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A long-range precision rifle with high damage per shot, ideal for eliminating targets at extreme distances in GTA VI.
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The Bolt Action Sniper is a precision rifle that appeared in GTA Online as part of the Arena War update and returns in GTA VI. As a bolt-action design, it trades fire rate for raw accuracy and per-shot damage — each round must be chambered manually, making follow-up shots slow but devastating when they connect.
In the sniper weapon category, the Bolt Action Sniper occupies the high-damage, low-rate-of-fire niche. It is the weapon of choice for players who can reliably land headshots or who need to eliminate targets at extreme range with a single shot. The deliberate pace of bolt-action shooting rewards patience and positioning over aggressive play, making it a fundamentally different tool than semi-automatic sniper rifles like the Heavy Sniper.
Its inclusion in GTA VI suggests that long-range combat will play a meaningful role in the game, whether in story missions, free roam, or potential online modes. The weapon's Arena War origins in GTA Online hint that Rockstar may have updated its design for the Leonida setting, but its core identity — precision, power, and patience — remains intact.
A long-range precision rifle with high damage per shot, ideal for eliminating targets at extreme distances in GTA VI.
The Bolt Action Sniper is a sniper weapon in GTA VI.
Last updated: 2026-09-06
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