Rare, limited blueprint.. that would explain the absence of Unlimited Breer M1a's, but I do concur - it does seem a bit ridiculous to such low-level equipment so hard to come by - Much like the Omegaton A101 Amp - a very minor boost for something that really only benefits new player, and yet is collected and horded, seldom sold for any sane price, and hasn't been heard of as a loot drop in quite some time.
I sought after an OA101 for a while, but settled for an E13 I got for a much lower price. Yes, it gives me a mere +3 bonus with a 1 ammo burn on an SO - but it will last me through a few gun upgrades as I skill up before becoming obsolete - making it a better investment than an OA, as upgraded guns will be able to take advantage of the full power of the E13.
Is the E13 worth using on an SO? Yeah, just not all the time. It does give a boost to damage, and burns 1 extra ammo. So for things that would (unamped) take me 12 shots (24 rounds) to kill, I can bring down in 8 shots (16 rounds) - saving me some ammo. Of course, I generally make a habit of staying away from these ammo-eaters, as they're seldom economical to hunt. But it comes in handy for team hunts with shared loot, based on damage dealt, or for getting myself out of a sticky situation!
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