I know right? Maxim AOE suppression is so strong, why should one machine gun stop my panzershrek groups from getting close to him? Can't even build sniper against maxim because like you said, sniper just gets suppressed.
Another problem with it is that it does way too much damage. It even beats MG-42's when OP 6 man conscripts already beat grenadiers. How am I supposed to compete against soviets when my MG-42 can't beat his maxim and my grenadiers can't beat his conscripts?
Just L2p why would you even duel a maxim with your Mg42 Maxim squad has more models and the maxim mg has more
DMG than suppression compare to your 4 man Mg42 model squad. I doubt that you micro properly your sniper. sniper can outrange team weapons