I've noticed the new recoil (visual or actual) on the PKM when mounted on a tripod is for lack of a better word cranked to a 10, whereas if you simply rest it on a ledge or sandbag you have on a scale of 1 - 10 of recoil about a 3/10, vs mounted on a Tripod where its 10/10.
It really makes the tripod even more redundant unless you're using the scope, because why would I bother making myself an immobile stationary target if all I get in return is far more recoil than if I was just laying prone.
(Speaking of which, the PKMN whilst mounted to a Tripod will zero to 1300M although it normally doesnt zero past I think 500 or 600m?)
Unrelated as well but please consider adding some form of Armor Piercing rounds to the PKM.