So instead of increasing the boss AI you nerf a weapon. The point of the weapon was to get three quick precision shots to get the reload. If something moves or Destiny's stupid auto track kicks in then you miss your shot and have to reload. If they wanted to nerf it. Reduce the ammo capacity for it, is it a good sniper when you only have three clips?
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Reduce ammo capacity would still be considered a nerf. But like you said there are so many ways to fix it but to answer the OP question I simply stated what is probably going through the mind of the developer.