Lore Friendly 5.56 Collection (New Vegas LMG - R91 - Van Buren .223 Autoloader)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #268 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<<Major Update to Collection>>
<<See Logs for changes. XBox in a week or two (have to resize textures and see if there are new bugs)>>
A lore friendly weapon in 5. 56 for each ballistic perk. The New Vegas Light Machine Gun, the R91, and a . 223 pistol from the cancelled Black Isle Fallout 3.
General
Each weapon has plenty of attachments in all standard categories, and are balanced around vanilla damage values (although, as usual, my automatic receivers do about 10% more damage than vanilla ones). The New Vegas LMG and the Van Buren Autoloader each have one unique out in the world, and the XR92 has two. There is also a static spawn of each weapon, and a few new surprises in the attachments that I haven't done before. All are added to their leveled lists between levels 18 and 25.
All files require Nuka World, though this is a soft requirement for the 5. 56 Autoloader. It can load without NW and you'll just be missing the combat sight texture.
All animations are independent and will not interfere with any other Nuka World Handmade Rifle animations you may have installed.
Why are these three separate sets of plugins and archives? Because I like to give people some freedom to manage their game, and this structure makes it easier to patch, especially on Xbox. I also figure anyone who has built a Load Order that is hitting the Archive Limit probably knows how to handle it.
ESL flagged? Yes.
See Through Scopes? Maybe later.
Tactical Reload Patch - Say thank you to Targetedfox.
R-Series (R91, Infiltrator, XR92)
The R-Series includes the classic R91, the Infiltrator, and my own creation, the XR92, all as one weapon. The XR92 specifically is to the R91 what the CAR-15/XM177 was to the M16, though less successful. It's appearance is loosely based on the CETME L. In game you will see this combination listed as the "Defense Rifle." Why? A couple reasons. First, obviously, Assault Rifle is already taken. In addition, the R91 that we see in FO3 is primarily used by the National Guard, and the XR92 of my design ended up as a weapon for reservists. With both weapons intended for use on the home front, Defense made the most sense to fit the vanilla naming scheme.
It can be found primarily on Gunners, though a few may have found their way into boss hands in other factions.
14 Receivers (Receivers can spawn in either the green XR92 or classic R91 style. Stats are the same regardless.)
5 Stocks/Furniture Sets
3 Magazines
First and Third person animations
Custom Sounds
Static Spawn:
This mod adds three lore-friendly 5.56 weapons to Fallout: New Vegas: the New Vegas Light Machine Gun, the R91 assault rifle, and a .223 pistol from the cancelled Van Buren. Each weapon is tied to a ballistic perk, offering variety for different builds. With 2,627 endorsements and 221,096 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking authentic Fallout weaponry.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,627 endorsements and 221k downloads.
- Fills a niche for lore-friendly 5.56 weapons across different perk builds.
- Includes a unique Van Buren pistol that's a piece of Fallout history.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches or mods.
- Requires the base game and may need compatibility patches for other weapon mods.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want lore-friendly 5.56 weapons that fit different perk builds. If you're a collector of classic Fallout firearms or want to diversify your arsenal without breaking immersion, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or high-tech sci-fi weapons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's compatibility with other weapon mods you have installed, especially if they alter leveled lists.
- If you're using the New Vegas Script Extender (NVSE), ensure it's up to date for best performance.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- jkruse05
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 221,096
- Endorsements
- 2,627
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 7/19/2022
- Updated
- 11/5/2023
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