Trying to make my mind up about sniper rifles in Hardcore...
.... is it best to have a bolt action rifle - one shot one kill no matter the distance but risk missing and having to reload loosing the target in the meantime, but when you do get a hit it feels good
.... or a less powerful semi-auto 2 shots per kill, which is find also better if you want to run around a little as its more mobile and easy to shoot things close range.
Also what does magnum ammo do? I havent unlocked this yet, does it turn a semi-auto into a 1 shot 1 kill machine?
I prefer bolt-action 1 hit kills , that way they don't have time to react to taking damage from the first shot and run about like a crazy mofo.
Magnum Ammunition
A considerably heavier bullet, its mass and elevated muzzle velocity provides greater damage and increased range.