It's quite a bit better in pvp now, mainly due to the autocrit on powerlode tactical, something this spec always needed. It would be perfect if it gave an additional crit on a follow-up to energy burst, maybe thermal detonator or magnetic blast, which feels the most improved from the 6.1 buffs, outside of energy burst with the powerlode tactical.
You still get killed just as fast as before, but you can do more damage beforehand.
Haven't tried the veteran ranger set yet, but I'm curious to see what kind of damage autocannon does, anyone try it yet?