The Strider 300 is a bolt-action sniper rifle introduced in Black Ops 7 Season 3 (April 6, 2026), chambered in .300 Norma Magnum. It's the fastest-handling bolt-action in its class — outpacing the Hawker HX and VS Recon in responsiveness while still hitting hard enough for one-shot upper-body kills in multiplayer. If you're running a sniper in BO7, this is the one to build around.
Weapon Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| RPM | 42 |
| ADS Time | 620 ms |
| Sprint-to-Fire | 420 ms |
| Reload Time | 4.1 s |
| Movement Speed | 4.69 m/s |
| Magazine Size | 5 rounds |
| Damage (chest) | 115 |
| Damage (head) | 173 |
Damage Profile
| Range | Head | Chest | Limbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 45 m | 173 | 115 | 86 |
| 45 – 80 m | 173 | 115 | 86 |
| 80+ m | 173 | 115 | 86 |
The Strider 300 is a one-shot kill to the upper body at all practical ranges. It trades raw damage ceiling for better handling — a worthwhile deal in the faster pace of multiplayer.
How to Unlock
There are two ways to get the Strider 300:
Free — Lost Outpost Event (April 7–23, 2026) Earn Beacons by eliminating enemies across any mode (Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame Co-Op, or Warzone). Spend them on tiered Care Packages. The Strider 300 is part of the 20-Beacon Care Package tier — rewards within that tier are randomised, so you may need to open multiple packages before it drops.
Paid — Ghillie Drift Bundle (2,400 CoD Points) Instantly grants the Ghost Maker blueprint along with an operator skin, a REV-46 blueprint, and XP tokens. This bundle was released 48 hours early by mistake, letting players use the Strider 300 before the free unlock went live.
Prestige Attachment — MFS Ballast Guard Stabilizer
The Strider 300's signature unlock is the MFS Ballast Guard Stabilizer (underbarrel Prestige Attachment). Equipping it transforms the weapon's playstyle:
- Greatly improves aim walking steadiness and aiming movement speed
- Significantly reduces idle sway — you can strafe while scoped without fighting the gun
- Removes the breath-hold mechanic entirely — the trade-off for the added mobility
- Hurts handling speed and flinch resistance
Best for aggressive/quickscoping players. If you prefer a traditional, patience-based sniper style, skip it and use the standard breath-hold setup.
Best Build
The Rush configuration maximises ADS speed and sprint-to-fire for an aggressive quickscoping style. The weapon's naturally fast handling makes this viable even without the Prestige Attachment.
Verdict
The Strider 300 is the top bolt-action choice in Black Ops 7 right now. Faster between shots than the Hawker HX, one-shot capable at all ranges, and uniquely flexible with the Prestige Attachment opening up a mobile playstyle that the other snipers can't match. Pick it up during the Lost Outpost event before it rotates out.