Best DMR? Struggling to use the SVDM

I got my SVDM to level 40 during the double xp weekend but I don't really feel like it works that well for me. I feel like the space where it can contest snipers without being wrecked by closer range weapons is kinda small, but maybe that's a me problem. I also struggle to reliably three tap people with it at range, feeling like the gun is kinda bouncy and inconsistent.

Any advice is greatly appreciated including builds, many thanks :)