Improved .50 Hunting Rifle
⚪ 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
- 👍 8.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #150 of 300 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Were you like me and got really excited by the ability to convert your Hunting Rifle or Sniper Rifle to . 50 and hoped it would become something like the Anti-Materiel Rifle from New Vegas? Saddened to see your giant sniper rifle out-damaged by a revolver? Don't want an all-encompassing mod that rebalances all the weapons in the game? Then maybe this mod is for you.
Using this mod doesn't modify the base damage of the Hunting Rifle at all, it just boosts the pitiful damage increase given by the . 50 receiver upgrade by roughly 150%. This won't make your rifle overpowered, Gauss Rifles will still outclass it but it should be more of a competitive addition to your arsenal now. Since the base damage of the Hunting Rifle is untouched you shouldn't get murdered by regular enemies constantly but if one gets lucky enough to roll a . 50 modification on their rifle then they should be a little more dangerous.
This mod doesn't mess with the bonus granted by the . 50 conversion of the pipe bolt-action rifle, it will stay as the crappier version of the real thing.
Made in xEdit so there should be no dramas but let me know in the comments if you have any issues.
A small Fallout 4 weapon tweak that boosts the damage bonus from the .50 receiver mod on the Hunting Rifle. Simple, focused, and popular with 891 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (891 endorsements) and downloaded over 10k times.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a damage boost for the .50 receiver.
- Tiny file size, so it won't hurt performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015, so it may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only affects the .50 receiver—if you want more damage for other receivers, this isn't for you.
- Potential conflicts with other weapon rebalance mods that touch the Hunting Rifle.
For Fallout 4 players who love the Hunting Rifle but feel the .50 receiver is underwhelming. If you're a sniper build looking for a quick damage bump without overhauling the whole weapon system, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want comprehensive weapon changes or use other mods that alter the Hunting Rifle's stats.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex, just download and install—it's a simple ESP file.
- Make sure to load this mod after any other weapon mods that change the Hunting Rifle to avoid conflicts.
- Since it's an older mod, check the posts section for any compatibility notes with current game versions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Pwnstar
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 10,892
- Endorsements
- 891
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/14/2015
- Updated
- 12/14/2015
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