What if we change the regenerating ammo perk to "kills with your primary or heavy weapon grant ammo to this weapon." Seems like a decent compromise. It would equalize a players reliance on other gun types.
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Except it has no reserves. you get 6 shots. none to start with. and then one every 8 seconds. and you can't pick up ammo for it. its fine. you get more from a regular sniper.