HK SL8

HK SL8 (Heckler & Koch SL8) is an automatic sniper rifle in Counter-Strike Online.

Overview
The SL8 is a sniper rifle that chambered with 20 rounds of 5.56 NATO ammunition. It has high rate of fire and its suppression is lethal at middle range.

Advantages

 * Accurate for long range
 * High rate of fire
 * Low recoil for sniper rifle
 * Personalize scope
 * Available for both teams
 * As light as melee

Disadvantages

 * Low magazine capacity
 * Low damage for an automatic sniper rifle
 * Expensive ($4600)

Variants
SL8 Gold=

The SL8 Gold holds 5 extra rounds in a clip and have 2% higher damage and accuracy. This weapon only obtainable via Code Box. SL8 Custom=

The SL8 Custom is a highly-modified version of the SL8. This weapon installs a suppressor on its muzzle and is fed with 25 rounds per magazine, 5 more than the original weapon. Its scope crosshair is modified and does higher damage than the original weapon.

Tips
Normal matches= Zombie Mods= Zombie Scenario=
 * Camp a spot to get maximum performance.
 * Always reload when you have time because it has low clip size.
 * A 20 rounds SL8 can deal 820 ~ 3280 damage to zombies.
 * A 25 rounds SL8 Custom can deal 1050 ~ 4250 damage to zombies.
 * Camp in closed areas such as in vents/ducts.
 * Combine with Deadly Shot ability for maximum perfomance.
 * Not recommended due its low clip size and damage.
 * After purchasing the SL8 and its ammunition, the player will have $1700 as balance.

South Korea

 * 15 May 2014 There was a resale for Upgrade Event.

Taiwan/Hong Kong

 * 4 January 2012 SL8 and SL8 Custom was resale as New Year Sale.
 * 26 November 2013 SL8 on was resale alongside SL8 Custom Upgrade Event.
 * 11 March 2014 There was a resale for Upgrade Event.

Japan

 * 22 October 2009 HK SL8 was released.
 * 29 June 2011 SL8 was resale alongside SL8 Custom Upgrade Event..

Singapore/Malaysia

 * 4 January 2012 SL8 was resale as New Year Sale.
 * 19 January 2012 SL8 Gold Edition was added into Code Box.

Indonesia

 * 29 February 2012 HK SL8 was released alongside Rats and SL8 Custom Uprgade Event.
 * 15 August 2012 SL8 Gold Editon was added into Code Box.

Turkey

 * 10 October 2013 HK SL8 was released alongside Sienna and Hong Kong.
 * 19 February 2014 SL8 Gold Edition was added into Code Box alongside Blaster.

Comparison to Krieg 550 Commando

 * Lower recoil (-4%)
 * Higher fire rate (+2%)
 * Faster reload time (-0.4 seconds)
 * More accurate (+1%)
 * Available for both teams
 * Enhanced scope
 * Accurate in first shot

Neutral

 * Same speed reduction (18%)
 * Shares the same caliber (5.56 NATO)

Negative

 * More expensive (+$400)
 * Lower damage (-7)
 * Lower clip size (-10)

Positive

 * Cheaper (-$400)
 * Lower recoil (-8%)
 * Higher fire rate (+2%)
 * Available for both teams
 * Faster reload time (-0.1 seconds)
 * Enhanced scope

Neutral

 * Same speed reduction (18%)
 * Does not share the same caliber but costs the same ($60 for 30 bullets)
 * Same clip size

Negative

 * Lower damage (-16)
 * Less accurate (-6%)

Gallery
HK SL8=

Firing sound

Reload sound

Draw sound





Trivia

 * The SL8 is modeled after its 10-rounds variant, but depicted of having 20/25-rounds magazine in-game.
 * On its buttstock there is a embossed sticker with the words "CSO".
 * The words written on the side SL8 Custom's scope are "US. GOVT" and "KNIGHTS ARMAMENT CO".