No, using scout rifles do not count. Some folks may rejoice at this, I know a lot of folks back in D1 who despised snipers (usually shotgun warriors, I too grew frustrated by snipers as I made the switch to more aggressive play) Not sure if its map design, the incredible amount of flinch, limited chances to practice (due to snipers being power weapons) or a combination of the above. Snipers seem to be a dead or dying breed in the current meta, which is kind of a shame since I really enjoyed it in D1. While I am having fun playing hyper aggressive with side arms, SMG's and auto rifles, there are times where I would like to sit back and cover a lane with a sniper rifle. I don't think I've ever been killed by a sniper since the start of D2. Granted, for how much work you have to put into using a sniper rifle, I can understand why most folks gravitate to easier weapons that can be just as effective if not more so. Anyone else miss using snipers in PvP?