Heavy Rifle vs Special Carbine

Updated for Patch 1.68
Heavy Rifle

Heavy Rifle

Assault Rifle
VS
Special Carbine

Special Carbine

Assault Rifle
Winner
๐Ÿ† Heavy Rifle
Heavy RifleStatSpecial Carbine
โœ“ 36Base Damage32
590RPM650 โœ“
โœ“ 354DPS347
โœ“ 70Accuracy50
50Movement Speed50
0%Armor Pen0%
โœ“ 0.508sTTK (Close)0.554s
โœ“ 6Shots to Kill7
2.00xHS Multiplier2.00x
30Magazine30
2.300sReload Speed2.100s โœ“

๐Ÿ“Š TTK by Range

Close Range0.508s
Medium Range0.610s
Long Range0.712s
Heavy Rifle
Special Carbine

๐ŸŽฏ Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)
Heavy Rifle
Heavy Rifle has a 0.046s faster TTK
Medium Range (10-30m)
Special Carbine
Better damage retention at medium distance
Long Range (30m+)
Heavy Rifle
Superior long-range damage retention
Against Armor (40%)
Heavy Rifle
Faster time-to-kill through armor

๐Ÿ“Š Detailed Analysis: Heavy Rifle vs Special Carbine in GTA Online

Mobility & Handling: Neither weapon dominates in mobility โ€” both options allow similar rotational flexibility in engagements. Breaking down the Heavy Rifle against the Special Carbine shows the Heavy Rifle securing the fastest TTK (0.508s compared to 0.554s). When we evaluate raw damage per second, the Heavy Rifle shines with 354 DPS versus 347. The Heavy Rifle needs 6 lethal hits; the Special Carbine needs 7.The Heavy Rifle provides superior accuracy (70), making it more reliable at range.

Skill Factor: With stats this close, the deciding factor is player consistency. Recoil management and targeting discipline will have more impact than weapon choice in this matchup.

Data summary: Heavy Rifle wins on TTK by 46ms and on DPS by 7 points. In most standard encounters, these margins are what determine the outcome when both players have equal aim.