AS VAL 9x39 special assault rifle

The  is a silenced sniper rifle in Escape from Tarkov.

Description
AS VAL (Avtomat Specialniy, Special Automatic Rifle) - silenced automatic rifle with integral suppressor designed for special forces units. Developed in TSNIITochMash on the VSS Vintorez platform.

Traders that have it

 * Prapor

Strategies

 * Since the AS "Val" uses an integrated suppressor, the amount of noise and visible muzzle flash gets reduced. This can give an advantage for PMCs who have this rifle because it can help PMCs kill other PMCs and Scavs quietly and stealthily, not alerting them to their presence.
 * It is suggested to use the AS "Val" in Factory, since the rifle's range is limited than other firearms, mainly due to its integrated suppressor and subsonic ammunition.
 * Due to the extreme bullet drop of the 9x39 round, the AS VAL performs poorly at long-range engagements. Even mid-ranged combat requires significant accounting for the bullet drop. Because of this, the AS VAL is best used as a high-powered close quarters rifle.

Trivia

 * The AS "Val" is the second assault rifle to be put in the game after the AK-74N.
 * The AS "Val" is present in Escape from Tarkov 's predecessor, Contract Wars, a PvP multiplayer game also by Battlestate Games. There are two variants, the AS "Val" Kobra, a tier 3 assault rifle, and the AS "Val" MOD 3. Spec, a special assault rifle.