XM197 Anti-Materiel 'Payload' Rifle
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #235 of 337 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Acknowledgements and Dedications:
> Dak's Discord - All that I am now in my modding career, even though is small, I couldn't have gone far without their support.
> Degenerate Dak - Didn't used his assets directly, but I referenced the Attachment pack.
> Ophelia Neoma - Green explosion and incendiary explosion.
> Henkspamadres - Sticky-Grenade Nif stuffs, and used his code as a basis.
> GRY - pointed out and fixed NIF precision error.
> Diacute - Moral support.
> iamtenspeed - Screenies.
> Navarro - Sounds. (So funny thing is that, in his old pages where I got the sounds from says that dude prefers to be contacted. But my referrals that also use his stuff said that he no longer cares anymore. But if there's some misgivings, please contact me for correction.)
> The entitled-prick-formerly-known-as-Aryck-The. One - For while you're begging mods from authors to no success, while demeaning mine, at least I'm making what I want by the numbers.
> The Infographic Show - dafuq are you doing comparing autocannon shells vs bullets?
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Permissions
> It's open-perms: Open my stuff, borrow it, learn from it -- I did so from others, and so I am in no place to be stingy about it. I uphold and uplift the community by doing so, and as such I expect the same from you. DP and other forms of money though is kind of iffy, but so long as you did something significant and transformative (fair-use rules), I'll be cool with it. Assets from others might need their permissions though.
> Give Credits: Not all of these stuffs are mine alone, OpheliaNeoma's explosion recolors for one. Though it is something I asked of her, I do believe that proper credits are in order. Same applies to all authors that helped me.
> For Repackers: Yes, you can translate it, make a compressed-texture version, and/or upload it on an
XM197 Anti-Materiel 'Payload' Rifle is a weapon mod for Fallout 4 that adds a unique hybrid sniper rifle with grenade launcher functionality. It features non-hitscan projectiles, requiring players to lead their shots. With 412 endorsements and 30,457 downloads, it's a well-received addition for players seeking a challenging and explosive long-range option.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 412 endorsements and over 30k downloads—clearly a hit.
- Non-hitscan projectiles make every shot a skill check—perfect for players who want more than point-and-click sniping.
- Grenade launcher and sniper combo means you can handle both long-range and explosive situations without swapping weapons.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated March 2026—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC if any have dropped since.
- Non-hitscan projectiles can be frustrating for players used to traditional hitscan snipers—expect a learning curve.
For Fallout 4 players who want a sniper rifle that rewards skill and offers explosive versatility. If you're tired of hitscan weapons and want a challenge, this is for you. Skip if you prefer straightforward, point-and-click sniping or want a weapon with extensive mod support.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the rifle uses non-hitscan projectiles, practice leading your shots at long range—aim slightly ahead of moving targets.
- Use the grenade launcher mode for close-quarters or against groups, but watch your ammo—explosive rounds are heavy.
- Check your load order if you use other weapon mods to avoid conflicts, even though no dependencies are listed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- The6thMessenger
- Version
- 2.01.1
- Downloads
- 30,457
- Endorsements
- 412
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 11/25/2024
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
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