In contrast to how he tested, I myself tested just to verify numbers and such, this sniper really needs spray and play, not outlaw to go in sync with the honed edge reload (since you will be out of ammo anyways). Overall dps doesn't even compare to something like EP shotgun which requires less work to get the perk going and merciless which now hits close to 11k DPS. I would also saw maybe more ammo reserve to take advantage of the honed edge perk as well (24 instead of 22) or boost overall damage on one x4 shot.