Item·Weapons·Semi Auto Rifles
Vaquero
A full-power battle rifle that once armed half the free world. The adjustable gas system keeps it cycling through dust and neglect. Trusted by ranch militias from Sonora to the Four Corners.
Obtained bycrafting1
Requirements
How to obtain
Crafted in recipes 1
Blueprint needed 1
Diagram: Vaquero invention Diagram: Vaquero
Crafting tree
VaqueroDiagram: VaqueroWorkshop lv 3tool: 
Riflesmith's Advanced Station Mk3
Quick-Change Receiver
Niobium Ore×5gathering Niobium node · crafting Niobium Ore
Sealed Bearing Cartridge×5salvage Military Convoy Salvage
Soldier Mandible×5loot Fire Ant Colony
Jackal CarbineDiagram: Jackal CarbineWorkshop lv 2tool: 
Riflesmith's Advanced Station +1
Quick-Action Receiver
Nickel Ore×5gathering Nickel node · crafting Nickel Ore
Industrial Bearing Assembly×5salvage Industrial Waste
Reinforced Talon Guard×5loot Dust Devil Raven · faction store Casa Roja
Scout CarbineDiagram: Scout CarbineWorkshop lv 1tool: 
Rifles Assembly Kit +2
Standard Frame
Steel×7
Iron Ingot×21
Iron Ore×42gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore
Coal×21gathering Coal node · crafting Coal
- Steel×5
- Iron Ingot×15
- Iron Ore×30gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore
- Coal×15gathering Coal node · crafting Coal
Wooden Stock
Self-Adjusting Gas System- Steel×3
- Iron Ingot×9
- Iron Ore×18gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore
- Coal×9gathering Coal node · crafting Coal
Springs & Screws×4salvage Pre-War Garbage · processing Tongs, Sight Adjustment Tool +5
Adaptive Tissue×2loot Mimic
- Springs & Screws×10salvage Pre-War Garbage · processing Tongs, Sight Adjustment Tool +5
Gun Oil×4
Simple Chemicals×20loot Giant Scorpion · salvage Pre-War Consumable
Total raw materials
- Iron Ore×90gathering Iron node · crafting Iron Ore · processing Iron Ore Flake
- Coal×45gathering Coal node · crafting Coal · processing Coal Flake, Black Gunpowder
- Simple Chemicals×20loot Giant Scorpion · salvage Pre-War Consumable · processing Precision File Set, Black Gunpowder, Simple Explosive Charge
- Springs & Screws×14salvage Pre-War Garbage · processing Tongs, Sight Adjustment Tool, Tool Roll +4 · dismantling Deconstruct: Calibrated Alignment Jig, Deconstruct: Reloading Press Arm, Deconstruct: Reloading Press Heavy Frame +4
- Industrial Bearing Assembly×5salvage Industrial Waste
- Nickel Ore×5gathering Nickel node · crafting Nickel Ore · processing Nickel Ore Flake
- Niobium Ore×5gathering Niobium node · crafting Niobium Ore · processing Niobium Flake
- Reinforced Talon Guard×5loot Dust Devil Raven · faction store Casa Roja
- Sealed Bearing Cartridge×5salvage Military Convoy Salvage
- Soldier Mandible×5loot Fire Ant Colony
- Adaptive Tissue×2loot Mimic
Wood×2gathering Dead Tree, Ash Tree · crafting Wood · processing Wooden Stick, Cleaning Rod Assembly, Hammer
Uses the main recipe of each ingredient; items that can be gathered or looted count as raw materials. Output chances and alternative recipes are not considered.
Compatible ammunition
| Round | Tier | Damage | Type | Accuracy | Faction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge | T1 | 3–8 | Pierce | 0 | — |
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge (T2) | T2 | 5–12 | Pierce | 0 | — |
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge (T3) | T3 | 9–20 | Pierce | 0 | — |
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge (C) | T10 | 5–8 | Pierce | 0 | Casa Roja |
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge (R) | T10 | 4–9 | Pierce | 0 | Rangers |
 .30 Carbine Ammo Cartridge (S) | T10 | 2–6 | Energy | 0 | Techno-Shamans |
A weapon accepts ammunition of its own tier or lower; faction ammunition fits any weapon (game guide).
