While the Pip-Boy description of the weapon refers to the scope as a Loophole x20 scope, Buster claims that he mounts a Triveld x10 scope. It cannot be upgraded by Valerie in Vault City. This is also the only weapon that Buster in New California Republic can upgrade.
One can be obtained from a quest in Broken Hills, given by Marcus if one chooses not to take the money at the end of the quest.It has a drawback, however, as once the distance to the target gets below 8 meters, the aiming accuracy receives a huge penalty, rendering this weapon almost useless at close range, even with a high Small Guns skill. The scope on the weapon dramatically increases the weapon's accuracy at range, allowing one to reach 95% accuracy at long range even with a relatively low skill. The scoped hunting rifle is a small gun in Fallout 2. Accurate from first shot to last, no matter what kind of game you're gunning for. Pick one that doesn't need extra ESP file to work. Problem is that, well, other RH animation requires additional patch. The Loophole x20 Scope on this hunting rifle makes it easier than ever before. Right-Handed Hunting Rifle vanilla sounds: changes the bolt/mag sounds to the vanilla ones, simply: Weapon Overhauls (AIO) Not exactly necessary, just any form of right-handed animation replacer. “ Nothing's better than seeing that surprised look on your target's face.