Unlock Laser-Precise Headshots: The Range Finder Trick Every Battlefield 6 Sniper Needs

Battlefield 6 finally dropped in full, and shocker: it actually runs at launch. If you jumped in and decided you want to be That Sniper on the big maps, the Range Finder is the difference between whiffing a headshot and feeling like a god. Here’s how it works, how to get it, and why it matters.

Why the Range Finder matters

BF6’s maps are huge and the firefights stretch forever. That means bullet drop is always in play. The Range Finder auto-calibrates your scope to the target’s distance so your point of aim matches your point of impact. Dial it in, and you don’t have to hold over the target to fight gravity.

How it actually works in-game

When you aim down a magnified optic, hold B on PC or press Down on the D-pad on consoles to activate the Range Finder. A distance number pops up above your ammo counter — anywhere from 100 to 500 meters. Snipers can’t zero below 100 meters, and adjustments happen in 100-meter steps. Match that readout to your target’s distance and the round goes exactly where your crosshair sits.

No attachment? You can still make it work

If you haven’t unlocked the Range Finder yet, you can still manually zero. Ping your target to get a distance estimate, then use the same inputs (B on PC or Down on D-pad while scoped) to set your zero. It’s a bit slower and not as precise, but it frees up that slot for another attachment if you need it.

Pro tip: re-zero often. As you move or change elevation, your ideal zero shifts. Keep tweaking so you’re not guessing on the next shot.

Unlocking it and which guns support it

The Range Finder unlocks at Rank 4 Mastery on each compatible rifle. For the sniper category, that includes the M2010 ESR, SV-98, and PSR. If you live in the DMR lane, you can unlock it for the M39 EMR, LMR27, SVK-8.6, and SVDM.

Where to equip it and the build tax

Once unlocked, slot it in the Right Accessory position in your weapon customization. It costs 10 Attachment Points, so budget around it if you also want a suppressor or the DLC Bolt. And just to be clear: this isn’t aim assist. It fine-tunes scope alignment, but it won’t magically click heads for you.

Quick setup, start to finish

1. Hit Rank 4 Mastery on a compatible sniper or DMR to unlock the Range Finder for that gun.
2. Open weapon customization, go to the Right Accessory slot, and equip the Range Finder.
3. Load into a match, aim through a magnified optic, and hold B on PC or press Down on the D-pad on consoles.
4. Watch the distance number above your ammo counter (100–500 m) and set it to your target’s range.
5. Remember: snipers can’t zero under 100 m, and adjustments are in 100 m increments. With a correct zero, shoot dead-on at your crosshair.
6. Re-zero as you move or change elevation so your shots stay true.

Launch vibes and early numbers

"Battlefield 6 is absolute cinema y'all. Jets overhead, big maps, battle lines moving back and forth, looks gorgeous. And it actually works at launch."

Early hours were busy: despite some day-one hiccups, the game hit 747,440 concurrent players on Steam just 1 hour and 40 minutes after release, making it the 14th most-played title on the platform at that moment, according to SteamDB. So yes, the lobbies are packed.

Using the Range Finder feels like a small, nerdy detail — until it turns long shots from guesswork into routine. If you’re sniping in BF6 and not using it, you’re leaving free accuracy on the table.

How’s your experience been so far? Dialed in and thriving, or still chasing that first clean headshot?