L96 Rifle
A high-end bolt-action sniper rifle with the fastest bullet velocity in Rust, found in elite loot.
Damage & Attachments
Ammo Types
5.56 Rifle Ammo | Standard rifle round. |
HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo | Higher velocity, flatter trajectory. |
Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo | Damages structures; less player damage. |
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo | Starts fires; reduced direct damage. |
Compatible Attachments
Recycling
High Quality Metal | ×16 |
Metal Pipe | ×2 |
Metal Spring | ×2 |
Rifle Body | ×1(40%) |
Metal Pipe | ×1(40%) |
High Quality Metal | ×24 |
Metal Pipe | ×3 |
Metal Spring | ×3 |
Rifle Body | ×1(60%) |
Metal Pipe | ×1(60%) |
Radtown recyclers (found in monuments) give more than the safe-zone recyclers at Outpost and Bandit Camp. A percentage next to a yield is the chance of receiving it.
Repair
High Quality Metal | ×13 |
Cost shown is the maximum, to repair from near-broken to full condition.
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