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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.

Rare Shotgun VS Sawed-off Shotgun

Frontier Mechanics Comparison

Rare Shotgun

Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun

Shotgun

Winner

🏆 Rare Shotgun

Rare Shotgun	Stat	Sawed-off Shotgun
✓ 98	Base Damage	90
180	RPM	180
✓ 294	DPS	270
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

Rare Shotgun

Sawed-off Shotgun

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Rare Shotgun

Rare Shotgun has a 0.000s 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: Rare Shotgun vs Sawed-off Shotgun in Red Dead Redemption 2

From a raw firepower perspective, the Rare Shotgun outputs 294 DPS compared to 270 from its opponent. This damage advantage translates to in-fight pressure: the Rare Shotgun requires 3 shots-to-kill while the Sawed-off Shotgun needs 3. In the time domain, the Rare Shotgun completes eliminations in 0.667s versus 0.667s.

The data is clear: the Rare Shotgun holds the edge in direct confrontations. Smart loadout decisions prioritize math over preference, and the numbers here are unambiguous.

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→

Sawed-off Shotgun Rivals

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

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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.