20 minutes ago, TWORDY said:
It is suicidal to go into 5 LVL POI with Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle compared to any end-game weapon due to bad stats. Any player will be more successful with SMG, not because it is close- range weapon, not to mention M60. You`re gambling your success with Sniper Rifle... because it requires a skill and stats are far worse when it comes to (TTK) downing the Zombies. Hitbox on the head is only 10% of the body, headshot multiplier is the same as on any other weapon 300%. Saving ammo is a personal choice. Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle only works on static enemies or 2-3 at a time. Any other weapon will down the enemy 30-100% faster. I am talking about stats.
It's doable with the right mods. Instead of the normal 8x scope I'd go with a mag extender, and some mods for hipfire - laser,foregrip and stock. Rad remover instead of stock if not doing enough damage for 1 shot kills. If you want to aim then reflex instead of laser, and maybe barrel extender and bipod. Optionally a silencer for stealth kills.
Is it the optimal weapon for the situation? No, but if it is what you've perked into it should remain viable at least.