mosin Nagant is pretty longer than Kar98k. Therefore, Kar98k is better to hide your body. Especially, we all know that PUBG Mobile has a bug. In specific, enemies can see your weapon if you stand too close to the wall. Imagine that you hold a Mosin Nagant close to a house wall, other players can easily spot you from behind that wall.

Those are the most significant similarities and differences we can point out when comparing Mosin Nagant vs Kar98k. To update the latest PUBG Mobile game news as well as more tips, tricks, and guides for gamers, let's visit our website.