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==Characteristics==
  
==Characteristics==
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The grenade rifle launches [[40mm grenade (Fallout: New Vegas)|40mm grenade]]s over a respectable distance. Although its range is longer than regular hand grenades, its ammunition is less powerful and its single-shot, break-action design make rapid fire impossible. Unlike the [[grenade launcher]], it requires a Strength of 3 to carry.
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The grenade rifle launches [[40mm grenade (Fallout: New Vegas)|40mm grenade]]s over a respectable distance. Although its range is longer than regular hand grenades and the fuse is impact-triggered instead of timed, its ammunition is less powerful and its single-shot, break-action design makes rapid fire impossible. Unlike the [[Grenade launcher (Fallout: New Vegas)|grenade launcher]], it requires a Strength of 3 to carry.
   
 
===Durability===
  
===Durability===
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==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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* In [[Nipton]], in a house east of Nipton General Store in a Very Easy locked safe, along with a copy of [[Patriot's Cookbook]] and some [[40mm grenade (Fallout: New Vegas)|40mm grenade]]s.
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* In [[Nipton]], in a house east of Nipton General Store in a Very Easy locked safe, along with a copy of ''[[Patriot's Cookbook]]'' and some [[40mm grenade (Fallout: New Vegas)|40mm grenade]]s.
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* Can be found on [[Boomers]]. In addition, there are two free grenade rifles on the bodies of the two Boomers in the [[Nellis Array]], and one to be stolen in [[Pearl's barracks]].
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* Can be found on [[Boomers]]. In addition, there are two free grenade rifles on the bodies of the two Boomers in the [[Nellis array]], and one to be stolen in [[Pearl's barracks]].
 
* Sold by [[Lacey]] in the barracks at the [[Mojave Outpost]].
  
* Sold by [[Lacey]] in the barracks at the [[Mojave Outpost]].
 
* Carried by [[Oscar Velasco]].
  
* Carried by [[Oscar Velasco]].
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* Dropped by several [[Fiends]] in [[Vault 3]].
  
* Dropped by several [[Fiends]] in [[Vault 3]].
 
* Carried by some [[Jackal gang leader]]s and members after the recent patch.
  
* Carried by some [[Jackal gang leader]]s and members after the recent patch.
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* [[Vipers]] often carry them, and they can frequently be found on [[Vipers]] at [[Horowitz farmstead]] and [[Raided Farmstead]].
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* [[Vipers]] often carry them, and they can frequently be found on [[Vipers]] at [[Horowitz farmstead]] and the [[raided farmstead]].
 
* Can be pickpocketed from [[Mags]] at [[Camp Golf]].
  
* Can be pickpocketed from [[Mags]] at [[Camp Golf]].
   
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* The ladder-type rear sight on the weapon is not used when aiming, instead, the player aims down the barrel, using only the front sight.
  
* The ladder-type rear sight on the weapon is not used when aiming, instead, the player aims down the barrel, using only the front sight.
 
* Due to the unusual shape of the weapon's stock (when compared to most shoulder-fired shotguns in the game) the stock rests above the player's shoulder when aiming in 3rd-person mode.
  
* Due to the unusual shape of the weapon's stock (when compared to most shoulder-fired shotguns in the game) the stock rests above the player's shoulder when aiming in 3rd-person mode.
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* This weapon has the most unique counterparts in the entire game with DLC installed, Reaching a total of 4, of which include:
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:*[[Thump-Thump]]
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:*[[Red Victory grenade rifle]]
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:*[[Mercenary's grenade rifle]]
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:*[[Great Bear grenade rifle]]
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* Looking down the barrel with no ammunition left, still shows the weapon is loaded with a grenade.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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The grenade rifle is based on the real world [[Wikipedia:M79 grenade launcher|M79 grenade launcher]]<ref>http://www.formspring.me/JESawyer/q/247956714832272894</ref> from the early sixties.
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The grenade rifle is based on the real world [[Wikipedia:M79 grenade launcher|M79 grenade launcher]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20130209011941/formspring.me/JESawyer/q/247956714832272894 J.E. Sawyer on Formspring]</ref> from the early sixties.
   
 
==Bugs==
  
==Bugs==
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*{{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes, the launcher will not fire if you are not aiming down the sight.
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{{Platforms|xbox360}} Sometimes, the launcher will not fire if you are not aiming down the sight. {{Verify|verified}}
   
 
==Sounds==
  
==Sounds==
 
{|
  
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| [[File:Grenade rifle icon.png|75x75px]]
  
| [[File:Grenade rifle icon.png|75x75px]]
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| [[File:Wpn grenadelauncher fire 2d 01.ogg|noicon]]
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| [[File:Wpn grenadelauncher fire 2d 01.ogg|noicon|200px]]
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| [[File:ReloadVB.png|80x80px]]
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| [[File:ReloadVB.png|75x75px]]
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| [[File:Wpn grdlaunch push.ogg|noicon]]
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| [[File:Wpn grdlaunch push.ogg|noicon|200px]]
 
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==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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GrenadeRifleLongFNV.png|Grenade rifle with the long barrel modification.
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GrenadeRifleLongFNV.png|Grenade rifle with the long barrel modification
 
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Revision as of 16:26, 22 May 2015

 
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The grenade rifle is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.

Characteristics

The grenade rifle launches 40mm grenades over a respectable distance. Although its range is longer than regular hand grenades and the fuse is impact-triggered instead of timed, its ammunition is less powerful and its single-shot, break-action design makes rapid fire impossible. Unlike the grenade launcher, it requires a Strength of 3 to carry.

Durability

The grenade rifle can fire a total of about 495 standard rounds from full condition before breaking.

Mods

Variants

Comparison

Legend 
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)Attacks in V.A.T.S.- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)Action point cost- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per action point- Damage per action point
Damage per second- Damage per secondWeapon spread- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage- Area of effect damageMagazine capacity (shots per reload)- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration- Effect damage & durationDurability (number of attacks before breaking)- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects- Bonus effectsWeight- Weight
Attacks per second- Attacks per secondValue in caps- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier- Critical chance % multiplierValue to weight ratio- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage- Critical damageSkill required- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration- Critical effect damage & durationStrength required- Strength required
With all mods attached- With all mods attached
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)Damage per attack (damage per projectile)Damage per secondArea of effect damageAttacks per secondCritical Chance % multiplierCritical damageAction Point costDamage per action pointWeapon spreadMagazine capacity (shots per reload)Durability (number of attacks before breaking)WeightValue in capsValue to weight ratioSkill requiredStrength required
Grenade rifle 2
218.61002.14x11352.91.01495630050253
Great Bear grenade rifle Lonesome Road (add-on)15
246.41002.14x115323.60.5112455950190253
Mercenary's grenade rifle Courier's Stash2
218.61002.14x11352.91.014955.530054.503
Red Victory grenade rifle Lonesome Road (add-on)2
327.91003.21x11293.51.016204950237.5253
Thump-Thump 2
284.11002.79x11352.90.816205.5800145.5253

Locations

Notes

  • The ladder-type rear sight on the weapon is not used when aiming, instead, the player aims down the barrel, using only the front sight.
  • Due to the unusual shape of the weapon's stock (when compared to most shoulder-fired shotguns in the game) the stock rests above the player's shoulder when aiming in 3rd-person mode.
  • This weapon has the most unique counterparts in the entire game with DLC installed, Reaching a total of 4, of which include:
  • Looking down the barrel with no ammunition left, still shows the weapon is loaded with a grenade.

Behind the scenes

The grenade rifle is based on the real world M79 grenade launcher[1] from the early sixties.

Bugs

Xbox 360Xbox 360 Sometimes, the launcher will not fire if you are not aiming down the sight. [verified]

Sounds

Grenade rifle icon ReloadVB

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ J.E. Sawyer on Formspring
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