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Bolt Action Rifle

Ranged weapon Very rare Blueprint

The Bolt Action Rifle loads 4 rounds of 5.56 Rifle Ammo, fits three attachments, and costs 900 scrap on the Workbench Level 3 tech tree.

Damage
80
Rate of fire
35 RPMat most
Magazine
4
Reload
6.102sfor 4 rounds
Draw
1s
Spread, aiming
0°

Damage is one body hit with 5.56 Rifle Ammo, up close.

Bolt Action Rifle recipe

What one batch takes.

The same recipe expanded until every line is something you gather, smelt or loot.

Industrial Conveyor

High Quality Metal
Max
20
Buffer
-
Min
-
Rifle Body
Max
1
Buffer
-
Min
-
Metal Pipe
Max
3
Buffer
-
Min
-
Metal Spring
Max
1
Buffer
-
Min
-

Copy it, then hold Shift and click Paste (JSON) in the conveyor, in game.

Show what gets copied 
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Workbench Level 335syields 1

Researching the blueprint costs 120 scrap at a Research Table.

Bolt Action Rifle stats

Magazine
4
Attachments at once
3
Spread from the hip
1.8°
Damage at range
80%from 175 m on, full up to 35 m
Shots before it breaks
400

What each ammo does in the Bolt Action Rifle

AmmoDamageHeadshotVelocityDamage per second
5.56 Rifle Ammo80×2656.25 m/s29
Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo80+5 within 1.5 m×2393.75 m/s30
HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo80×2787.5 m/s29
Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo89.6×2393.75 m/s32

Damage is one body hit up close, with no armour. A headshot multiplies it against players only. Damage per second empties one magazine and counts the reload. Velocity and spread are applied locally by your game client, while the server bounds their limits.

Attachments that fit the Bolt Action Rifle (11)

Muzzle

Sight

Underbarrel

What the Bolt Action Rifle is looted from

Crates, barrels and NPCs that drop the Bolt Action Rifle, most likely first

FromChanceAmountCondition
Locked Crate22.7%1 to 2100%
Elite Crate3.9%1 to 31 to 5%
Scientist PT Boat Dry Box2.8%1 to 3100%
Helicopter Crate4 crates per Patrol Helicopter2.2%1100%
Heavy Scientist1.8%1 to 2100%
Bradley Crate3 crates per Bradley APC0.87%1100%

Chance is for one container opened or one NPC killed. Amount is how many it holds when it holds any. Condition is the state the item comes out in.

Every loot container, each with its own page

Bolt Action Rifle repair cost

Repair bench, from broken
Needs the blueprint
Yes
Max condition lost
20%from broken, less on lighter damage
Max condition
100

A repair bench charges 20% of the recipe to fix a broken item, less when it is only worn. A component in the recipe is charged as the first ingredient of its own recipe instead, or not at all when it has no recipe.

Bolt Action Rifle recycling

What the Bolt Action Rifle gives back in each recycler

Recycler Efficiency You get
Red recycler75%15 High Quality Metal, 2 + 25% Metal Pipe, 75% Metal Spring, 75% Rifle Body
Green recycler (powered)60%12 High Quality Metal, 1 + 80% Metal Pipe, 60% Metal Spring, 60% Rifle Body
Green recycler50%10 High Quality Metal, 1 + 50% Metal Pipe, 50% Metal Spring, 50% Rifle Body
Yellow recycler40%8 High Quality Metal, 1 + 20% Metal Pipe, 40% Metal Spring, 40% Rifle Body

The Bolt Action Rifle breaks down into High Quality Metal, Metal Pipe, Metal Spring and Rifle Body.

A recycler takes one at a time.

Figures are for one item in perfect condition. Each recycler’s name opens its full table at this item. “2 + 25%” means 2 every time and a 25% chance of one more, and a percentage alone is the chance of getting one.

Bolt Action Rifle skins

38

38 skins on the Steam Market change how the Bolt Action Rifle looks, from $0.85 to $13.68.

Also listed: 7 Twitch and Kick drops, marked “Drop”. They never reach the market, so they have no price.

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Item 30d trend
Dreamcatcher by 👀Abracadaniel, Bau$0.85 StoreLaunch $2.49+3.7%+4.9%+13%-66%
Demon Slayer BAR by alw3ry$0.86 StoreAsk $0.80Launch $1.99+2.4%+1.2%n/a-57%
Caution Bolt Rifle by badtRIP ☣, HULK$0.94 StoreAsk $0.93Launch $1.99-20%-42%-30%-53%
Granny's Bolt by Milho Frito ッ$1.03 StoreLaunch $1.99-1.9%-13%-9.6%-48%
Junkernaught BAR by FUF$1.03 StoreAsk $0.99Launch $1.99+18%+21%+9.6%-48%
Project A.L.P.H.A Bolt Rifle by Soda🍀$1.08 StoreLaunch $1.99-6.9%-3.6%n/a-46%
Smuggler's BAR by xtab$1.12 StoreLaunch $1.99-2.6%-37%-25%-44%
Sandwar BAR by Milho Frito ッ$1.15 StoreAsk $1.24Launch $1.99-8.7%-8.7%-61%-42%
Shark Rifle by TonyaeR, Odissey$1.16 StoreLaunch $1.99-2.5%-4.1%-7.9%-42%
Great War Service Rifle by xtab$1.19 StoreAsk $1.18+11%-8.5%+16%-39%
Steel and Brass BAR by xtab$1.33 StoreAsk $1.32Launch $1.99-0.7%-11%+14%-33%
Rustpunk Rifle by xtab$1.34 CrateAsk $1.33+2.3%-4.3%-74%-74%
Croco Bolt Rifle by LittleRanger, gramcrowen$1.35 StoreAsk $1.44Launch $1.99+2.3%-7.5%+7.1%-32%
Deadly Rose BAR by keke$1.46 StoreAsk $1.45Launch $1.99+12%-14%-31%-27%
Rainbow Pony Bolt by LittleRanger, CiDDi, ViktorTrigger$1.53 StoreAsk $1.51Launch $1.99+4.1%-1.3%n/a-23%
Blackout BAR by MDE$1.61 StoreLaunch $2.99+8.1%-5.3%-14%-46%
Tempered BAR by Milho Frito ッ$1.81 StoreLaunch $4.99+7.7%+0.6%+1.7%-64%
Cel Bolt Rifle by Acheron$1.85 StoreAsk $1.84Launch $2.99-6.6%-6.6%-12%-38%
Ghost Bolt Rifle by Dami$1.85 StoreLaunch $2.49-2.6%-4.1%+27%-26%
Krampus Bolt Rifle by R4YLI ღ, Coba$1.88 StoreAsk $1.89Launch $1.99+8.7%-13%0.0%-5.5%
Poseidon Bolt Rifle by badtRIP ☣, HULK$1.90 StoreLaunch $3.49+47%+24%+11%-46%
Cold Hunter BAR by MDE$1.99 StoreLaunch $3.49-2.5%-7.4%+7.0%-43%
Heat Seeker Bolt Rifle by Veys$2.24 StoreLaunch $3.99-5.5%-2.6%n/a-44%
Beauty Kills by Freddy, Krueger$2.30 StoreLaunch $1.99-2.5%-14%-21%+16%
Tundra Bolt Rifle by toadstool$2.35 StoreLaunch $2.49-10%-25%-20%-5.6%
Redemption BAR by Slan$2.50 StoreLaunch $2.99-4.6%-10%+13%-16%
Apocalyptic Knight Rifle by JohnnyO1dBoy, JohnnyOldBoy$2.57 StoreLaunch $1.99+17%-6.9%+6.2%+29%
Azul Bolt Rifle by retr0$2.57 StoreAsk $2.56Launch $1.99-0.8%-1.2%-3.7%+29%
Survivor BAR by keke$2.80 StoreLaunch $1.99-8.5%-28%-29%+41%
Bolt From Hell by JohnnyO1dBoy, JohnnyOldBoy$2.89 StoreAsk $2.88Launch $1.49-13%+1.4%+6.6%+94%
Hunter's Bolt by Mishka☢$2.91 StoreAsk $2.76Launch $1.99-5.5%-8.8%+17%+46%
Factory New Bolt Rifle by badtRIP ☣, HULK$3.07 StoreAsk $3.05Launch $2.99+0.3%+1.7%n/a+2.7%
Chameleon Bolt Rifle by Milho Frito ッ, Saca de Semilhas$3.16 StoreLaunch $2.49-0.9%+5.7%-19%+27%
Glory Rifle$3.53 StoreAsk $3.50Launch $1.99-7.3%-20%-9.5%+77%
No Mercy Bolt Rifle by badtRIP ☣, HULK$4.72 StoreLaunch $1.99-3.1%+2.6%+14%+137%
Glory BAR by MDE$7.20 StoreAsk $7.18Launch $1.99+2.4%-26%+4.2%+262%
Polymer BAR by Krovv$7.60 StoreAsk $7.52Launch $1.49-5.6%-18%+23%+410%
Army Bolt Rifle by toadstool$13.68 CrateAsk $12.31-8.5%-7.8%+37%+372%
Alpha Bolt Rifle Dropn/an/an/an/a
Elxokas Bolt Rifle Dropn/an/an/an/a131,786 claims
Posty BAR Dropn/an/an/an/a
Ricoy Boltie Dropn/an/an/an/a
Silithur BAR Dropn/an/an/an/a
Team CoconutB Bolt Dropn/an/an/an/a
Team hJune Bolt Dropn/an/an/an/a

Price history

In US dollars, one price a day: the median sale price in the older history, the cheapest listing in the recent part. The dashed line, where there is one, is the highest buy order. A day without a price keeps the last one. Hover or touch the chart to read a day.

All Rust skins

Bolt Action Rifle stats, mechanics, and overview in Rust

In Rust, Bolt Action Rifle is a ranged weapon in the Weapons category (item ID #1588298435, console shortname rifle.bolt). Loaded with standard 5.56 Rifle Ammo, it delivers 80 base impact damage from a 4-round magazine in active combat. Inventory storage holds a single unit per slot, and uncollected ground drops despawn after 1 hour.

A high powered, highly accurate, long range rifle.

  • Blueprint unlock savings (game files): Research Table study (120 scrap) saves 780 scrap (87% less) vs the 900-scrap tech tree branch
  • Burst vs sustained DPS ratio: Fires every 1,700 ms (35 RPM) for 47 raw burst DPS, or 28.6 sustained DPS across the 4.4s reload
  • Per-ammo ballistics & velocity (read from game files): 5.56 Rifle Ammo (80 dmg, 656 m/s); Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo (80 dmg + 5 splash, 394 m/s); HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo (80 dmg, 788 m/s); Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo (89.6 dmg, 394 m/s)
  • Aim cone, durability & TTK breakpoints: 0° ADS spread (1.8° hip), 400 shots to break from full condition

Bolt Action Rifle crafting, blueprint progression, and recycling in Rust

Crafting Bolt Action Rifle in Rust takes 35 seconds at a Workbench Level 3 once the 120 scrap blueprint node is unlocked, with all ballistics, crafting, and durability values read from the Rust game files. Shredding a spare copy at a green recycler recovers base materials at fifty percent yield (vs forty percent at safe-zone yellow units). Damaged copies repair at a Repair Bench for a fraction of recipe cost.

Where it sits

The Bolt Action Rifle holds 4 rounds, as does the Mini Crossbow.

How Bolt Action Rifle compares to related weapons in Rust

When choosing between Bolt Action Rifle and related weapons in Rust, prioritize researching a looted or traded copy at a Research Table (120 scrap) whenever you want to skip the 900-scrap tech tree path and save 780 scrap, or unlock the tech tree branch when your group also needs the prerequisite blueprints.

WeaponDamageFire RateSustained DPSWorkbench / SourceBlueprint (Node / Path)
Bolt Action Rifle 80 dmg35 RPM28.6 DPSWorkbench Level 3120 node / 900 path
LR-300 Assault Rifle 40 dmg500 RPM160.4 DPSMilitary crate / VendorUncraftable
Semi-Automatic Rifle 40 dmg343 RPM91.1 DPSWorkbench Level 260 node / 930 path
MP5A4 37.5 dmg600 RPM163 DPSWorkbench Level 3120 node / 420 path

Related items

Compare Bolt Action Rifle with closely related ranged weapon sheets in the Rust item catalog:

To compare Bolt Action Rifle against every item in its inventory category, browse All 85 items in Weapons, or plan prerequisite scrap paths on the The Workbench Level 3 tech tree, tile by tile.

Frequently asked questions about Bolt Action Rifle in Rust

What are the damage, fire rate, and range stats of the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

Loaded with standard ammunition, the Bolt Action Rifle deals 80 base damage per hit up to a 35 RPM semi-automatic ceiling (28.6 sustained DPS) in Rust, dropping to 80% damage past 175 m. It belongs to the Weapons category under numeric ID 1588298435 across 85 weapons.

What ammo does the Bolt Action Rifle use in Rust?

The Bolt Action Rifle fires 5.56 Rifle Ammo, Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo, HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo and Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo, 4 rounds to a magazine in Rust. Holding the reload key (R) opens the radial selector to swap compatible ammunition types from your inventory.

What attachments fit the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

Up to 3 weapon mods equip simultaneously on the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust across 11 compatible attachments: muzzle (Military Silencer, Muzzle Boost, Muzzle Brake, Oil Filter Silencer, Soda Can Silencer); sight (8x Zoom Scope, Holosight, Simple Handmade Sight, Variable Zoom Scope); underbarrel (Weapon flashlight, Weapon Lasersight).

How do you get the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

The Bolt Action Rifle is crafted at a Workbench Level Three from 20 High Quality Metal, 1 Rifle Body, 3 Metal Pipe and 1 Metal Spring in 35 seconds, once the blueprint is learned in Rust. It belongs to the Weapons category under numeric ID 1588298435 across 85 weapons.

Which crates drop the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

The Bolt Action Rifle drops from 6 container and NPC loot tables in Rust, led by Locked Crate (22.7% chance), Elite Crate (3.9% chance), and Scientist PT Boat Dry Box (2.8% chance). It belongs to the Weapons category under numeric ID 1588298435 across 85 weapons.

What does the Bolt Action Rifle recycle into in Rust?

The Bolt Action Rifle recycles in Rust at an unpowered green recycler into 10 High Quality Metal, 1 Metal Pipe plus a 50% chance of one more, a 50% chance of a Metal Spring and a 50% chance of a Rifle Body.

How much does it cost to repair the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

A repair bench fixes the Bolt Action Rifle from broken for 7 High Quality Metal in Rust. Repairing at a Repair Bench requires no learned blueprint or rare component body, scaling material cost to missing durability while permanently capping maximum condition by 20% across a full repair.

How long does the Bolt Action Rifle take to despawn in Rust?

Dropped with nothing attached or inside in Rust, the Bolt Action Rifle despawns after 1 hour by default. Picking it back up into an inventory or placing it inside a storage container resets the ground despawn timer, which the server determines by item rarity tier.

What is the item ID for the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

The Bolt Action Rifle has 32-bit signed item ID 1588298435 and shortname rifle.bolt in Rust. Server plugins, custom loot tables, Vending Machine listings, and automated Industrial Conveyor filter strings reference these two identifiers under the Weapons category (stack limit 1 unit per slot).

What is the give command for the Bolt Action Rifle in Rust?

Server administrators in Rust spawn the Bolt Action Rifle in the F1 developer console by typing inventory.give rifle.bolt 1 or inventory.giveid 1588298435 1 for a single unit. Both console spawn commands require administrator or moderator privileges on the server, while regular players can bind a quick-craft shortcut key instead.