https://dayz.fandom.com/wiki/Long_Range_Scope
Bring back the Long Range Scope that was removed from game update .57,
But only allow it to be attached to new VS-89 gun not the Mosin as it was originally made for,
Modify it's old magnification values to a new magnification set of I suggest, 3x, 6x, 9x,
This way it does not outclass Hunting Scope values of 4x, 8x, 12x and still retains a value and desirability of using a Tundra, Savanna, Blaze, with Hunting Scope.
I've tried to bring up this clear issue that the new sniper does not have an adequate optic, my previous threads were marked as resolved and then duplicate. The devs don't seem to want to hear this type of feedback.
I completely agree with this. This is a military sniper and should have a dedicated long range scope for it. Reimplementing "Long range scope" sounds like a proper solution imo. Especially if ONLY sv98 can take it. It can be a military T3 ~ T4 spawn. I mean 4x Acogs are already spawning everywhere. It would be an upgrade from Mosin, and bolt action doesn't make it OP as SVD which is semi auto + takes suppressor. Sounds like a reasonable trade of benefits and drawbacks if you ask me. And a great reason not to get rid of 7.62 rounds once you find .308 sniper usually ... It's not like it's going to make players use Savnnah less often. Might as well be a good chance to test a huge magnification (8-12x) scope with "picture in picture" rendering method..
WeirdXone we definitely on a similar page,
This may be controversial but if we get a VS-89 ONLY scope like say reimplementing Long Range Scope especially with it being a military rifle,
Maybe 4x, 8x, 12x is the right call for a SV-89,
And maybe Hunting Scope needs to be reevaluated from a balancing aspect and nerfed to 3x, 6x, 9x 👀