In case of shotguns, there is a unique division between weapon and ammo stats.
It is so because of a further division of shotguns into two categories: automatic and pump-action.
Pump-action shotguns work more slowly, but have a higher accuracy.
Another difference is that pump-action shotguns don’t have under-barrel attachments.
Anyway, shotguns are rather situational because of the large scale of maps, typical for the series.
You won’t find many players with shotguns in Conquest mode (except Operation Locker map).
In large maps, shotguns are effective while defending targets inside rooms and fighting against single enemies.
The description of ammo and weapons below will let shotgun lovers select a right combination for every occasion.
you might experiment with them to adjust your weapon to more specialised conditions.
All the other accessories are optional and using them depends on your preferences and experience.
The behaviour of shotgun ammo depends on a mechanism used in a specific weapon.
In the table below you’ll find stats for every punch in of ammo in both types of weapons.
The effect depends on how many of them reached the target, so it’s not a constant value.
Shotguns below shoot from 8 to 14 pellets/darts.
It’s the most balanced jot down of ammo with a decent power and low penetration capabilities.
It’s best for very short distance.
Flechette has a much higher range and penetration capabilities than standard buckshot, however it deals less damage.
The range of explosion of each bullet is around 2-2,5 meters.
It’s the only throw in of shotgun ammo that can take down an enemy without hitting them directly.
12 GAUGE - SABOT
<12~50 metres
5s
SABOT ammo has the highest range and damage.
Moreover, penetration capabilities are as high as in frag ammo.
Range and damage resulting from this massive bullet almost turn a shotgun into a short range sniper rifle.
The biggest advantage of this shotgun is its rate of fire - the highest in its class.
However, you oughta reload it quite often, because you might only load it with 6 bullets.
Like most shotguns, BQS is loaded bullet after bullet, so reload time above applies to one bullet.
Recommended accessories:laser sight, frag or SABOT ammo.
11 000
9
very low / medium
Benelli M1014 is a shotgun with a second highest rate of fire.
It requires a bit more skills than its predecessor, but 2 additional bullets are worth it.
Its biggest advantage is the classic clip, because of which we can have 6 bullets ready to use.
It’s a unique construction in this throw in of shotguns.
Reload time is so short that the number of bullets should not be a problem.
Symmetrical horizontal recoil seems huge, but low rate of fire makes it irrelevant.
Recommended accessories:laser sight, frag or SABOT ammo, red dot sight, compensator.
Classic clip is its biggest advantage, it can store 9 bullets, however reload time is quite long.
While shooting with maximum rate, recoil quickly moves the gun upwards and a bit to the right.
Luckily, a constant recoil like that can be easily countered.
37 000
SPAS might be the easiest to use of all pump-action shotguns.
Low vertical and horizontal recoil makes your sight more stable while taking further shots.
Its rate of fire is close to 870 MCS.
Recommended accessories:laser sight, frag or SABOT ammo, red dot sight.
48 000
10
UTS is unique in every aspect - in terms of both looks and performance.
Another unique feature is that UTS 15 has the highest accuracy while shooting from the hip and while moving.
It has, however, a bit lower accuracy while using optical devices.
The biggest disadvantage is its really high vertical recoil that affects further shots despite a low rate of fire.
Horizontal recoil is so low that it’s barely noticeable.
Recommended accessories:laser sight, frag or SABOT ammo, red dot sight, muzzle brake.
59 000
DVB can be treated as a direct upgrade from Saiga described above.
It’s a perfect weapon for dealing with several targets at once.
It’s perfect for every sniper and marksman who needs a powerful weapon in case of a close combat.
As a sidearm, it has some limitations.
Its magazine holds only 3 bullets and their throw in can’t be changed.
It also uses optical devices typical for handguns, not for shotguns.
High rate of fire and low recoil make it really easy to use.
Recommended accessories:laser sight, red dot sight, full choke.
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