Here you will find the best setup and loadout for the Holger 26. We already know the Holger 26 from MW2019 and it is still one of the most versatile LMGs in MW3 and definitely worth a look.
The Holger 26 was already available in MW2019 and was known for the fact that it could be converted into pretty much any weapon you could imagine with the right attachments. In MW3, the Holger 26 is still one of the more versatile and, above all, more mobile LMGs, but it is no longer quite as flexible – thanks to the Holger-556 assault rifle, it also doesn't have to be.
Compared to the Pulemyot, the Holger 26's damage is downright puny, but the good mobility for an LMG and, above all, the very low recoil make up for this to some extent. Although we recommend an assault rifle or even a battle rifle in MW3, anyone who likes LMGs with a large magazine will be quite happy with the Holger 26.
If you want to see how the weapon compares to all the others, check out our tier ranking of all weapons in MW3.
Note: We update our loadouts whenever a new MW3 patch affects the weapon or the relevant attachments.
MW3 Holger 26 Loadout: The Best Attachments
| Slot | Attachment | Stats (Pros) | Stats (Cons) | How To Unlock |
| Barrel | Holger Factory Barrel | ↑↑ Bullet Velocity & Range ↑ Recoil Control ↑ Gun Kick Control | ↓↓ Aim Down Sight Speed ↓ Sprint To Fire Speed | Holger 26 Level 13 |
| Optic | MK. 3 Reflector | ↑ Precision Sight Picture | MTZ-556 Level 2 | |
Rear Grip | Morn-20 Grip | ↑↑ Flinch Resistance ↑↑ Aiming Idle Sway ↑↑ Gun Kick Control ↑ Recoil Control | ↓↓ Aim Walking Speed | Holger 26 Level 6 |
| Ammunition | 5.56 Nato High Grain Rounds | ↑↑ Bullet Velocity ↑ Damage Range | ↓↓ Recoil Control | MCW Level 11 |
| Underbarrel | Xten Phantom-5 Handstop | ↑↑ Sprint to Fire Speed ↑↑ Aim Down Sight Speed ↑ Vertical Recoil ↑ Gun Kick Control | ↓↓ Hipfire and Tac Stance Spread ↓ Horizontal Recoil | AMR9 Level 13 |
With our Holger 26 setup, we improve range and bullet velocity, as an LMG is too slow to compete with SMGs or assault rifles anyway. So all our attachments focus on range, bullet velocity and recoil control. Thankfully, some of the disadvantages of the barrel are even offset by the advantages of the rear grip, which is why we don't even have to accept any major restrictions in terms of mobility. With this setup, the Holger 26 easily beams across the whole map.
MW3 Holger 26 Loadout: The Best Equipment, Field Upgrade & Perks
Our recommendation for how you should finish this loadout:
| Slot | Option |
| Tactical | Flash Grenade |
| Lethal | Semtex |
| Field Upgrade | Trophy System |
| Vest | Demolition Vest |
Gloves | Quick Grip Gloves |
| Boots | Stalker Boots |
| Gear | EOD Padding |
For gloves, boots and equipment, we opt for the usual. However, when it comes to the vest, we are going for the demolition vest, which regularly replenishes our tactical and primary equipment. Semtex is very suitable for most situations, and stun grenades can also be used in a variety of ways.
The Holger 26 is an absolutely solid LMG, but doesn't make it into the meta, as it is trumped by the Pulemyot in its class and other guns are simply better for 6v6. If you're not in the mood for a slow LMG, here are the best assault rifles in MW3.