Calling it now. "Mattocks OP" threads incoming.

[Chewy]

I said that I was gong to redo my video on the Hacksaw tests I did thanks to GU6. Sadly I can't give that yet thanks to me trying to use Dxtory now and Windows Movie Maker hates Dxtory files. Going to have to either re-record everything again with FRAPS or get a new editing software (could use an opinion on what one to get). But, from what I found the Mattocks are GREAT weapons now.

Hacksaws have been nerfed hard. They are even worse at range against infantry and it now takes 13 100% hit rate shells to kill another MAX (no headshots). No NC MAX weapon other than the Grinder can kill a MAX without reloads or extended mags at any range now. That alone may ruin the NC MAX bio-lab farmers, I just can't say how bad it is going to be for us yet.

My beloved Mattocks on the other hand. They got a HUGE buff, I was able to kill VR infantry targets up to 30m without reloads and slugs are of use now! If you control fire or alternate your shots, those things can get ranges close to a TR Mercy MAX. Still not as good as dual Mercy in my opinion but it's damn good for a shotgun.

A small tip for Mattock users or just any NC MAX with slugs. Never, and I mean NEVER, fire both arms at once! Always fire one at a time, even just a click click can get better spreads than mashing both M1 and M2 together. You can shoot as fast as you can with alternating fire and still have better spreads than with controlled dual firing.