Recon Scope to Long Scope Mesh
⚪ 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
- 👍 7.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #215 of 300 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Basically all this mod does is replace the mesh of the recon scope with the long scope. I hated the look of the recon scope, and even with retextures, it still looks out of place. This mod gives it the long scope mesh to make it feel a little bit more consistent with the general aesthetic.
Now replaces all Recon Scopes! Also, now it's all contained in one pretty little esp file, which means that any texture mods applied to your long scopes also apply to your recon scopes!
I made another mod very similar to this one! Check it out: Sniper Barrel to Auto Barrel Mesh (Laser Rifle)
This small Fallout 4 cosmetic mod swaps the recon scope's mesh for the long scope's, giving rifles a sleeker appearance. It's a simple visual tweak for players who dislike the default recon scope look. With 749 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for those seeking a cleaner aesthetic.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 749 endorsements and over 10,000 downloads
- Does exactly what it says: swaps the ugly recon scope for the sleeker long scope
- Lightweight and easy to install, no extra dependencies
⚠️ Cons
- Only changes the mesh, not the texture or functionality, so the scope still looks like a recon scope in first person
- May conflict with other mods that alter the recon scope mesh
- Not updated since 2015, so compatibility with newer game patches is unverified
For Fallout 4 players who find the recon scope's default look ugly and want a cleaner, more streamlined appearance on their rifles. It's purely cosmetic, so skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or scope functionality tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in your Fallout 4 Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy installation.
- If you use other weapon mods, check load order to ensure this mesh replacement takes priority.
- Since it's a mesh swap, you can preview the change in-game by attaching a recon scope to any rifle.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Disschorde
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 10,016
- Endorsements
- 749
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 12/3/2015
- Updated
- 12/7/2015
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