In Modern Warfare 3, players encounter challenges that require the use of a magnification scope attachment on a specific weapon.

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In this article, we explain what counts as a magnification scope, along with the two types of challenges that currently involve them.

Magnification scope in Modern Warfare 3 explained

While the term “magnification scope” may cause some confusion to both new and veteran players, it simply means any optic attachments, including Red Dot sights.

Magnification scope kills

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One of the challenges that tasks players to get several kills with a magnification scope is acquiring the BAS-B “Orange Sands” camo.

This kind of challenges requires players to simply attach an optic to their weapon, and start eliminating players with that weapon.

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Considering that any optic counts as a magnification scope, we recommend using the Corio Eagleseye 2.5X scope to quickly get through these challenges.

Extreme magnification scope kills

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Some challenges take things further by stating that players have to get several extreme magnification kills before the challenge is complete.

These involve using optic attachments that have a magnification of no less than 8x.

Take the KVD Enforcer “Gilded” camo challenge for example. This requires 25 kills with extreme magnification in order to complete.

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We suggest trying the Hardcore Team Deathmatch playlist and opting for large maps like Wasteland, where the greater distances allow you to effectively eliminate enemies one at a time, often with just a single shot.

A high magnification thermal scope like the SZ Heatsource 800 comes in handy especially when identifying opponents from long range.

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