HC had a high usage rate pre patch which almost matching pulse rifles and they received a huge buff with 1st shot accuracy returning to y1 values. The range and damage falloff nerfs that were applied to compensate did not outweigh the buff to an already strong weapon class. In particular MRF archetype is hard to beat. I don't mind the balance changes they made to HC because it did solve the issues that many people complained about of ghost bullets and viability non max range load outs. However I shouldn't feel like I am at disadvantage if I am not using MRF HC. There are a number of other weapons that could be argued are viable in this meta but it's really limited to the Mida, and the Hawksaw weapon archetype and let's be honest there not as strong as MRF HC. With special being removed and being able kill .8 or less by just hitting 2 body and 1 head or 2 head shot with luck in the chamber is hard to beat. If primary weapon diversity is a concern 1 of 2 things need to happen. 1. Nerf damage and/or range of HC and in particular MRF HC relative to other primaries potency. 2. Buff all other primaries relative to HC and in particular MRF HC potency. Let's be honest I don't see option 2. happening as Bungie doesn't have the ability to execute a large buff to so many weapons with meaningful impacts without it resulting in more problems then they started. So why doesn't Bungie removes bloom altogether but reduce base damage to require more than 33% crits to reach .8 TTK. If HC are the "high skill" then put it to the test and reduce the level AA and target acquisition to level the playing field. How about reduce HC range so pulses and scouts have a reason to be used. Please Bungie! Look at the primary usage charts and adjust accordingly. That's all I am asking and what many people are wanting.