No nothing needs a substantial Nerf....How ever auto rifles need to be returned to there former glory. The higher ranged auto rifles , pules rifles and hand canons need a bit of a range Nerf. This should allow scout rifle usage to be more prevalent. The last word's last word perk needs to activate only from hip fire and not while aiming down the sights. leaving hand canons where they are at will allow a patient shooter to best shooters who are aggressive. (auto rifles) Yes you will see a lot more use from them because they are a very forgiving weapon class... missing a shot or two is no big deal how ever if you do the same with a hand canon you will be in trouble.
(feel free to disagree this is purely my opinion)