30-30 Repeater
Lever-action marksman rifle packing built-in ADS charge mechanic boosting body damage from 42 to 60 (90 on headshot), reloadable shell-by-shell.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Lever-action marksman rifle packing built-in ADS charge mechanic boosting body damage from 42 to 60 (90 on headshot), reloadable shell-by-shell.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the 30-30 Repeater across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | 1.28s (3 charged shots) | 3 charged shots |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | 1.28s (3 charged shots) | 3 charged shots |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | 1.71s (4 charged shots) | 4 charged shots |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | 1.71s (4 charged shots) | 4 charged shots |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Upward lever cycle, resets rapidly.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the 30-30 Repeater, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Extended Heavy Mag, Sniper Stock, 1x-3x / 2x-4x Optics.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with CAR SMG or Volt SMG to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Catalyst, Wattson, Vantage.