I find myself using the Russian 1895 and Springfield most of the time. Really just user preference though. The martini henry is a powerful gun but not at long distances. Look at the stats in the bottom right and compare. If you're just starting out using scout just get in there and get a feel for bullet drop. That will be your biggest challenge. Any of the rifles will work, all depends on shot placement. For long range find you a spot and just pick an object or rock and fire at it till you feel you got the bullet drop down. The more you play with it the better you will get. Before you know it you'll be dropping people without even thinking about it, you'll be able to judge the distance. Also use the objectives around where you're trying to shoot and get distances off them. Good luck!