Weapon Familiarity and Condition
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
RDR2 Complete Weapons Database
Updated for Patch 1.32
Last Check: Apr 1, 2026
All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.
Rifle
Patch 1.32Updated 8/21/2026RDR 2
Varmint Rifle
25
Damage
160
RPM
Standard
Ammo Type
55
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Range Score
70
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Fire Rate Score
75
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Reload Score
N/A
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Magazine Capacity
π§ Combat Intelligence
Analyzing the Varmint Rifle, we find a 67 DPS profile and a 2.63s time-to-kill at close range. It fires at 160 RPM, dealing 25 base damage per shot. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 4.88s.
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Pro Strategy
Use the cover effectively and play to the weapon's effective range of close distance.
β Strengths
β οΈ Weaknesses
- β’ Below-average DPS output
- β’ Slow TTK in close quarters
- β’ Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
Strategic Analysis: Varmint Rifle
In the current meta, the Varmint Rifle occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 2.625s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 8 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 9 at medium range, and 11 at long range.
With 160 rounds per minute and a 30-round magazine, the Varmint Rifle can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 1.125s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 90% at medium range and 75% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.
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Stat Ratings
1
Damage
Base power before ammo modifiers.
Ammo Types
Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most damage?+
The Elephant Rifle hits the hardest.
Methodology & Data Integrity
All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Red Dead Redemption 2 Patch 1.32 game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.
β‘ GTABase Sync
All stats matched with GTABase ratings.