Would anti-rifle coats be good armor despite the 60% armor penalty?
The nanocomposite vest seems really lame.
No. I suggest you forget anti-rifle, it's too heavy, your MP and stealth will be decreased and you can achieve good protection without wearing heavy gear. Nanocomposite is not that bad if it's high quality, for example if you manage to mitigate the damage from an incoming critical hit by 50%, then it's practically a normal it in most cases. Psi Beetle Carapace seems like a good deal, but if that psi bonus doesn't benefint you all that much, than you're better without it.
Mobility is crutial in my build, so I usually leave armor plate slot empty. What I do is compensate it with taking the Ballistic feat and specialize in it for the full 3 points.
