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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.

Double-Barreled Shotgun VS Rare Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Shotgun

Rare Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Rare Shotgun

Double-Barreled Shotgun	Stat	Rare Shotgun
95	Base Damage	98 ✓
180	RPM	180
285	DPS	294 ✓
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

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range0.667s

Medium Range0.667s

Long Range0.667s

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Rare Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Double-Barreled Shotgun has a 0.000s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Double-Barreled Shotgun

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Double-Barreled Shotgun vs Rare Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

The tactical differences between the Double-Barreled Shotgun and Rare Shotgun are stark. Fast eliminations belong to the Double-Barreled Shotgun (0.667s vs 0.667s). Measuring DPS, the Rare Shotgun outputs 294 leaving the other at 285. The bullets-to-kill requirement is 3 for the Double-Barreled Shotgun and 3 for the Rare Shotgun.

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

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.

Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Rare Shotgun has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.

Double-Barreled Shotgun Rivals

DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN vs RARE-SHOTGUN→DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN vs KRAMPUS-SHOTGUN→DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN vs SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN→DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN vs PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN→

Rare Shotgun Rivals

RARE-SHOTGUN vs DOUBLE-BARRELED-SHOTGUN→RARE-SHOTGUN vs KRAMPUS-SHOTGUN→RARE-SHOTGUN vs SAWED-OFF-SHOTGUN→RARE-SHOTGUN vs PUMP-ACTION-SHOTGUN→

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.