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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

I'll make it, whatever it takes. I'll buy my own house... near the river, at the forest edge. No more radiation, no more beasts, no more freaking bastards.

In-game description

The Veteran is a unique VS Vintar featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl as a pre-order bonus.

Overview[]

Compared to the base VS Vintar, the Veteran has a .5kg extra weight, is slightly more expensive to repair and has a unique skin.

Acquisition[]

Found at the Horodyshche Hamlet as part of Seek and you shall find. Its found in the southwestern house's attic, reachable by climbing onto the porch's roof and breaking through some destructible boards.

Upgrades[]

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive. Prices based on Stalker difficulty.

Rubber Stock Rear (1,300 )
Recoil decrease 10%
Effectively dampens recoil, providing a smoother shooting experience.
Enlarged Back Pad (1,300 )
Aiming accuracy 20%
A back pad with expanded contact area minimizes unwanted sight sway for the shooter
Ergonomic Stock (2,300 )
Moving while aiming 12%
Tailors the gun to the specific characteristics of the human body.
Cheek Pad (2,700 )
Breath holding 75%
A comfortable head position enables the shooter to hold their breath for longer.
Protective Spray for Return Mechanism (1,100 )
Wear and tear from external sources 12%
Improves the weapon’s reliability and introduces an extra layer of security by sealing the receiver.
Impact-Resistant Anti-Corrosion Parts (1,300 )
Wear and tear 20%
The notion of utilizing enhanced alloys as a replacement for steel has demonstrated its value time and again.
Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts (2,300 )
Weight reduction 30%
Using lightweight parts reduces weight without compromising reliability.
Adjusted Bolt Locking Lugs[1] (5,400 )
Flatness 15%
Reducing powder gas leakage leads to increased muzzle velocity.
Modified Gas Block Geometry (1,500 )
Reduced damage drop-off 12%
Enables the bullet to retain energy longer in flight.
Barrel Lock (2,700 )
Flatness 15%
This specialized component seals the barrel at the moment of firing, optimizing the use of powder gas pressure.
Tin Coating on Barrel’s Inner Surface (2,700 )
Velocity 25%
Minimizes the gap between the barrel and the bullet to improve the efficiency of barrel gases.
Return Mechanism Sleeve Tightener[1] (5,400 )
Bullet range 20%
Increases barrel pressure, resulting in increased muzzle velocity.
  1. 1.0 1.1 Requires Blueprint

Modules[]

Laser Designator (4,600 )
Aiming speed 5% Spread decrease 20% +0.5kg
A laser designator facilitates faster, easier aiming at short and medium range.

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