MMOexp-COD BO7: AR Setups That Dominate at Long Range
After weeks of nonstop grinding, weapon testing, camo unlocking, and Live Fire sweat sessions, I finally hit Prestige Master Level 200 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Even better, I've unlocked every single camo in the entire game-Singularity in Multiplayer, Infestation in Zombies, and even Genesis in Endgame. After mastering the entire arsenal from top to bottom, I can confidently say I know exactly which guns stand above the rest Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies.
So today, I'm giving you the top five BEST loadouts in BO7-the setups that will help you drop nukes, rack up high-kill games, and dominate lobbies with ease. These builds are fully tested, tuned, and optimized after hundreds of levels of weapon mastery.
If you want the absolute strongest weapons right now, these are the loadouts you need in your classes.
1. The M15 Mod-The Best All-Around AR in BO7 (Even After the Nerf)
Yes, the M15 Mod was nerfed last week.
Yes, it is still completely insane.
This is the weapon I hit Prestige Master Level 250 with in my earlier grind, and it remains one of the most reliable assault rifles in the game. With the right attachments, the pre-nerf and post-nerf versions feel nearly identical.
M15 Mod Best Loadout
 Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
 Keeps you off radar
 Massive boost to bullet velocity & damage range
Barrel: Fusion Barrel
 Further boosts velocity and range
 Stacks perfectly with the suppressor
Underbarrel: Ironhold Angled Grip
 Aim walking steadiness
 Strong horizontal recoil control
Magazine: 60-Round Drum
 Ideal for chaotic maps like Nuketown
Stock: Wander 3V
 Fast aim-walking movement
 Synergizes with the angled grip
This build is almost identical to the one Optic Scump showcased a few days back-and there's a reason it's so popular.
The M15 Mod stays laser accurate at 10, 25, 50, and even 100 meters, which is absurd for an AR that handles this smoothly.
If you want a reliable, consistent, no-nonsense weapon that works in every single game mode, the M15 Mod should be your first choice.
2. Carbon 57-The Most Underrated SMG in Black Ops 7
The Carbon 57 didn't click for me at first. The recoil felt strange, the control felt inconsistent, and the gun just didn't perform like other SMGs. But after dozens of hours of tuning and testing, I finally found the setup that transforms it into a top-tier monster.
This is a full Gunfighter build-and trust me, you need all eight attachments.
Carbon 57 Best Loadout
 Muzzle: Compensator
 Major vertical recoil control
 Underbarrel: Lateral Precision Grip
 Huge horizontal recoil control
 Rear Grip: (Early) Quick Draw Grip → (Later) Mobile Quick Draw Grip
 Better ADS speed
 Faster ready time after sliding
 Barrel: Greaves Repose Barrel
 Increased damage range
 Improved bullet velocity
Laser: EMT-3 Agile Laser
 This is the secret attachment
 Massive damage range boost
 Huge recoil stabilization
Magazine: 40-Round Mag
 Lighter handling
 Faster ADS & sprint-to-fire
Stock: ADS Movement Stock
 Amazing strafe speed
 Recoil Springs: For both vertical & horizontal recoil
This is one of the most accurate SMGs in the game once fully built.
You don't even need an optic-the iron sights are some of the cleanest in BO7.
And the biggest surprise?
This SMG beams at 25 meters, a range where most SMGs melt into confetti.
If you want a fun, fast, underrated SMG that wins fights other SMGs can't dream of, the Carbon 57 is your new best friend.
3. Draic 45-The Close-Range King of Black Ops 7
When the lobby is sweaty, your teammates are getting slammed, and your team needs someone to carry the Hardpoint?
I pull out the Draic 45 every single time.
This is my most-used SMG in the entire game for one reason:
it never fails up close.
Draic 45 Best Loadout
 Muzzle: Compensator
 Strong vertical recoil control
 Barrel: Verse Barrel
 Balanced damage range & velocity
 Rear Grip: Quick Draw Grip
 DO NOT replace this-ADS speed is essential
Stock: ADS Movement Stock
 Best strafing speed for gunfights
Recoil Springs:
 Turns the Draic into an absolute laser
Noticeably, no magazine needed.
36 rounds is the perfect amount-adding more just slows the weapon down.
Whether you're cruising through mid-range fights or sprinting around tight corners, this thing fries with almost no effort. Even after multiple buffs and nerfs across patches, the Draic 45 remains one of the easiest guns in the game to pick up and dominate with.
4. X9 Maverick-The Meta Burst Weapon Dominating Multiplayer
Even though I covered the X9 Maverick last week, I have to include it again. This weapon is simply too strong to ignore. From Level 100 to 200, this was easily one of my most-used guns.
The X9 Maverick delivers some of the fastest one-to-two burst kills in BO7, making it the deadliest mid-range weapon in the current meta.X9 Maverick Best Loadout
 Optic: ELO
 The cleanest sight picture in the game
Barrel: Shrad Barrel
 Boosts damage range
 Increases magazine size
Rear Grip: Quick Draw Grip
 Essential for fast pre-aiming
Stock: ADS Movement Stock
 Great strafing during bursts
Recoil Springs:
 Keeps bursts tight and accurate
The X9 Maverick is effortless at 100 meters.
No recoil. Clean bursts. Instant kills.
This is arguably the easiest weapon to use in the entire game and remains a must-run option for any competitive player. If you're struggling with accuracy, start here-you'll immediately feel the difference.
5. AK-27-The Sleeper Assault Rifle That Deserves More Hype
The AK-27 is one of the strongest ARs in BO7-yet it flies under the radar because so many players default to the M15 Mod or X9 Maverick. But once you equip all eight Gunfighter attachments, this thing becomes a demon at all ranges.
AK-27 Best Loadout
 Optic: ELO
 Clean, precise, easy to track
Muzzle: Compensator
 Strong vertical recoil control
Barrel: Hybrid Barrel
 Damage range + bullet velocity
Underbarrel: Horizontal Recoil Grip
Recoil Springs:
 Beams like an absolute laser
Magazine: Extended Mag
 More multi-kill potential
 Rear Grip: Quick Draw Grip
 Stock: ADS Movement Stock
If you prefer the iron sights, there's an alternate setup using a damage-range laser instead of an optic-but most players will want the ELO for long-range gunfights.
At the firing range, the AK-27 barely moves. It hits harder than the M15 Mod and wins more long-range duels thanks to its tighter recoil pattern.
This is the true sleeper weapon of BO7's early meta.
Recommended Perk & Wildcard Setup
For any five-attachment build, I run:
Wildcard: Perk Greed
Perks
 Gung-Ho
 Fire while sprinting
 Faster movement during reloads
 Scavenger
 Essential for nukes and long streaks
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 Earn scorestreaks multiple times per life
 Mandatory for high-kill games
This perk trio adds fluidity, survivability, and streak potential to every single loadout on this list.
Final Thoughts-The BO7 Meta Is Still Evolving
These five loadouts represent the absolute strongest, most reliable weapons in Black Ops 7 right now. Whether you're grinding camo challenges, chasing nukes, or just trying to dominate your lobbies, these setups will give you everything you need to succeed.