5/5, This is a 'mech you really do not want to face solo. With skills is now viable because you can have around 1200-1300 potential damage despite the lack of additional ammo. The only downsight of this loadout is the speed, so it is best used as defensive/ambush than for pushes.
Advantage Max Damage with the right skills The Armor Disadvantage Heat management Slow speed ( meaning the fast mechs can get ya from the back ) Solutions Stick with the team w/AMS and ECM Now you have shield yourself by using your sacrificial Arms Use the Cool shot as an Emergency