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For an overview of sniper rifle models throughout the Fallout series, see Sniper rifle.
Sniper rifle
Damage & attacks
Damage14 - 34
Damage TypeNormal
Attack Modes
SingleAction points AP: 6
Range Range: 50
Ammunition
Ammo Type.223 FMJ
Capacity6
Requirements
Strength5
Hands2
Other
Weight10
Value$ 2200
weapon perkWeapon Long Range
Technical
Prototype id00000143
Message FilePRO ITEM.MSG
 

The DKS-501 sniper rifle is a long range projectile weapon in Fallout 2.

Background[]

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A DKS-501 sniper rifle. Excellent long range projectile weapon.[1] Originally .308, this one is chambered in the more common .223 caliber.[2]A DKS-501 sniper rifle. Excellent long range projectile weapon. Originally .308, this one is chambered in the more common 7.62 caliber.[3]

Characteristics[]

An excellent rifle that will likely be the mainstay of a sniper build throughout the game until the M72 Gauss rifle comes into play. While it costs 7 AP to fire off an aimed shot, the outcome leaves nothing to be desired.

Excellent choice for John Cassidy and Vic, who can turn the tide of a lot of engagements with a well placed shot.


Weapon Ammo Performance vs. armor
None Leather jacket Leather armor Metal armor Combat armor Power armor Advanced power armor
.223 pistol .223 FMJ

24 - 36

20 - 30

17.1 - 26.6

14.4 - 23.4

12 - 20

6.4 - 14.4

3.25 - 9.75

Hunting rifle .223 FMJ

9.6 - 24

8 - 20

5.7 - 17.1

3.6 - 14.4

2.4 - 12

-3.2 - 6.4

-4.55 - 3.25

Sniper rifle .223 FMJ

16.8 - 40.8

14 - 34

11.4 - 30.4

9 - 27

7.2 - 23.2

1.6 - 17.6

-0.65 - 12.35

Bozar .223 FMJ

30 - 42

25 - 35

21.85 - 31.35

18.9 - 27.9

16 - 24

10.4 - 18.4

6.5 - 13

Light support weapon .223 FMJ

24 - 36

20 - 30

17.1 - 26.6

14.4 - 23.4

12 - 20

6.4 - 14.4

3.25 - 9.75

Locations[]

Loot
Non-player characters
  • Found carried by mobsters around New Reno.

References

  1. Fallout Official Survival Guide p.115: "Sniper Rifle: A DKS-501 military-style Sniper Rifle. An accurate weapon at long range."
  2. Fallout and Fallout 2 item description: "{14300}{}{Sniper Rifle}"
    "{14301}{}{A DKS-501 Sniper Rifle. Excellent long range projectile weapon. Originally .308, this one is chambered in the more common .223 caliber. Min ST: 5.}"
    (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
  3. Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel item description: "name_sniperRifle = {Sniper Rifle}"
    "desc_sniperRifle = {A DKS-501 Sniper Rifle. Excellent long range projectile weapon. Originally .308, this one is chambered in the more common 7.62 caliber.}"
    (Items.txt)