(others..)
In my opinion its better to loot lots of junk to make items that we need.
Tier 1 junk items to make Tier 1 stuff
Create Tier 2 items buy combining some Tier 1 junks
and so on...
Any chance TFP change the basic sniper rifle the hunting rifle? since it is the only basic weapon that is bad compared to the double barrel and the ak47. Maybe change it to m1903 springfield?