User blog comment:Zephalian/FAMAS Nerf "Soon"/@comment-3483453-20120125184928/@comment-1647479-20120125221353

None of the sniper rifles can kill in one hit without a headshot, especially at longer ranges. Even the M98B takes two shots to the torso to kill. In fact, the sniper rifles simply aren't very effective. They have idle sway, can only kill outright with a headshot (even at close range), high recoil, and, of course, bullet drop. The sniper rifle's strength relies in the Recon's ability to engage targets at long range - why take that ability away?