Why should i use something other than ak-12 ?

[Vas]

There plenty 7.62 marksman rifles, i have been using mk-14 ever since i have unlocked it in KOTH, mid range and close range 1-2 shots kill is just lovely. But why would i use any of those rifles over AK-12 when it becomes available to me? AK-12 just sounds like better choice, more ammo, no need for marksman perk, same damage, 3 types of shooting bursts etc... The reason is why i am asking this is coz i have been saving $$$ and i dont know what to spend it on >.<

[Dr. Livesey]

Well firstly, there is just personal choice. A weapon doesn't have to be the best to want to use it. If an AK wasn't the best, some would still want to use it anyway just because it's iconic or etc.

Second, stopping power isn't everything. You can fire off the TRG with less spread, right? So maybe someone might want to spray more so would choose a weapon with less recoil.

Another reason: the attached grenade launcher. The 3 shot grenade launcher is frickin awesome. It allows you to miss like twice and still get them after adjusting each shot. Or maybe not even just one person but to in quick succession hit multiple targets. The AK-12 only has a single shot grenade launcher.

But... the AK-12 is my favourite too. Previously it was the 6.5 MX with the 3x grenade launcher.

[Vas]

dam..i forgot you can also have grande launcher on it xD its just seems so OP

maybe AK-12 deals less damage over long distances ? maybe bullet speed is slower than in 7.62 marksman rifles ? there must be something...

[Dr. Livesey]

Originally posted by Vas:

dam..i forgot you can also have grande launcher on it xD its just seems so OP

maybe AK-12 deals less damage over long distances ? maybe bullet speed is slower than in 7.62 marksman rifles ? there must be something...

No I think you are pondering from the wrong point of view. You are considering it like content added to Battlefield or something. While the game does intend for modes like KOTH and etc, that isn't the core game. Weapons, vehicles, etc, aren't added to be balanced against each other. They are added to be cool, or to simply just kit out a faction. It's up to the mission makers or mod makers to do the balancing.

I think the AK-12 really is just killer all round. It really does usurp much of the other alternatives. However, there are the small points I did mention: auto fire spread and attachments.

[Dr. Livesey]

For example, perhaps KOTH could have chosen to not allow you to use a grenade launcher with it. That would balance out it's lethality with fire modes and stopping power and give more reason to choose other weapons which don't rate as well in those fields.

[Vas]

ah i see thx :) iv notices some KOTH have certain guns disabled, i usually play KOTH solo and wasteland with my friend

[Sgt Smash]

It used to be more op than it is now, not so bad now since they nerfed it

[MassiveFire]

The AK-12 does NOT fire full rifle caliber 7.62mm. It shoots the 7.62x39mm intermediate cartridge, which has a lot less punch and range compared to the 7.62x51/54R rounds you are thinking of. Additionally, the 7.62x39 round drops like a brick after 350m, so it's practically useless beyond those ranges.