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 | Repeating Shotgun |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ 95 | Base Damage | 82 |
| ✓ 180 | RPM | 120 |
| ✓ 285 | DPS | 164 |
| 50 | Accuracy | 50 |
| 50 | Movement Speed | 50 |
| 0% | Armor Pen | 0% |
| ✓ 0.667s | TTK (Close) | 1.000s |
| 3 | Shots to Kill | 3 |
| 2.00x | HS Multiplier | 2.00x |
| 6 | Magazine | 6 |
| 2.000s | Reload Speed | 2.000s |
Comparing the Double-Barreled Shotgun vs the Repeating Shotgun, key metrics separate the two. The Double-Barreled Shotgun dominates the critical time-to-kill metric with a blistering 0.667s over its rival's 1.000s. In terms of raw damage, the Double-Barreled Shotgun pulls ahead with 285 DPS against 164 DPS. The Double-Barreled Shotgun takes 3 shots to drop a target, while the Repeating Shotgun requires 3 shots.
Mobility & Handling: Both weapons operate at similar movement speeds — positioning and cover usage matter more than weapon weight here.
Situational Use: The Double-Barreled Shotgun excels in aggressive push scenarios where TTK dictates the outcome, while the Repeating Shotgun may outperform in defensive long-range holds with its different damage profile.
For ranked matches where consistency beats style, the Double-Barreled Shotgun is the statistically grounded choice — though either weapon rewards a player who understands its effective range.
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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