I've started the road to maxing mine. It's main issue is actually the terrible ammo count, not so much it's abysmal fire rate. It's fun to use once you use it for a little while!

The gun's lore revolves around its user, Vasily Zaitsev. He is considered one of the most talented and deadliest snipers of all time. He fought during the battle of Stalingrad (regarded as the bloodiest battle in human history, I believe) and stated in an interview after the war in regards to the Battle of Stalingrad, "For us, there was no land beyond the Volga." The gun itself is meant to be an ancient relic of old times. It was used by Vasily Zaitsev (according to the game). Guardians are well aware of the legend of Vasily, and have been hunting the grounds of Old Russia for anything related to him. Then, when his own weapon was found, it was rightly named, "No Land Beyond" In memory of his famous quote in regards to the Battle of Stalingrad. The gun itself will of course suck in comparison to weapons which exist in the current day and age. Bungie can't really change it too much either, as the gun is exactly like what it was in WWII: a precision, bolt action sniper rifle. You're not supposed to run and gun with it. This gun is meant to make you sit, take time to accurately measure your shot, and wish for the best. That's what snipers had to do, and still do today. If you get a precision shot with it, your target is going to suffer huge damage and you're rewarded for your patience and skill. If you don't, then you're punished and you're forced to wait and measure your shot again - this time, with more precision. Snipers, especially bolt action snipers, often didn't have the option to 'try again' if they didn't get it right the first time. So yes, this gun underperforms other weapons. It, like the Last Word, is a throwback to an older time. It's exotic status is less for its performance really, but the legacy it holds in the lore.

It's not even shiny tho

You're a joke.

It's for mixing it up in pvp, I was using a lot by the end if iron banner because I was board of laser beams and special magic guns. Now I'm using a white hand canon in pvp. I think it's sole purpose is for a bit of fun.

It demands a particular play style and a steady hands in pvp. Never tried in pve. Imagine it'd be horrible.

The designer said it's a "niche" weapon and not for everyone's play style.

No its just a very difficult gun to use. I personally have never mastered it. But I have friends that just wreck in the crucible with it. And I define wreck as getting 30+kills with a 2kd or better. In the right hands it is a beast in crucible. But worthless in pve.

yes... and it's not funny... except for this guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylp583mJa2Q

I'm pretty sure Bungie knew about the heavy ammo glitch and they released this weapon just to make it faster.

My favourite You either love it or hate it, I've fallen in love with it

It's so u can do the heavy ammo glitch faster. I believe that's what it's purpose was for.