On top of that how is it that Scout rifles in general have shorter barrels than pulse and assault rifles? That makes absolutely no sense. They're all projectile firing kinetic damage weapons (elemental weapons aside). Scouts should have the longest barrels among primary weapon types. For the most part longer barrel = higher projectile stability (accuracy and range) as well as higher velocity at range (higher KE or impact). That said this game is fun as hell and I'm willing to ignore it all and enjoy. But you're correct that it wouldn't have hurt to make some of this more logical.