So this set used to be the crutch goto for gankers because it exploited a game mechanic that was poorly thought out by the developers so it was adjusted.
A sniper rifle has a scope and a skill set. A sniper rifle isnt a hip fire killing machine nor should it be a shoulder fired killing machine. It was made to engage at long distance and that is what the Deadeye set and sniper rifles should stay at. In fact, the accuracy of the sniper rifle should be so poor under 30 yards as to be unusable.
Reddit is awash with the gankers wanting to get the deadeye set and sniper rifles back close to what they were, pieces of trash exploits to give them the edge again because they are simply too lazy to "Get gud" and use tactics and positioning. People would rather run up and spam sniper shots at point blank range or just use the shoulder sight because it affords a better overall view.
The sniper rifle should be devastating and require a scope, but it should also have severe restrictions on use and employment and not cater to the pressure from the gank crowd that is currently voiceful and whining right now.