I get that you are "trying" to balance out the different weapon types but the Auto Rifle being the most used weapon doesn't require it to be nerfed. I've already cut back on my Auto Rifle usage, despite it being my *preferred* gun type because I feel that they are generally a bit underpowered since the last nerf. You need to take into account that Auto Rifles are preferred simply because they are preferred. I mean if I were to ever be in a gun fight in real life and was given a choice of weapon, you can bet your butt I'd pick an auto rifle. Not because it causes more damage, or because it's too accurate, but because it's an AUTO RIFLE! I have no doubt that a decent percentage of Auto Rifle usage is for this reason and this reason alone.
Edit: I'm starting to feel that some of these buffs and nerfs are more for your precious statistics than they are for our game play.
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People need to read the entire article. They balanced it out, auto rifles weren't doing their intended purpose so they changes them. Also this all falls into place in the grand scheme.