Hunting rifle damage boost
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #271 of 313 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The damage of the hunting rifle is more like it is in Fallout New Vegas, with a base damage of 45 and crit of 65.
I have also changed the ammo type to . 308 and boosted the the damage of Ol' Painless to a base of 60 and a crit of 90.
I have included both the . 32 and the . 308 ammo files as a download but do not download both or you will CTD. With the . 32 file, Ol' Painless hasn't been altered in any way.
Thank you all so much for all your support. I know it sounds silly but this is my most downloaded mod that I have uploaded and that would not have been possible without all your support! :)
A small balance mod that increases the hunting rifle's damage to match Fallout: New Vegas levels. With 267 endorsements and 5,868 downloads, it's a niche tweak for players who want a more powerful hunting rifle in Fallout 4.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (267 endorsements) for a simple damage tweak.
- Tiny download size means no performance hit.
- Directly addresses a common complaint about the hunting rifle's weak damage.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the hunting rifle—no other weapons touched.
- Last updated in 2015, so may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
- Potential conflicts with other weapon rebalance mods that alter the same values.
For Fallout 4 players who feel the hunting rifle underperforms and want a quick fix without overhauling the whole weapon system. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive balance mod or if you use other weapon rebalance mods that might conflict.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod and let it overwrite any conflicting files.
- Check your load order to ensure this mod loads after other weapon mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test the rifle on a few enemies to see if the new damage feels right for your playstyle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- Bangflop
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 5,868
- Endorsements
- 267
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 6/20/2015
- Updated
- 8/25/2015
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