Scout Rifle is the way to go if you want to remain competitive without using Thorn, The Last Word, or Red Death. Enough range and impact to knock 'em down from across the map, with the benefit of a faster rate of fire. My personal favorite: One/One Synesthete (Warlock) –Full Auto –Small Bore –Crowd Control It's equally effective against Hand Cannons, Shotguns, and Sniper Rifles on pretty much every map. Surprisingly, fusion rifles have been my biggest competitors, simply because they charge faster than I can kill within their ideal range. Otherwise, Iron Banner's been pretty straightforward.