I was really curious about the new weapon, because it is based off a Russian supressed assault rifle used by the Spetsnaz (The AS-VAL) and it seemed pretty good. I knew it is going to be a sniper rifle, but didn't know if DMR or two-shot sniper.
So after it came out I bought a 30 day lease, to extensively test the gun.
I must say I'm pleased with it so far. It has an even faster aim acquisiton than the Scout, lightweight so it has high mobility for changing position quickly. If you time your shots right, it has a pretty decent rate of fire too. Up to 50-60m, it is 3 shots to kill, after that it is 4 or more. If you put a Hunting Sight 2 or 3 on it, it has pinpoint accuracy, which is really good in this case, because if you engage somebody, you gotta keep those hits constant.
What gives you a challenge in this gun is the low capacity magazines. You have only 5 bullets in a magazine. G1 have tried to compensate this with a rather fast-reload, but you can't really take on multiple targets with this.
Let's say, you are on a sniper point and you see two targets closing in on you, to engage you. You have already failed to take them out all by yourself. With 5 bullets in 1 mag, you CAN'T miss a shot, even then you have to reload or switch to secondary to finish off the last target. This only applies, when your targets are in a 60m radius from you.
Good support rifle, if you're in a team, not recommended when you are alone, only if the defend objective is on an open field, not recommended at all for attack objectives if not in team.
Pros: - Good rate of fire - Pinpoint accuracy, fast aim acquisition - decent range - High mobility - fast reload time
Cons: - low-capacity magazine - ghost shots usually happen, without a Hunting Sight - Loses health damage above 60m, takes 4 shots to kill someone Recommended usage: - best used, on sniper vantage points, where you can overwatch the objective and it's surroundings, or near an objective to fend off enemies. - Also well-used in long alleyways, with corner-popping, the enemy doesn't stand a chance.
Recommended mods on it: - If your aim is good, then Hunting Sight 2 or 3 - If your aim is not that good, I would recommend extended magazine for more chance of killing multiple targets.
Protip: Good practice rifle, to hone your skills in aiming, you shouldn't miss when firing with this gun, but you won't lose mobility either, thanks to it's light weight.
