Talk:Sniper Rifles/@comment-1486311-20130108003552/@comment-198.47.98.2-20150108202140

The Phantom is amazing. You can equip a low magnification scope, so can use it in close combat. I use a 1x or 2x scope plus a forward grip and use it almost like a cross between a shotgun and a battle rifle. There's no scope sway with 4x magnification or lower, and the rate of fire is pretty decent. You can quickly get off 4-5 shots, and if you hit even 2-3 you get the kill. It's the only gun in the game I can 1v1 a heavy with an overshield even if they see me first. It's definitely a play style thing. This isn't a gun for sitting up on a hill, this is for running around up close and personal. Also, because it's a VS semi-auto rifle, there's no bullet drop which means if you have to aim at someone further, you still can pretty easily. Great way to confuse and piss off heavies.