Whaaaat?! You mean to tell me that it makes logical and tactical sense to use a sniper rifle from a distance?! Inconceivable! Boy, what sort of common sense heresy are you bringing to the forums? You pick up your shotgun right this instant and fight them red eyed tomato cans up close and personal. But seriously, I agree with you. Using a sniper rifle as far away from the enemy as possible is how that type of gun is suppose to be used. Why people (and bungie) can't fathom this is beyond me.