Varmint Rifle 22LR Setter
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #5 of 14 Ammo mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is just a little esp-free ScriptRunner script to set the projectile and ammo use of the Varmint Rifle and Ratslayer to . 22LR. No other changes are made. Intended for use with JSawyer or some such mod that changes the leveled lists. This is just to render the need to patch Varmint Rifle replacers with JSawyer unneeded.
Works with Jsawyer, JSawyer Ultimate, SawyerBatty, etc.
Requires JIP LN, and Johnny Guitar.
Requires Jsawyer of some variety, TTW, or something that changes the Varmint Rifle to use . 22 LR in it's leveled lists.
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A lightweight, esp-free ScriptRunner script that changes the Varmint Rifle and Ratslayer to use .22LR ammo and projectile, with no other alterations. Designed for Fallout: New Vegas players using JSawyer or similar mods that adjust leveled lists. 360 endorsements and 44,231 downloads show solid community adoption.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight and clean—does exactly one thing without touching anything else
- Community-trusted with 360 endorsements and over 44k downloads
- Esp-free means no load order conflicts and easy to remove
⚠️ Cons
- Only works if you have ScriptRunner installed—no mention of it in the description
- Requires a mod like JSawyer to be useful; standalone it just changes ammo type
- Last updated in 2021—may not be tested with the latest game patches or mods
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a more realistic ammo type for the Varmint Rifle and Ratslayer, especially those running JSawyer or other overhaul mods. Skip if you're playing vanilla or don't care about ammo realism.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ScriptRunner installed and properly configured before adding this mod.
- If you're using JSawyer, place this mod after it in your load order to ensure the changes apply.
- Test the Varmint Rifle in-game to confirm the ammo type changed—if not, check ScriptRunner's installation.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- S6S
- Version
- 1fix2
- Downloads
- 44,231
- Endorsements
- 360
- Category
- Ammo
- Created
- 11/18/2021
- Updated
- 12/31/2021
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