It's a meta weapon but there are better things, especially for "long ranged" as you suggest. As for your experiences with it, accuracy can do some crazy things. Like this with a deimos, I didn't aim a single shot onto their player.
https://medal.tv/clips/14851253/d1337vulSU3E
Also, this is supposed to be a countered weapon for mobility and bhoppers, It's fine to leave it in a meta where speed IS heavily prevalent.
https://medal.tv/clips/14851253/d1337vulSU3E
Also, this is supposed to be a countered weapon for mobility and bhoppers, It's fine to leave it in a meta where speed IS heavily prevalent.