Rocklet Rifle Masters, tell us your secrets

[Veteran]

I've heard some people say that the Rocklet Rifle is pure ownage. I'm inclined to believe it, except when I use it, I tend to eat a lot of splash, and somehow my enemies can live through a full six-shot barrage. I'm under the impression that each shot does 50 against infantry, and just about that much when it splashes them, so that should be like 300 damage, more than enough to kill any trooper, and yet it seems they survive it so often.

Is the Rocklet Rifle the key to ownage? I can't help but think it's fair, but is it as good as people say?

I'd like to hear some opinions, from the masters as well as curious players.