Its true. As cool as the AMR is, its a very heavy weapon that uses very heavy and unique ammo (Its the only weapon that uses the .50 MG round). When you compare it to other weapons such as the Brush gun and ranger sequoia, it kind of falls flat. Both of those weapons have impressive damage, comparable to AMR after applying the right ammunition and perks, weigh much less, are almost as accurate (Sequoia is amazingly accurate with trigger discipline) and the .45-70 SWC ammunition they use also has armor piercing capability. In addition, their rate of fire is much faster, making them viable weapons in short-medium range fights, where as the AMR does not hold up very well in those situations, especially again multiple targets.

With my current character, i ended up dumping the AMR for the Sequoia, Brush Gun and Mysterious Magnum (which is used as a holdout weapon when entering casinos). Have been much better off since.

Don't you mean Anti-Materiel Rifle?


http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-Materiel_Rifle



I like the AMR, but I personally prefer the All American.

The All American may not drop 'em in one shot but it can shoot like 4 shots per AMR's 1. (Rough estimation on that one.)

gun is great for deathclaws.

Doesnt seem to wear out quickly, especially with the "Regular Matienence" perk. and its quite effective

You miss read my post and hacked up my quote.

When describing the rifles combat role I said it is an armor neutralizing rifle, as in that is what its purpose is, to neutralize a target's armor.

I believe in IRL, the rifle isn't really used against humans but armored vehicles and such.

Exactly. It is not the right tool for every job, but for the right job, it is the only tool.




Yes, there is no practical reason. And no one needs to have a Corvette or Porsche or Camaro or other sports car to commute to work either. But you just know that if you had one, you would drive it to work, and park in the Presidents Reserved Parking space and smirk at him as you walk in and plant a bit ol wet kiss on his Executive Assistant.

Well, it would be reasonable that NCR finding AMR be an effective weapon against PA and in turn encourage weapon dealers like Gunrunners to sell it.

My first problem with AMR is the fact that while most weapon in FO3 and NV have their weight unit mixed up (Winchester Lever-action weights more like 4kg than 4lbs), AMR have a (rather) realistic weight of 20lbs.

Another one is absurdly long bolt operation; it totally make sense that with reasonable agility I am better off reloading than wait for the bolt action (or worst, quick swap).

Than I got to found unique primer to reload my empty case (lucky I don't need a scrap metal for each round, as they should have been at least steel core).

I went through the game using the AMR alone and found that it was pretty easy to do. I have only taken cowboy perks on 1 of my gun characters and am now sniping with a hunting revolver

The AMR is based of the PGM II Hecate right? I'm no fire arms expert, but I think so. From my searching it seems like there's a few variations.

I known there's a few fire arms enthusiasts on this board has, anyone actually fired the PGM II Hecate?

Just thought I'd link some youtube vids of the PGM II Hecate in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnybVDE6j7s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1Ue4Zajh4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh7-QGOtuKQ&feature=related

I'm not the biggest fan of the AMR in FNV, but doing a bit of research makes me want to create a build for this gun.

AMR makes for epic VATS moment at medium range. I hate VATS a little less when I realised this.

According to wiki the weapon actually weighs 30 pounds without optics. Just for trivia.

I dont use this rifle due to the brush gun making it look like a little girl.
And i though it was a m87 barret?

Unless someone on here is in the french military I would be suprised to find out someone shot one.

And it's not even similar to the Barrett.

Wonder if they use em in the foreign legion.

Wiki said the Brits use it as well, but I'm not sure.

In other anti-material news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ft2j6J4NcY. What would that do to a death claw?

my only beef is that gauss rifle is just better in almost every way. i have EW at 85 and guns at 85 and guass does 110 dmg AMR 100 the ammo is more abundant than 50 cal rounds and it dosen't cost 8k for 1

But the Gauss has less HP than a 9mm pistol

well i have raul's perk

Seriously???

I use the AMR all the time on my NCR character. At first to match the NCR image, later because I got used to it.
I would argue the AMR can be used anywhere as long as you're a calm, decent aimer, EXCEPT for Cazadors. There's no reason to use that much power and that much time just to shoot off a wing. You'll get swarmed after one shot fired.

Well I have 100 Sneak, 100 Guns, Hand Loader, Weapon Handling, 6 STR, Better Criticals, Spotter, Boone with his AMR with Match, a 100% CND AMR, and a clear shot to the cranium.

The AMR is actully a good close quarters weapon, shove the barrel down there throat and pull the trigger.
I still find that he cycles the bolt slow.

The Gauss rifle is more expensive to use than the AMR btw,7 caps compared to 5 x 3=15 caps.3 per mf cell.
and the ammo is abundant at gun runners evry 3 days.And the AMR is easyier to repair(with jury rigging)repairs with varmit rifles..

All i've got to say on this topic is that my friend wiped out the whole Deathclaw population near Sloan with just a Anti-Material rifle. He got one shot kills on every Deathclaw with the exception of the Alpha.

I save the precious .50 ammo for Deathclaws and other things with high DT. It's a beautiful sight.

Though I do get disappointed when I see the camera dramatically follow the massive bullet into someone's head and... Seeing them not die. Really, a .50 to the face should kill any living being, I don't care what helmet they're wearing, and especially if they aren't wearing one.

You can repair Gauss with Laser RCW.

Combine with Meltdown, it is death to Nightstalker and Cazador.

And I down think AMR can knock over a DeathClaw charging at you.

Oh come on. You gotta love Burt