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Fallout 3 Hints

Ol' Painless

  • 1 of 6: This unique hunting rifle has the following advantages over regular hunting rifles: 20% more damage, increased critical damage, 50% more range, 8% fewer action points required.
  • 2 of 6: It can be found at the Republic of Dave (location 3 on the Zone 5 Map).
  • 3 of 6: The rifle you're after is in the locked safe in the back corner of Dave's office.
  • 4 of 6: In order to open the safe, you'll need Dave's special key.
  • 5 of 6: Either sneakily pickpocket it from him, or kill him for it.
  • 6 of 6: Or get Dave ousted on the "Election Day" undocumented quest in order to get the safe's code.