I always found the charge rifle to be underwhelming considering the point in progression you obtain it so I made this mod that makes it into a direct upgrade to the assault rifle as well as giving it a more sleek texture that combines the two.
Texture Only Version:
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3635310737]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3635310737[/url]
A more detailed list of changes
Recipe: 50 plasteel, 2x adv components -> 80 plasteel 3x adv components
Stopping Power: 0.5 -> 0.75
Fire Rate: 300 rpm -> 450 rpm
Burst shot count: 3 -> 4
Range: 28 -> 34
Accuracy (close): 55 -> 62
Accuracy (short): 64 -> 74
Accuracy (medium): 55 -> 70
Accuracy (long): 45 -> 60
Ranged cooldown: 2.00 s -> 1.60 s