@atemnot
Indeed it must be. I have my gunners quite a few levels above the BOs (I always level in
parallel; two or three BOs simultaneously to get gunners and supports leveled up ahead of
the BOs).
In blitz with the 254mm... and high level gunners, it becomes a "stand-back-and-shoot"
ship. If your team provides support against rushers, you're ok.
254mm range