Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-25320804-20150325032413/@comment-24821572-20150325040542

Simply put? Don't use it. The Sniper Rifle has one of the best damage per use, but with its low use time, it has poorer base DPS than Megashark, a weapon obtained much earlier. Factor in special bullets like Ichor or Crystal, the difference is even greater.

As for raising its damage(like all ranged weapons), go full menacing accessories, Ranger Emblem and all of its upgrades.