I know it is mostly an easter egg or quest weapon, but it would be nice to model the in game rifle's stats off of the kentucky rifle (Long rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and differentiate it more from the musket.
From reading that article, it seems the major differences of the rifle compared to muskets were longer reload time, smaller caliber, lighter ammunition, more accurate. The accuracy advantage is already in the game, so I'd suggest For the other stats to be changed in the following ways:
Max damage reduced from 250 to 200.
Reload time increased from 30 to 50.
Only use 1 pistol bullet rather than 2.
It then gains the advantages and purpose of the kentucky rifle--longer hunting purposes, especially with the smaller ammunition so you can carry alot. While the musket retains its advantage is shorter, closer range engagements.
From reading that article, it seems the major differences of the rifle compared to muskets were longer reload time, smaller caliber, lighter ammunition, more accurate. The accuracy advantage is already in the game, so I'd suggest For the other stats to be changed in the following ways:
Max damage reduced from 250 to 200.
Reload time increased from 30 to 50.
Only use 1 pistol bullet rather than 2.
It then gains the advantages and purpose of the kentucky rifle--longer hunting purposes, especially with the smaller ammunition so you can carry alot. While the musket retains its advantage is shorter, closer range engagements.