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RDR2 Complete Weapons Database

Updated for Patch 1.32

Last Check: Mar 19, 2024

All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.

Bolt Action Rifle VS Varmint Rifle

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Bolt Action Rifle

Rifle

Varmint Rifle

Rifle

Winner

🏆 Bolt Action Rifle

Bolt Action Rifle	Stat	Varmint Rifle
✓ 72	Base Damage	25
50	RPM	160 ✓
60	DPS	67 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
✓ 2.400s	TTK (Close)	4.625s
✓ 3	Shots to Kill	8
2.00x	HS Multiplier	2.00x
6	Magazine	6
2.000s	Reload Speed	2.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range2.400s

Medium Range3.600s

Long Range3.600s

Bolt Action Rifle

Varmint Rifle

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Bolt Action Rifle

Bolt Action Rifle has a 2.225s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Bolt Action Rifle

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Bolt Action Rifle

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Bolt Action Rifle

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Bolt Action Rifle vs Varmint Rifle in Red Dead Redemption 2

The Varmint Rifle's 67 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 60 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 3 for the Bolt Action Rifle, 8 for the Varmint Rifle. Converting that to clock time, the Bolt Action Rifle lands kills in 2.400s where the other needs 4.625s.

Mobility & Handling: Both weapons operate at similar movement speeds — positioning and cover usage matter more than weapon weight here.

Situational Use: The Bolt Action Rifle excels in aggressive push scenarios where TTK dictates the outcome, while the Varmint Rifle may outperform in defensive long-range holds with its different damage profile.

Both weapons are viable in the current meta, but the Bolt Action Rifle offers a slight competitive advantage in most standard combat scenarios.

Bolt Action Rifle Rivals

BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE vs ELEPHANT-RIFLE→BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE vs SPRINGFIELD-RIFLE→BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE vs VARMINT-RIFLE→

Varmint Rifle Rivals

VARMINT-RIFLE vs ELEPHANT-RIFLE→VARMINT-RIFLE vs SPRINGFIELD-RIFLE→VARMINT-RIFLE vs BOLT-ACTION-RIFLE→

Weapon Familiarity and Condition

Weapons perform better the more you use them.

Stat Ratings

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.