Best Vanguard Double Barrel Loadouts: The Best Double Barrel Attachments

Oddly enough the best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts have very few attachment sets that are really worth trying out. Despite being the final unlockable shotgun in Vanguard, the base experience isn't the best, but we can ensure that the time put into unlocking it will be worth it. With the right attachments and perks to use, we've produced the best Vanguard Combat Shotgun loadouts. 

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In Call of Duty Vanguard the Double Barrel can be menacing when running alongside something like an Assault Rifle, as it's only effective at either extremely long distances or as a saving grace against an SMG. The Vanguard Double Barrel is like every other two-chambered shotgun we've seen in other instalments, although it slots into a primary slot. Akin to the Olympus of Black Ops 1, as long as you're not wasteful with your shots, you can be very effective.  

So, here's our guide to get the most out of the best Vanguard Double Barrel loadouts, including the best class set-up and attachments.

Best Vanguard Double Barrel Loadouts: Get Out Of Jail

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The singlehandedly best use for a Vanguard Double Barrel is to make it as quick as humanely possible. This means equipping Vanguard Double Barrel attachments that increase spring-to-fire time, aim down sight (ADS) time, and taking full advantage of the two new gunsmith options in the Proficiency and Kit slots. Making use of these new adaptations will put you in the best place possible to have the Vanguard Double Barrel as a secondary gun and quickly pick up two kills before scuttling off to a new location - perfect for sweeping the houses before pulling back out your Assault Rifle. 

For your super quick Vanguard Double Barrel loadout, you'll want to apply these attachments:

• Muzzle: Suhl 16 Brake
• Barrel: LJ-18 Defender
• Underbarrel: SMLE Pistol Grip
• Optic: MK.8 Reflector
• Stock: Removed Stock
• Rear Grip: Fabric Grip
• Proficiency: Gung-Ho
• Kit: Quick
• Magazine: 16 Guage
• Ammo Type: Packed Power

Best Vanguard Double Barrel Loadouts: Longshots

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Despite being most used at very short distances, the Vanguard Double Barrel can also be turned into a long-distance sniper, which is useful on your grind to the Vanguard Atomic camo. Perfect for long shots, the Slug Round will give you two shots per clip at taking the head off an enemy at range, and alongside the Vital Proficiency slot, you can pretty much hit a one-shot kill anywhere on the map. Trading speed for aiming stability and range, you can turn the Vanguard Double Barrel loadout into marksman's favourite toy. 

For your long range Vanguard Double Barrel loadout, you'll want to apply these attachments:

• Muzzle: M97 Full Choke
• Barrel: LJ-18 Defender
• Underbarrel: M1930 Strife Angled
• Optic: MK. 8 Reflector
• Stock: Wilkie Marksman
• Rear Grip: Granular Grip
• Proficiency: Vital
• Kit: Quick
• Magazine: Double Aught
• Ammo Type: Slug

Best Vanguard Double BarrelLoadouts: Perks & Equipment

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With both of the best Vanguard Double Barrel loadouts, you're still best running this as a secondary, possibly with a more steady long-distance gun like an assault rifle. As you'll likely be bounding around with the weapon in hand, Ninja is more prominent than Ghost, whilst Radar and Overkill should take up your other two slots.

For your best Vanguard Double Barrel loadouts perks and attachments, you'll want to adopt these choices.

• Secondary - Ratt
• Perk 1 - Ninja
• Perk 2 - Radar
• Perk 3 - Overkill
• Equipment - Gammon Bomb
• Tactical - Stim

With these best Vanguard Double Barrel loadout, put yourself in prime position for kill streaks, being able to get out of any troubled water with ease. Why not check out how it rates amongst the best Vanguard shotguns.