Heat or AP?

[runequester]

It seems to me that HEAT rounds have much more variation in their penetration. AP rounds tend to hit for roughly the same amount of penetration.

On the flip side, AP rounds can drop off a lot over range, whereas HEAT doesnt suffer from that.

My rule of thumb is look at the guns accuracy. If its high, HEAT might serve you well, as you can land hits at a good range. If it isn't so hot, AP might be a safer bet.