The Talon 7 is a Military Spec long-range rifle built to drop the toughest targets. It holds 5 rounds, or 7 with the upgrade. It is a strong special-slot pick for Breakers and big Freakers at range.
It drops Breakers, Ragers and armored humans from far away. Take the high ground before a big animal or Breaker fight.
The .50 BFG holds 10 rounds and fires faster. The SSR fires faster still with less punch. The Talon 7 is the big hitter before the BFG unlocks.
.50 BFG
The .50 BFG is a Special Forces sniper rifle sold at Wizard Island from Trust level 2. It hits harder than almost anything in the game and holds 10 rounds. Bring it for Reachers, Ragers and anything you want dead in one shot.
BND-150
The BND-150 is an experimental IPCA sniper rifle that exists only in New Game Plus. It unlocks once you finish the main story again in that mode. It fires 6mm rounds and three craftable dart types, which makes it the most flexible special weapon.
C8 Rifle
The C8 Rifle is an Average-condition semi-automatic sniper rifle for the special slot. It lets you take precise shots from far away. The Lost Lake merchant sells a magazine upgrade that takes it from 5 to 7 rounds.
M40
The M40 is a Poor-condition bolt-action hunting rifle used as an early sniper. Its magazine is broken, so it loads one round at a time. It hits hard and reaches far, but you will want a better rifle soon.