Red Dead Redemption 2: Ranking Every Weapon From Worst To Best

Staggeringly damaging, pinpoint-accurate, effective at long ranges and incredibly fast-to-fire.

These four pillars of the Bolt-Action Rifle are what has elevated it to the position of not only RDR 2's best longarm but the most awe-inspiringly impressive weapon in the entire game. The Bolt-Action Rifle satisfies every kind of player.

Need a close quarters weapon? Its incredible damage and firing rate has you covered. Outnumbered and forced behind cover? The speed, range and accuracy of this rifle allows you to thin the herd from a mile away. Or perhaps you want a speedier, more punchy Sniper rifle? Scope attachments means you need not settle for a cumbersome, slow-firing Rolling Block or Carcano.

Despite its number 2 spot, this weapon is absolutely the best weapon you can get your hands on in RDR 2 in terms of sheer versatility and power. However, the number one spot goes to a gun that transcends just stats...