Good point, Gen. Sniper. Though I would like to add though some people are c ourtious, and like you, I've been trying to encourage that on the Strand Server. People should ask politely, and accept or reject in a just manor.
Just today, I saw someone ask for the sniper on Strand, "OMG u suck with th snipr giv me now u noob!"
I wasn't sure what to do. The guy simply said no, and about 5 minutes later I asked.
"*name*, I was wondering if I could use the sniper rifle?"
he gave it to me

The lad got mad, and I told him to be polite. He seems to be nicer now, he asked the other person with the sniper politely and got it.
in that situation of 3 and 25 I'd do like you, ask politely or give him pointers to be better. I'd follow him around too, so when he dies and becomes 3 and 26 I can snag the rifle, and show him better spots. Thats always fun
Long story short, just be nice, it makes everything better and you will most likely be rewarded with that oh so precious mg.