Best Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 loadout

Trying to work out what the best Holger 556 loadout is in Modern Warfare 3? We've tested tons of loadouts for this gun, and are ready to share our thoughts on how it fits into Modern Warfare 3's meta.

The Holger 556 is a reliable, high-ranged assault rifle that bears a striking resemblance to the G36-C that we saw in Call of Duty 4. The Holger 556 possesses high damage and a high rate of fire when compared to similar guns, making it a strong contender for being one of the best assault rifles in Modern Warfare 3.

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What is the best Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 loadout?

Holger 556

barrel

Chrios-6 Match

rear grip

Morn-20 Grip

ammunition

5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds

optic

Slate Reflector

underbarrel

XRK Edge BW-4 Handstop

• Perks: Gunner / Marksman / Lightweight / Hijacked IFF Strobe
• Equipment: Frag Grenade / Flash Grenade
• Field Upgrade: Dead Silence

This build enhances damage, range, accuracy, and recoil control making it one of the very best weapons to use in mid-range combat. The perk combination guarantees high levels of accuracy are maintained in addition to staying hidden from AI targeting systems and thermal optics.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 attachments

After some extensive testing, we have found the best Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 attachments to use in multiplayer:

• Barrel: Chrios-6 Match
• Optic: Slate Reflector
• Underbarrel: XRK Edge BW-4 Hand Stop
• Ammunition: 5.56 Nato High Grain
• Rear Grip: Morn-20 Grip

For a boost in bullet velocity and range, the Chiros-6 Match barrel is an excellent choice. For even more damage range and faster bullet velocity, the 5.56 NATO High Grain Rounds guarantee a fast time to kill.

To tame the recoil of the Holger 556, the Morn-20 Grip improves flinch resistance and any additional kick produced by the rifle.

Lastly is the Slate Reflector optic. This particular sight provides a crystal-clear view of anything that moves into your crosshair.

Best Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 perks and equipment

Based on what we know about the Holger 556, these are the best equipment and perks that synergise well with the assault rifle.

Perks

• Vest: Gunner
• Gloves: Marksman
• Gear: Hijacked IFF Strobe

For the perks, we've picked the Gunner vest as it provides more ammo, meaning you'll rarely run out. More importantly, this vest gives you a faster reload speed, which will make up for the Holger 556's expected slow reload speed.

Meanwhile, we've picked the Marksman gloves to reduce flinch while in ADS, as well as the Hijacked IFF Strobe that will protect you from AI targeting systems and thermal optics. Lastly, we've gone with the Lightweight boots to provide you with a mobility boost.

Equipment

Lethal: Frag Grenade

Tactical: Flash Grenade

For the equipment, we've gone with the frag grenade and the flash grenade to fill out your lethal and tactical spots. Both grenades offer you active utility options that can be used both offensively and defensively. The flash grenade in particular is incredibly useful for getting the upper hand in a tense gunfight.

Is the Modern Warfare 3 Holger 556 meta?

The Holger 556 isn't the king of the meta right now - the Longbow and MCW assault rifle have stolen most players' hearts - but its damage and recoil have still made it a respectable choice.

That’s all there is to know about the Holger 556 and its best loadouts. For more Modern Warfare 3 guides like this, why not check out our guides on all the characters in the game's single-player campaign? We’ve also got all the information on how to preload Modern Warfare 3 before release day, as well as the best graphics settings to improve your performance.