The Varmint Rilfe is not the BEST weapon for PVP

[Vaderspupil]

3 minutes ago, Gunther said:

The Springfield fire rate & reload speed seem a bit slow for my preference. Do you find the extra damage worth the trade off vs using a bolt action?

IMHO, yes especially if you use more powerful ammo like express and are using damage buff ability cards and/or headshot protection like slow and steady.

[Truth]

15 minutes ago, HuDawg said:

I give zero shits about a VR.  For good reason.     Its not the fastest gun for head shots and its the worst gun for body shots.

BUT it's the cheapest gun AND holds 14 rounds. Good starter gun, but I agree that there are better options.

[HuDawg]

Just now, Truth said:

BUT it's the cheapest gun AND holds 14 rounds. Good starter gun, but I agree that there are better options.

Well its better than the carbine.. that's for sure..lol

 

[Gunther]

11 minutes ago, RED_DEADMAN said:

 

The extra amount of damage is so marginal that its irrelevant but I still prefer the springfield to be honest. For pvp, I rarely use a rifle unless they are unreachable with the Lancaster. Lancaster is the best gun in the game. IMO. The Litchfield looks better on paper but the stats don't translate to gameplay. If you haven't tried the Lancaster then id highly recommend.

Good to know. My next purchase was gonna be a Litchfield actually. So you think the Lancaster is the better investment? 

[HuDawg]

6 minutes ago, Gunther said:

Good to know. My next purchase was gonna be a Litchfield actually. So you think the Lancaster is the better investment? 

Litch is better for body shots..  Depends on how you play really.

 

[Gunther]

19 minutes ago, HuDawg said:

Litch is better for body shots..  Depends on how you play really.

 

Gotcha. Well I created a new topic separate from this varmint rifle discussion, more along the lines of what people do prefer to use. Interested to see everyone's opinion.

[HuDawg]

13 minutes ago, Gunther said:

Gotcha. Well I created a new topic separate from this varmint rifle discussion, more along the lines of what people do prefer to use. Interested to see everyone's opinion.

You can test the guns in single player..   (well if you progressed far enough to own every weapon).  Which is probably the best way feel out the weapons you like.

But as far as Litch VS Lancaster goes.. Its basically comes down to speed vs power.

[G IR U IB]

I got the one but rarely use it. Someone at work said its the best cause of low recoil. I mainly use bolt action rifle or schofield pistol. 

But I don't do pvp events or really shoot people unless they kill me me first. 

[RED_DEADMAN]

On ‎1‎/‎14‎/‎2019 at 10:14 AM, Gunther said:

Good to know. My next purchase was gonna be a Litchfield actually. So you think the Lancaster is the better investment? 

Definitely go with the Lancaster if your not into "personal preference" and you simply want the best repeater hands down. Damage means almost nothing when a headshot puts someone down in one shot...(not everyone I know) but consider the fact that it fires quicker, and I promise you its much more accurate. You almost have to go for body shots with the Litch. Which sucks because I love the look of the Litch much more (don't mind the Lancaster look at all either though).   Basically, you should be using dead for almost every shot you take but eventually you run out....the Litchfield will not serve you well all in those cases.    One time I accidently switched guns by accident and couldn't figure out why my repeater all of sudden quit working properly. I went to clean it and realized it was the wrong gun. Bottom line. Hope this helps

[Kean_1]

1 hour ago, RED_DEADMAN said:

Definitely go with the Lancaster if your not into "personal preference" and you simply want the best repeater hands down. Damage means almost nothing when a headshot puts someone down in one shot...(not everyone I know) but consider the fact that it fires quicker, and I promise you its much more accurate. You almost have to go for body shots with the Litch. Which sucks because I love the look of the Litch much more (don't mind the Lancaster look at all either though).   Basically, you should be using dead for almost every shot you take but eventually you run out....the Litchfield will not serve you well all in those cases.    One time I accidently switched guns by accident and couldn't figure out why my repeater all of sudden quit working properly. I went to clean it and realized it was the wrong gun. Bottom line. Hope this helps

Yeah, I've played with both but keep going back to the Lancaster.  ......plus, although I like the style and history of the Henry rifle (wouldn't mind owning one IRL), I'm more of a "Yellow Boy" fan.