Over hyped. Keen thistle

First of all I play on controller so that may be the issue. But I feel this sniper does not hit the same shots as say my mecabre with lone wolf / opening shot.

I have the exact roll for my keen thistle as I do my mecabre. I've tried the coveted lone wolf / closing time as well and still this sniper is a big miss for me.

Any controller players have the same issues?

I'm also a competent sniper player.