I thought the Sniper was actually very well designed. Between the targeting laser, the changes to how abundant special ammo is from the Alpha, and the general tunnel vision of being in scope, I felt like I could anticipate and deal with multiple snipers, even on an open map like the Moon. Making it a Heavy weapon would absolutely kill it, not only does the Sniper not have the abillity to deal out destruction as quickly as the Heavy Machine Gun and the Rocket Launcher, it would someone kill the fantasy if maybe you get 8 shots once or twice a match and that's it.