Quick Overview
Red Dead Redemption 2 Rare Shotgun is a Shotgun Weapon Type, which is ideal for hunting and Animals. This weapons best stats are Rate of Fire 2.5/4 (Best) and Rate of Fire 2.5/4 (Good) and its lowest stats being Accuracy 1.2/4 (Weak).
You can attach components like Iron Sights, Wraps.
Rare Shotgun Stats and Gunsmith cost
| Damage | Range | Firing Rate | Reload | Accruacy | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | $95 |
Animal sizes you should hunt with the Rare Shotgun
Rare Shotgun
- Previously owned and cherished by a lonely woodsman living in solitude amongst the trees and wildlife of Roanoke Ridge.
- This gun has an ammo capacity of two rounds, and can use Regular Buckshot, Incendiary Buckshot, Slug and Explosive Slug shotgun ammo.
- A rare Double-Barreled Shotgun with faded brass tarnish and adorned with carvings.
- Belonged to a hermit in Roanoke Ridge.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Rare Shotgun How to Get
Locations where you can find Rare Shotgun.
| Name | How to unlock |
|---|---|
| Rare Shotgun | You can obtain this weapon from killing a special character called the “Hermit”. (Note: You must pick this weapon up, as it will not be unlockable later) |
Rare Shotgun Ammunition
Rare Shotgun ammo types.
| Ammo Types |
|---|
| Regular Slug |
| Explosive Slug |
| Slug Slug |
| Incendiary Buckshot Slug |
| Regular Buckshot Slug |
Ammo Crafting
| Recipe Name | Ingredients | Where to find | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explosive Slug | – 1x Regular Shotgun Shell – 1x Animal Fat | Located between Gaptooth Ridge and Cholla Springs is a burned down alchemist house, right outside it you will find a chest with a pamphlet | Also sold by Fences after “A Short Walk in a Pretty Town” | + 25 Damage | + 20 Accuracy | + 5 Range | Explosive Effect |
Rare Shotgun Components
Weapon modifications you can purchase at the Gunsmith to improve your weapon stats and performance.
Barrel
| Rifling Mods | Effect | Cost |
|---|
Iron Sights
| Iron Sights | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Sights | None | $0.00 |
| Improved Sights | Improves Accuracy | $5.00 |
Weapon Scopes
| Scopes | Effect | Cost |
|---|
Stocks
| Stocks | Effect | Cost |
|---|
Wraps
| Wraps | Effect | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| No Wrap | None | $0.00 |
| Wrap | Adds Leather Wrap to Stock | $10.00 |
Rare Shotgun Styles
Weapon customizations you can purchase at the Gunsmith to change the look of your best weapons.
Metals
| Metals | Barrel | Frame | Trigger | Hammer | Lever | Sight | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | $5.00 | $7.50 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $2.50 | N/A | |
| Nickel | $5.50 | $8.25 | $4.00 | $4.50 | $2.75 | Style | |
| Blued Steel | $6.00 | $9.00 | $4.25 | $5.00 | $3.00 | Style | |
| Blackened Steel | $7.00 | $10.50 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $3.50 | Style | |
| Browned Steel | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Style | |
| Brass | $8.00 | $12.00 | $5.75 | $6.50 | $4.00 | Style | |
| Silver | $9.00 | $13.50 | $6.50 | $7.00 | $4.50 | Style | |
| Gold | $10.00 | $15.00 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 | Style |
Engravings
| Engraving | Base | Art Nouveau | Ornamental | Baroque | Victorian |
|---|
Carvings
| Grip | Base | Buck | Scorpion | Puma | Deer | Rattlesnake | Eagle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.00 | $18.50 | $15.00 | $16.00 | $16.75 | $14.50 | $18.00 |
Leather
| Stock Style | Hazelnut | Olive | Walnut | Pebble | Tobacco | Brick Red | Chestnut | Chocolate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.00 |
Varnish
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