This spots still need to be avoided. I went with my newly made Savage there like a couple weeks ago and it wasn't any fun turning on HK and 10mints later getting killed because the guy could(Roha). I changed spot at the 2nd try. R1 I didn't see anyone and it was ok, obviously deeper in its better.
I never tried Ahkma there are too much alts to it.
R3 the deeper you go the better and there are some nice angel spots i found for pts.
R5 is always deserted, i kind of recommend it but need good gear to roll there.