Tips for controlling AK47?

[AllergeN]

Hi guys, I am currently a DMG in solo queue but what I believe is letting me down most is my ability with an AK47.

CSGO is currently my 'alternative game'; I am committed to a different FPS game. The difference between the two games is quite significant in terms of shooting mechanics. The game that I usually play only has a small penalty for move-shooting and all of the bullet spread is contained within the gap of the crosshair, so I have a good idea of where my shots will land. Most guns in the game have relatively small crosshairs (accuracy comparable to an M4A1-S), whereas the high recoil guns require bursting to maintain a tight crosshair.

However, as most of you know, CSGO has a totally different and significant penalty when it comes to move-shooting, as well as the recoil requiring me to pull my gun down with no good indication of where the shots land (I have learnt the basic pattern).

The problem is, I've been playing the other game for over 3 years so I have it built into my mind that I am able to move-shot etc. My actual aim is not so much of a problem, I am pretty much fine with an M4A1-S since it is really accurate.


tl;dr version

I have bad habits and I need tips to get rid of them:
- Moving while shooting
- Keeping my crosshair aimed over where I want the bullets to land instead of pulling it down correctly while shooting multiple shots
- Holding down the shoot button while at medium range causing me to spray

Any tips would be appreciated; I made a forum post so I can communicate with the people who are giving me tips (if anyone replies that is).

[AllergeN]

Powerz původně napsal:

Start playing Community DM servers (Deathmatch). This will let you try out the AK without wasting time in Comp. Plus its fun cause you can respawn straight away. And engages you with higher ranks aswell.

Yes, I hear a lot of people saying it's best to train in deathmatch. I personally find this game mode really boring since I enjoy more than just shooting, I enjoy tactics and the need for game sense. However, I should probably start trying it out, thanks for the tip.

[iza]

Azura původně napsal:

@ iza

I've posted on websites looking for a MM team, I have added some people so hopefully I will have a solid 5 soon. I don't expect Global Elite any time soon, but I expect to be at least an Eagle Master.

Well, GE is pretty luck tbh., depends how many cheaters you face. ;]

[Noah]

I don't know if you are into YouTube at all, or have searched any video but AdreN does a good intro on the AK-47. Also, you mention your habit of not slowing down to shoot. Unfortunately, there is no "pro strat", so to speak, for training this. As somebody has said, play DM a lot, the faster pace and access to all weaponry makes mastering a weapon far easier, and you don't have to deal with trying to carry a Comp team while trying to learn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWszuhOmPE4

[Bread]

key would be to play cs go exclusively. Having to switch between two playing habits will hurt one game or the other or both. Developing (or removing) habits is a hard thing to do without consistent repetitive action.

I was in your position when I started CS:GO. My aim was good, but if you can't control spread and recoil, it was pointless. Controlling movement and cover is more important than aim in CS GO (although still important, but the former breaks you). Next would be to master recoil patterns when standing still. I'm still trying to get a hang of that in combat situations (I can control it decently spraying a wall).

I also only use two guns exclusively when learning spray patterns (m4a4 and ak), as I find it to be taking a long time to master. I'm still pretty average at this game, but tons better than when I started couple months ago.

I now cringe when I see someone moving and shooting with the AK and wondered why they die. But I was in that position not too long ago. It also help to go up from a 24 to 27 inch 1080p monitor :) only problem I have is if i don't get headshots, i usually die 50% of the time. I'm still very bad at compensating for recoil as a habit as I've never had to do that in other games. Least for most guns, the first 10 bullets are mostly vertical recoil. Rarely would you spray beyond that unless dealing with multiple targets close range.

Another big thing is creating opportunity with grenades, but I haven't gotten that far in my personal training yet :p Stuff like nades, movement and cover is worth a lot more in CS GO than straight aiming.

Just keep practicing, 2 months ago I couldn't kill anything with AK. Now, that is my weapon of choice.

[Dread]

Hello So your good with an ak-47 cool I am way better at being an m4a1-s Less recoil and very easy to use

Bread původně napsal:

key would be to play cs go exclusively. Having to switch between two playing habits will hurt one game or the other or both. Developing (or removing) habits is a hard thing to do without consistent repetitive action.

I was in your position when I started CS:GO. My aim was good, but if you can't control spread and recoil, it was pointless. Controlling movement and cover is more important than aim in CS GO (although still important, but the former breaks you). Next would be to master recoil patterns when standing still. I'm still trying to get a hang of that in combat situations (I can control it decently spraying a wall).

I also only use two guns exclusively when learning spray patterns (m4a4 and ak), as I find it to be taking a long time to master. I'm still pretty average at this game, but tons better than when I started couple months ago.

I now cringe when I see someone moving and shooting with the AK and wondered why they die. But I was in that position not too long ago. It also help to go up from a 24 to 27 inch 1080p monitor :) only problem I have is if i don't get headshots, i usually die 50% of the time. I'm still very bad at compensating for recoil as a habit as I've never had to do that in other games. Least for most guns, the first 10 bullets are mostly vertical recoil. Rarely would you spray beyond that unless dealing with multiple targets close range.

Another big thing is creating opportunity with grenades, but I haven't gotten that far in my personal training yet :p Stuff like nades, movement and cover is worth a lot more in CS GO than straight aiming.

Just keep practicing, 2 months ago I couldn't kill anything with AK. Now, that is my weapon of choice.

[Super_Slav]

AK is comepletly useless since they updated it, it's spray is no longer controllable. Same with all terrorist weapons.

[iza]

This thread is 11 months old man...

[Booker]

AllergeN původně napsal:

@GIIBBSEY

I sense sarcasm, well to be honest, it's pretty clear. If I crouch, people who would have hit my body could hit my head instead; also I am less able to dodge bullets while crouched since movement is alot slower.

I don't appreciate uncalled for sarcasm, I am asking for tips because I am hoping to become Global Elite one day (it's not just a dream, if I put as much time into this game as I have in AVA then it's definately possible for me). I have bad habits and I'm hoping experienced players have useful tips.

:)

Edit: Do not crouch when you are not needed to. Example if you are pushing a sight crouching will make you a turtle if there are 2 people there. Just stand still for 1 or half a second take a 3 shot burst then move to cover. IF there is a 1v1 and you shot about 8 of your rounds and you are still in the gunfight go crouch as for their recoil by that time will get ♥♥♥♥♥♥. Also because when you go crouch you might just get a instant headshot becuase you just lowered the pattern of recoil by little and it may very well get a headshot.

[Constcat]

shoot 1 bullet at a time like pow pow pow but not spraying

[Hustler]

M4A4 and a dot crosshair and your golden with short 1-2 bursts at even long range. Close range figure out how close they are usually 3-4 round bursts still.

Reloading will get you killed more than anything.

The AK. Well its great for random headshots. I typically aim more at the balls cause the shos tend to go upward and you may get a headshot. But i believe theres a pattern, feet to head and back to feet and shots will land on them in controlled burst.

I'm telling you the dot crosshair makes a world difference.

[Yui]

Brust fire or tap at mid and long ranges, Spray at close range :)

[GaZza]

AllergeN původně napsal:

SilkyNoah původně napsal:

I don't even have 100 hours in on this account but I can say without a doubt that headshots are KEY to using the AK-47. If you can control the recoil and nail headshots, or at least upper body shots in every engagement you will have lots of fun using this weapon. You probably know this but the AK has a "T" shaped recoil pattern. If you can train yourself to "aim" the recoil and not the crosshair you will master the weapon quickly. My strategy, which is most likely nowhere near ideal, is to aim for the head, pull the trigger and hold, if the first shot isn't immediately a headshot then I sharply pull down down on the weapon- this way the recoil drifts quickly up to the chest/head boxes, which usually lands me a headshot and if not a quick few shots into the chest for a kill.

Also, burst firing in 2-3 shot pulls is a great strategy for med/long range. You NEED to keep in mind that tap firing any weapon too quickly will result in the weapon recoiling as if it were being fired in a long burst-- at med/long range this spells instant death.

Like I said, I'm relatively inexperienced but there are many great YouTube videos out there on mastering the AK-47 :)

Thanks for the response. Even if I aim my crosshair over their head before I shoot my first shot, I tend to miss because of moving :\ My ability to kill drops pretty rapidly in range since I am better at flick shots, fast reactions etc. over precise aim, I guess this is also a weakness of mine since CSGO is a pretty long range shooting game (in contrast to my usual game).

I always dread the Terrorist side, I'll pick up an M4A1-S when possible :\ At my rank, I can't really afford to rely on spraying my AK to get kills, I would be dead because of the amount of good players at DMG and above.

So yeah mate if ur doing good with flick shots i highly recommend you to practice the awp and i feel it will suit u the best....also u can use tech9 / five seven with the awp and in these pistols even if u mave and schoot it doesnt make much difference.....so yeah try awping and perhaps it will suit you (':

[AllergeN]

Surprised this thread is still going ^^ I'm more than capable now, but I guess it will help others :)

[GaZza]

alright mate....

AllergeN původně napsal:

Surprised this thread is still going ^^ I'm more than capable now, but I guess it will help others :)

[Insomnia]

Just simply stop playing the other game and dedicate to csgo, download the recoil master community map and practice there. Wanna run and gun buy the m249 or the p90 or even the auto snipers. .-. Which BTW don't. Just practice and practice. Which is still what I'm doing.