AK-27 vs Strider 300: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 21, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

3 of 40 tracked streamers run the AK-27; 2 run the Strider 300. The pros' answer is the AK-27.

AK-27: 3 of 40 tracked streamers running

Paste-and-go build code: A02-34FKE-1806W-11 (via Metaphor)

• 17.6" Vandal Heavy Barrel (barrel) — 2 of 3 runners use it
• Buffer Spring (fire mods) — 1 of 3 runners use it
• Saber Pack Heavy Drum (magazine) — 1 of 3 runners use it
• SWF Tishina-11 (muzzle) — 1 of 3 runners use it
• FANG HoverPoint ELO (optic) — 1 of 3 runners use it

Who runs it: Metaphor, Apathy, Twitty.

Full AK-27 loadout page.

Strider 300: 2 of 40 tracked streamers running

• .300 WM Overpressured (fire mods) — 2 of 2 runners use it
• 25" Bowen Grooved Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• 5mw Lockstep Laser (laser) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• Carnation Fast Mag (magazine) — 1 of 2 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 2 runners use it

Who runs it: BobbyPoffGaming, GalaxyWZ.

Full Strider 300 loadout page.

AK-27 vs Strider 300 FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the AK-27 or the Strider 300?

Measured by what pros actually run: 3 of 40 tracked streamers run the AK-27; 2 run the Strider 300. The pros' answer is the AK-27. (as of July 21, 2026)

Do the AK-27 and Strider 300 fill the same loadout slot?

Yes — both are long range picks, so most players choose one or the other rather than running both.

How is this comparison measured?

Kitted reads loadouts live from 40 tracked Warzone streamers' gunsmiths. The counts are how many run each weapon right now — real usage, re-pulled continuously, not an editorial tier list.

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