Weapon Familiarity and Condition
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
All firearms, bows, and melee weapons mapped with damage and RPM statistics.
Frontier Mechanics Comparison


| Double-Barreled Shotgun | Stat | Krampus Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Base Damage | 95 |
| 180 | RPM | 180 |
| 285 | DPS | 285 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| 0.667s | TTK (Close) | 0.667s |
| 3 | Shots to Kill | 3 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
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.The Double-Barreled Shotgun's 285 DPS output is the deciding edge here, outpacing the 285 DPS alternative in sustained firefights. Shots-to-kill: 3 for the Double-Barreled Shotgun, 3 for the Krampus Shotgun. Converting that to clock time, the Double-Barreled Shotgun lands kills in 0.667s where the other needs 0.667s.
Mobility & Handling: Weapon weight is nearly identical here, removing mobility as a differentiating factor in this matchup.
Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Krampus Shotgun has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.
Weapons perform better the more you use them.
Base power before ammo modifiers.
Express ammo provides a sheer damage boost.
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.
All stats matched with GTABase ratings.
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