After thinking this over... and then checking some shit.. I got to fully agree! comparison time kiddies! First of all. Strangers rifle (Rare and epic) Speed Reload: Reload this weapon quickly. Hand Loaded: This weapon is effective at an extended range. Fitted Stock: Increases weapon stability. Rewind: Missing a shot has a chance to return ammo directly to the magazine. Smooth Ballistics: Less recoil. Penalty to range. Accurized Ballistics: More Range and Impact. Increased recoil. Smart Drift Control: Predictable and controllable recoil. Penalty to range. Full Auto: This weapon can be fired in full auto mode. Lets look at No time to explain. Speed Reload: Reload this weapon quickly. Hand Loaded: This weapon is effective at an extended range. Fitted Stock: Increases weapon stability. Rewind again: precision hits are immediately returned to the magazine. Smooth Ballistics: Less recoil. Penalty to range. Accurized Ballistics: More Range and Impact. Increased recoil. Smart Drift Control: Predictable and controllable recoil. Penalty to range. Full Auto: This weapon can be fired in full auto mode. Went a step FURTHER went into my inventory grabbed strangers rifle. had no time to explain equipped.All same perks selected on both guns. GUESS WHAT! there was no difference between the two people. (Except the Attack and precision hits) THIS is why they didnt bring the strangers rifle into year two and left it as year one. so they could make us get the SAME damn GUN, but as an exotic. with a slightly improved perk. NO extra impact. nothing else upgraded. I'd of rather still had the legendary version as it was.