Tractor Beam Rework (Cone Effect vs Sniper Targeting)

Tractor Beam Rework (Cone Effect vs Sniper Targeting)
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Proposal
A cone effect to help target the little rocks, A larger hit box when near the ship (to many near misses, turn around and chase it down), and a stronger pulling effect. OR make it a radius Effect vs a beam, that can be activated via space command (On/Off) and the pilot just needs to get with-in range to collect..this would make the Y-8 mining ship MUCH more useable for solo players as well.
Justification
Space mining can be difficult in fighters for some players (Me), the tractor beam is to pin-point for shaky hands. The Y-8 is near useless as NO ONE wants to spend time shooting a rock.
Motivation
I'd like to be able to space mine as a way to relax and use my Y-8 for once.
Please adjust the Space Mining Tractor Beam to be a little more forgiving.