I did not say that you do not do more damage but the ratio of range to damage remains the same.
If you opponent is also using the same type of weapon the curves will rather parallel and the benefit from changing range will be minimal.
In patch the curve Mosin/K98 remains about the same from ranges 10 to 35, while in the old curves conscripts would do better around 25 range and thus had a reason to move to that range.
Now the only benefit from moving to range 10.
By creating a curve that boost's conscript's DPS around 15-20 things will become more interesting, since the molotov synergy improves.
If Conscripts are fighting K98 all the time, then what you say would be interesting. However, Mosin vs Kar98 is a transition period in the early game until weapon upgrades start popping up (STGs, G43, LMG). Past that point, Conscripts still need a range where they are still useful.
Nevertheless Mosin vs K98 still have different curves, even if you just boost the far accuracy.
We can't boost Conscript's mid-range, which is a strong point without risking debalancing everything.