MCW vs Strider 300: What Warzone Pros Actually Run

Last updated July 23, 2026 — measured by live streamer usage, not opinion.

The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the MCW and 1 run the Strider 300.

MCW: 1 of 42 tracked streamers running

• 16.5" MCW Cyclone Long (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 5.56 NATO Mono (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• 40 Round Mag (magazine) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: zDark.

Full MCW loadout page.

Strider 300: 1 of 42 tracked streamers running

• 25" Bowen Grooved Barrel (barrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• .300 WM Overpressured (fire mods) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• Monolithic Suppressor (muzzle) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• EAM Dual Zoom (optic) — 1 of 1 runners use it
• MFS Ballast Guard Stabilizer (underbarrel) — 1 of 1 runners use it

Who runs it: BobbyPoffGaming.

Full Strider 300 loadout page.

MCW vs Strider 300 FAQ

Which is better in Warzone, the MCW or the Strider 300?

Measured by what pros actually run: The tracked streamers are split: 1 run the MCW and 1 run the Strider 300. (as of July 23, 2026)

Do the MCW 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 42 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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