Vanilla Reanimation Project - Rifle

⭐ ⭐ (458 endorsements) 📥 25,440 downloads 📌 v2.2 📅 9/15/2025
🟡 Updated this year

By Rahneld · Animation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 4/22/2026 📅 Created: 9/15/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #75 of 81 Animation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Vanilla Reanimation Project

2. 0 Updates

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This mod now include "Assault Pack"

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This Mod Changes

Lever-Action Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Gauss Rifle, Railway Rifle, Double Barrel Shotgun, Radium Rifle

Submachine Gun, Combat Shotgun/Rifle, Assault Rifle, Handmade-Assault Rifle

And weapons using same animation

Standalone Tactical Reload Implemented!

Double Action Shotgun

Hunting Rifle

Lever-action Rifle

Gamma Rifle

Railway Rifle

Gauss Rifle

- Credits -

Thanks for showcase video!

Thanks for implement standalone Tactical Reload!

Thanks for provide us decent blender rig and script for modding!

Introducing brand-new, cutting edge BCR system,

Havok aware Bullet Counted Reload(HaBCR)!!!!

It provide more clean and accurate reload logic, also keep as possible as compatibillity with BCR patches!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Vanilla Reanimation Project - Rifle overhauls the reload and fire animations for 10 rifle-class weapons in Fallout 4, including the Lever-Action Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Gauss Rifle, Railway Rifle, Double Barrel Shotgun, Radium Rifle, Submachine Gun, Combat Shotgun/Rifle, Assault Rifle, and Handmade-Assault Rifle. With 458 endorsements and 25,440 downloads, this animation mod is a solid choice for players seeking more realistic and varied gunplay.

✨ Key Features

Replaces animations for 10 rifle-class weapons: Lever-Action Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Gauss Rifle, Railway Rifle, Double Barrel Shotgun, Radium Rifle, Submachine Gun, Combat Shotgun/Rifle, Assault Rifle, and Handmade-Assault Rifle.
Focuses on animation changes only, leaving weapon stats and gameplay untouched.
Part of the Vanilla Reanimation Project series, indicating a consistent style across multiple mods.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 458 endorsements and over 25k downloads—clearly a popular pick.
  • Covers a wide range of rifles, so you get a cohesive animation overhaul without hunting for separate mods.
  • Pure animation tweaks mean no balance changes or stat adjustments—just visual flair.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects rifles; if you want pistols or heavy weapons reanimated, you'll need other mods from the series.
  • Animation mods can conflict with other mods that alter the same weapon meshes or animations—check your load order.
  • Last updated in April 2026, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC if any released after that.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Fallout 4 players who want more realistic and varied rifle animations without changing gameplay. If you're a completionist who loves visual polish and don't mind tweaking load order, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls or only use pistols.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod—it makes load order easier.
  • If you're on PC, make sure to enable mods in your Fallout 4 launcher settings before installing.
  • Pair this with the other Vanilla Reanimation Project mods for a full animation overhaul across all weapon types.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Rahneld
Version
2.2
Downloads
25,440
Endorsements
458
Category
Animation
Created
9/15/2025
Updated
4/22/2026

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