This turret is so much stronger than the vanilla turret. The range ALONE would make it superior, even with the reduced fire rate, but then it actually GETS A DAMAGE BUFF ON TOP?

So now it has superior range and has way better ammo efficiency? The only negative is a small area around it it can't fire (which is groups means almost nothing)?

To balance I'd love if you could make the damage boost optional. I've used this mod for like 50 hours and slowly I've replaced every turret with this one b/c it's so overpowered, especially on space platforms.

Reluctantly, I feel like it's too strong and I have to uninstall. I would love it if you made the damage boost optional or something so we could use a balanced version.

I calculated the actual delivered damage and in this respect you are correct. For basic ammo the LR Turret has 90% of the DPS of the Standard turret, but comparing the damage delivered to a target with the range in mind, its about 150%.

I will have a look into making the damage bonus an optional feature, but i will have to get into this part of the API. So no promises, but i like the idea.
An alternative approach would be an option to lower the fire-rate until the Damage to Target is equal to the standard turret. That would preserve the ammo efficiency.

The last update should cover everything you wanted. There is now a "balanced mode" and the option to set the damage bonus in the settings.

Thank You for the setting, I made mine 150% damage as I like the ammo efficiency