If you've been living in Black Ops 7 pubs lately, you've probably run into the Maddox RFB doing disgusting things. It's that weird "AR that moves like an SMG" vibe, and it rewards players who actually keep moving. If you're trying to dial it in fast—whether you're warming up, testing recoil patterns, or just looking for cleaner reps—a CoD BO7 Bot Lobby can help you get the feel for the gun without the constant third-party chaos of a full sweat lobby.

Optic and Range Control

First thing I do is ditch the default sight picture. It's not unusable, it just feels awkward when someone slides across your screen and you're trying to stay on their chest. A Reflex or ELO-style optic makes tracking way less of a headache, especially in those mid-range fights where you're half-strafing and half-correcting recoil. After that, build for consistency: an extended-style barrel is the move if you don't want your damage falling off the moment someone posts up on a headglitch. The Maddox is at its best when it can take the close fight and still threaten lanes, so give it that extra reach.

Recoil, Reloads, and the "I'm Empty Again" Problem

The fire rate is the whole reason people love this gun, but it's also why it can feel a bit bouncy if you get lazy. A foregrip to calm the vertical kick helps a ton, and it keeps your bursts tidy when you're pre-aiming corners. Then you've got the classic Maddox issue: you're reloading all the time. Fast mags are my pick because I'd rather reset quickly and keep pushing than get caught mid-animation. If you're the type who holds the trigger and commits, extended mags can be safer, but it's a trade. To keep the gun snappy, stippled grip tape is hard to beat—ADS speed wins those messy, point-blank surprises.

Perks and How to Actually Use the Build

For perks, think survival and uptime. Flak Jacket is basically a tax in objective modes—too many random explosives flying in. Scavenger keeps you from hitting that awful moment where you're on a streak, you've got one mag left, and the map decides to spawn people right on top of you. For the last slot, Dead Silence is the difference between a clean flank and getting pre-fired because your footsteps gave you away. Play it like it's meant to be played: don't post up for ages. Hit a route, take a couple quick fights, relocate, repeat. If you like grabbing gear to stay stocked or want a reliable place to pick up game items, U4GM is worth a look while you're putting the setup to work.