Nothing like rushing your Sniper counter to realize you have one chance to kill it before a 222 runs your M20 down.
Specially in 2s, where 2 MG opening into PGs is common, denying you veterancy for Riflemen snares.
That's the design
USF wipes the floor with Ost in the infantry department with only good MG positioning to counter.
Ost wipes the floor with USF using the sniper with only good vehicle play to counter.
I don't agree with it, but you can't deny its existence.
M20 is meant to be build for early aggressive play but it can't do it anymore since it doesn't come anymore enough early and can't defend itself if the lieutenant isn't nearby.
You already have the WC51 for early aggressive play. M20 can harrass flanks vs non-snare infantry, lay down heavy anti tank mines and scout ahead.
If there is to be an M20 buff, I'd rather see the mine locked behind vet 1 and the armour skirts being more expensive but giving more armour and maybe camouflage at vet 3.