the conscript's only failing is their lack of upgrade. otherwise they are quite good against grenadier in the beginning.
Even in late game the conscript get terminator veterancy to off set the lack of dps.
Well, late game, the vet helps with the lack of DPS, but vet3 lmg grens still roll over vet3 cons. There is a reason who no one spams cons without proper doctrine and uses maxims instead, cons without weapon upgrades simply do not belong to current meta.
Not really a reason why cons should reinforce for less. They are really well balanced against grens in this regard.