Explore how to set up the best M8A1 loadout for Black Ops 7. Discover all the essential attachments and their impact on the gun.

The M8A1 is a marksman rifle, and it was very popular in earlier Call of Duty games. With Black Ops 7, it has made a comeback. Likewise, the weapon is incredibly powerful in mid-to-long-range combat, particularly with its burst-fire capabilities. It offers a DPS capability and can easily help you eliminate enemies with just one properly placed burst. However, to maximize its true potential, you will need the right attachments. This guide details the optimal loadout for the M8A1, enabling you to decimate enemies.
Note: Before setting up this build, you must have Custom loadouts unlocked. It is available at level 4, and the M8A1 itself is unlocked when you reach Corporal I (Level 7).
Guide To Set Up the Best M8A1 Loadout for Black Ops 7 Beta

To set up the M8A1 Loadout, you must equip the following attachments:
- Optic: Lethal Tools ELO
- Muzzle: VAS 5.56 Suppressor
- Barrel: 21″ Frontline Barrel
- Underbarrel: Envoy Foregrip
- Fire Mods: Buffer Spring
Why M8A1 Build Works
The Lethal Tools ELO is a clean zoom lens that provides the necessary magnification needed for the M8A1’s firing range. It allows precise aiming and ensures that all four shots of the burst land on target, ultimately giving you the ability to finish an enemy with one properly placed burst.
The VAS 5.56 Suppressor is a stealth attachment that helps you mask your position on the enemy’s minimap while taking fire in combat. This attachment enables you to explore a stealthy play style with the M8A1, allowing you to pick them off guard from various angles and positions.
The 21″ Frontline Barrel boosts the weapon’s damage and increases the firing range. This attachment enhances the M8A1’s lethality at longer distances. You can even challenge snipers with this and the ELO Zoom coupled together.
The Envoy Foregrip compensates for the heavy recoil from the Frontline Barrel and helps stabilize the M8A1, thus increasing the efficiency and combat impact of the weapon.
Finally, the Buffer Spring Fire mod helps tame the recoil from burst fire. It does so by neutralizing the recoil between bursts, allowing for more frequent follow-up shots on your target.
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