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[Warhammer] Why don’t the Skaven make extensive use of firearms, especially small arms?

In Warhammer Fantasy the Skaven are known for having more advanced technology than pretty much any other faction. Notably, while most factions haven’t even started using gunpowder, and those that have are using roughly renaissance level munitions, the Skaven have access to ~~sniper rifles and Gatling guns~~ warplock jezzails and ratling guns. If they have this level of firearms technology why don’t they create small arms for their armies: a regiment of Stormvermin with bolt action rifles could dominate practically any infantry the other races could field?
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Because theyre very expensive to make and there are so many skaven its not worth it for the higher ups to consider it for any but elite and wealthy skaven (you know the ones who matter not those filthy slaves/clan rats) to be equip with them. Better just arm a million slaves with nice cheap knives and slings and drown the enemy in bodies. Its a much more effective strategy for them in both warfare and population control. They also have a tendency to explode and kill the skaven using them.