Varmint Rifle - The Return
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #164 of 412 Weapons mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hello! I'm back yet again this time with a "smaller" gun mod you might recognize, It's the Varmint Rifle!
Don't forget to equip the "Blue Tape" because.. It's blue tape, do you really need more than that?!
THIS MOD DOES NOT REPLACE ANYTHING
Model/Texture/implementation: Me (asXas)
Custom animations by: Haru/Blackxteel
Sounds By: Partisan Executioner
(No other mods are required to run this mod.)
1. 4:
Fixed: The see-through scopes should now work better.
Fixed: Minor naming mistakes.
Fixed: Scope Keyword error.
1. 3:
Added: Standard Scopes (4x, 6x, 10x)
Fixed: Reload animation bone shake
Fixed: the See-through scopes
Fixed: Duplicate Suppressor mod.
Weapon Skins:
The Regular version can only be found on enemies or at vendors. You may need to wait/sleep 24+ hours to refresh the "loot lists".
There is also two "legendary" variants of the gun placed in the world, Ratslayer and The Lazgun With their own custom exclusive skins have fun finding them!
(Note: This mod adds the gun to the leveled list trough script so it wont conflict with other mods.)
The cheating way.
If you can't be bothered to obtain the weapon normaly you can follow these steps.
Open the console and type in the following: player.additem XX001EE5
(XX = the mod's # in your load order, if you're not sure what the # is you can always type "help Varmint 4 weap" in the console and look for "WEAP: Varmint Rifle" get the weapons full ID.)
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--Click on the weapon to got to the mod page--
---Right-handed hunting rifle---
Adds the classic Varmint Rifle from Fallout: New Vegas to Fallout 4, featuring new animations, models, and textures. A highly popular weapon mod with over 7,000 endorsements and 378,000 downloads, last updated in 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 7,011 endorsements and 378k downloads.
- Brings a beloved classic weapon to the Commonwealth with fresh visuals.
- Adds new animations, so it feels more polished than a simple port.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — may have compatibility issues with current game patches.
- Requires manual installation; no mod manager support mentioned.
For Fallout 4 players who miss the Varmint Rifle from New Vegas and want a faithful recreation with improved visuals. Also great for collectors of classic weapons. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls — this is purely a weapon addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's file section for any optional patches or updates that might address compatibility.
- Since it's an older mod, test it in a new save or after backing up your current save to avoid conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager or Vortex to easily enable/disable it if issues arise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- asXas
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 378,205
- Endorsements
- 7,011
- Category
- Weapons
- Created
- 10/17/2016
- Updated
- 10/22/2016
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
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