I use Scout rifles exclusively for the most part, just love the sniping aspect. I think a lot of it is down to perks. I managed to roll a The Calling with explosive rounds and 3rd eye, both of which I start to really miss on any other gun. I find the explosive rounds incredibly useful, as it just tears through shields like nothing on Minotaurs, Captains, and Wizards. The drawback is it takes forever to reload. Just last night I managed to pick up a B-line Trauma with Outlaw and Firefly...in base form it's a very fun gun, as it shoots so fast for a Scout, but it definitely lacks impact, and has a pretty mean recoil. Takes like 3-5 hits to the head to take down most enemies versus 2-3 with the other Scouts. Can't wait for it to get Firefly at least. NITC was my first legendary buy, and it has awesome range, but that's about it...rather bland gun that's just good all around otherwise. I will say though that in an intense fight with a tank enemy, that 20 bullet capacity really makes a big difference. I hear the Badger's claim to fame is that it hits extra hard, but has a slow firing rate. I'll likely buy the Rapier next.