Renovartio wrote...
I just now realized that the PTRS-41 from WAW isn't actually a sniper but an Anti-tank Rifle... Saw a youtube video of someone using it in real life. Much like the .50 cal Barrett, there is no way someone can use that rifle standing up.
The definition of a sniper rifle is poor. Pretty much any rifle that has a centerfire cartridge with a telescopic sight that is designed for accurate placement of bullets at excessive range constitutes as a sniper rifle.
Generally, it is only accepted as such when it is meant to be used against human targets. So by that standard, the video game legend of the Barrett is not a sniper rifle either. The Barrett's practical application has, and always will be, an anti-material rifle. You don't use anti-material rifles on fleshy targets. It is a waste. >.>
The only gun that really should get away with misuse in game is the CheyTac Intervention. While it is clearly designed in game with the .408 CheyTac (which is designed as a dual anti-personal and anti-material round), it is easily fitted to use round that are designated as anti-personal such as the .375.