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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.

Pump-Action Shotgun VS Rare Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Pump-Action Shotgun

Shotgun

Rare Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Rare Shotgun

Pump-Action Shotgun	Stat	Rare Shotgun
85	Base Damage	98 ✓
100	RPM	180 ✓
142	DPS	294 ✓
50	Accuracy	50
50	Movement Speed	50
0%	Armor Pen	0%
1.200s	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 Range1.200s

Medium Range1.200s

Long Range1.800s

Pump-Action Shotgun

Rare Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Rare Shotgun

Rare Shotgun has a 0.533s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Rare Shotgun

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Rare Shotgun

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Rare Shotgun

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Pump-Action Shotgun vs Rare Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

Mobility & Handling: Neither weapon dominates in mobility — both options allow similar rotational flexibility in engagements. Breaking this down shots-first: the Pump-Action Shotgun requires 3 shots for a kill, the Rare Shotgun needs 3 — a gap that matters in spray duels. The Rare Shotgun converts those shots faster with 294 DPS versus 142. For pure elimination speed, the Rare Shotgun clocks 0.667s TTK against the rival's 1.200s.

Squad Role: In squad contexts, the Rare Shotgun fits best as an entry fragger given its elimination profile. For cover and support roles, consider the range characteristics of the alternative weapon.

While personal preference matters, mathematics dictates that the Rare Shotgun is the optimal choice for competitive play.

Pump-Action Shotgun Rivals

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