What is the optimal Weapon + Perk combo for Damage Per Second + Cheap Ammo in Fallout 76?

My current Fallout 76 character is specialised in semi-automatic rifles with stealth damage (Marksmen + Sandman). Which is great for general gameplay but is completely overwhelmed for multiple Scorchbeasts & the Scorchbeast Queen.

For DPS spamming I've been using an auto grenade launcher (with Demolition Expert V) but the ammo is quite "expensive" with 3 x springs per 9 x 40mm grenade (with the Ammosmith II perk). Springs are difficult to scavenge in large numbers & expensive to buy at 151 caps x 20 springs.

So I've been going through the wiki weapons table trying to work out a better loadout for fighting Scorchbeast & can't find anything better than the auto grenade launcher.

However, if feels like I'm missing something obvious (more/ different Perks? easy source of springs?) & was wondering if anyone has crunched the numbers properly to identify the optimal weapon + perk combo for maximum DPS, hopefully with cheap/ plentiful ammo.

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What weapon in Fallout 76 does the most damage?

Fallout 76 has a weapon called the Black Powder Rifle which does a whopping 200+ Base Damage.

How do you get the most damage in Fallout 76?

The best Fallout 76 perks for single player and Action Boy/Girl to boost Action Point regen should make kneecapping Scorchers easier. Lone Wanderer, Moving Target, and Serendipity meanwhile will help you take less damage, and Born Survivor will keep you alive if your health drops too low.

What perks should I pick in Fallout 76?

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