We understand the factions are different and we want them to remain different, but that doesn't mean the current state of everything is balanced. Although what you say is true, that is a minor feature especially since soviet conscripts are a 6 man squad vs a 4 man grenadier squad. 1 shot from soviets is 25% damage to german. 1 shot from germans is only approx. 17% damage to soviets. If that makes sense.
Well, at max range german sniper shoots twice as fast as soviet one, so which squad will loose dps more rapidly after initial shot?
Because you know, the skirmish doesn't end after initial shot.
It doesn't matter if there is 2 more models if they drop twice as fast you know.
better don't go this way or we'll reach the conclusion that german sniper killing power is op and in need of a nerf.