Rust LR-300
Drop / Bandit Camp purchase. Cleaner recoil than AK, same magazine size, same ammo.
Fast facts
| Tier | Drop only / Bandit Camp 500 scrap |
|---|---|
| Ammo | 5.56 Rifle / HV / Explosive / Incendiary |
| Magazine | 30 rounds |
| RPM | ~450 (community-consensus, slightly slower than AK) |
| Damage | ~50 body / ~100 headshot (community-consensus) |
| Range | Medium-long |
| Recoil | Smooth vertical, slight right drift, much cleaner than AK |
| Acquisition | Bandit Camp (500 scrap), Elite Crates, Bradley APC, Patrol Helicopter. Cannot be crafted. |
The LR-300 is many players' favourite rifle in Rust — same 5.56 ammo and 30-round mag as the AK, but with significantly cleaner recoil. The trade-off is acquisition: you can't craft it, you have to either buy at Bandit Camp (500 scrap) or loot from elite crates / Heli / Bradley. Frequently considered a 'better AK' by people who don't enjoy the AK's harder recoil curve.
Pro tips
- Bandit Camp is the reliable source — 500 scrap and you have one.
- Recoil is genuinely easier than AK — most players who try LR after AK never go back.
- Same ammo as AK — interchangeable in your stockpile.
Frequently asked questions
Can you craft the LR-300?
No — drop only or buy at Bandit Camp (500 scrap). The most reliable acquisition path is Bandit Camp; the most lucky is an elite crate or Bradley APC drop.
LR-300 vs AK?
Same ammo (5.56), same mag (30 rounds), similar damage. Difference is recoil: LR-300 is cleaner and easier to control; AK has higher per-shot damage and a longer learning curve. Most pros pick LR for sustained fire and AK for short bursts.
Where do you buy the LR-300 in Rust?
Bandit Camp — there's a vendor that sells it for 500 scrap. The most reliable way to get the LR-300 if you don't want to wait for an elite crate roll.