User blog comment:TheAmazingBBP/The Recon Class/@comment-1840523-20110305225014

I hate people trying to go offensive recon by quick-scoping/no-scoping with a bolt action sniper rifle. A) quick/no scoping never hits a barn at point blank range, and B) they mostly get a face full of MG3 bullet storm. In my experience, there are only ever two types of recon: Without the recon, the team has no long range support or reconnisance, but it is a shame to see recons take a very useful class and turn it into a kill fest.
 * "Front line" recons (note, not offensive snipers) should go (IMO) with either an automatic weapon (such as the M1A1 or the G3) for close support stuff, or (in open plan situations) a semi-auto sniper (inc. the VSS) to provide tactical (and explosive) support.
 * A "hanging back" recon (i.e. death from afar) should go for a bolt-action sniper, with ammo bandoliers and the spotting scope. This allows them to fire for longer, without scavenging for other weapons, and to spot guys if they can't engage.