No Random Gun Shell Ejection Direction

⭐ ⭐ (829 endorsements) 📥 18,359 downloads 📌 v1 📅 12/2/2015
⚪ Last updated 2015

By svaalbard · Ammo

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 12/2/2015 📅 Created: 12/2/2015
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #6 of 15 Ammo mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

This mod was made with FO4Edit v3. 1. 3. Thanks to Elminster and the FO4Edit team. Please watch the video for a good demo of what the mod does.

When firing a weapon in game, I felt like the random ejection rate is way too high, which the shell casings clipping through the weapon model quite often. So I set it much lower, almost so that the random ejection direction is close to 0 (0. 05 to be exact, down from 0. 45). So there is a little bit of randomness, but not a lot like in the vanilla game.

I also set the lifetime of the spent casings to last 2 minutes long on the ground.

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If you use Shell Rain - load my mod first if you want to have Shell Rains 10 minute fGunShellLifetime. Otherwise, load my mod after Shell Rain to have a 2 minute fGunShellLifetime.

This isn't really a super realistic mod (I've shot many guns before - no autos though), so perhaps I will upload a version with a greater shell ejection direction and other tweaks later, but of course less than vanilla Fallout 4. Mainly this is just a personal preference mod I thought I would share.

Installation Instructions

Use NMM or install manually.

Uninstallation Instructions

Simply delete the .esp and you should be good to go

Credits

Thanks to the Shell Rain mod by pauderek http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/870/? for the longer shell lifetime. I felt like 10minutes is way too much, so instead I use two minutes.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod reduces the random shell ejection direction in Fallout 4 from 0.45 to 0.05, making ejected casings fly in a more consistent direction. It's a simple tweak for players who find the default random ejection too erratic.

✨ Key Features

Lowers random shell ejection direction from 0.45 to 0.05
Affects all weapons with shell ejection
Simple gameplay tweak for more realistic casing behavior

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 829 endorsements
  • High download count (18,359) shows demand
  • Tiny change that can improve immersion without altering balance

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with current game patches
  • Only affects ejection direction, not other aspects of gunplay
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who notice and dislike the erratic shell ejection and want a more consistent visual effect. Skip if you don't care about casing physics or want more substantial gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple tweak, you can install it manually by placing the file in your Data folder.
  • If you use a mod manager, just download and activate — no load order concerns.
  • Test with a few different weapons to see the effect; it's subtle but noticeable.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
svaalbard
Version
1
Downloads
18,359
Endorsements
829
Category
Ammo
Created
12/2/2015
Updated
12/2/2015

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