Those little "marksman" emblems -- those are only available once you prestige, right? For example, the AK47 one says you need to "Complete AK-47 Veteran II." That challenge is only for prestige?
I want to get one of those little medals for the SCAR, since all the challenges are complete except 500(?) head shots, but I'm close. However, I won't waste my time completing it if it's not available until you prestige. Stupid, I know, but you don't see many people with those emblems.
Also, FWIW the AK-47 shot in short bursts seemed pretty good when I was using it. I liked it.
EDIT - here's the type of emblem I'm talking about. These are also available in gold:
