Hunting Rifle

Hunting Rifle
A Colt Rangemaster semi-automatic rifle, in .223 caliber. Single-shot only.
Damage	8 - 20
Single	AP: 5, Range: 40
n/a
n/a
Damage type	Normal
Ammo	.223 FMJ
Ammo capacity	5
Strength required	5
Type	Two-handed
Weight	4082 grams
Base price	600 caps

Crafting table
x 1
Requirements	Profession: Gunsmith (Small Guns): 1 Small Guns: 75%
Resources	1 x 3 x 4 x
Tools	or
XP	175

Hunting rifle is cheap but also weaker replacement for the sniper rifle.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Long Range weapon perk that increases chance to hit.
• The main advantage of this weapon is its commonness.
• Its range (40 hex) isn't as great as a sniper rifle or assault rifle. It is the same in terms of any other stat like damage or magazine size.
• A hunting rifle shot costs one AP less than a shot from the sniper rifle.
  
• If you need a cheap weapon with long range for fights in low-tier or no armor, it's a good choice.

Obtaining

The hunting rifle can be found in various encounters, including:

• 80s
• Farmers
• Ghoul Crazies
• Highwaymen
• Mobsters
• NCR Army
• Robbers
• Vault City Patrol

Uses

Can be upgraded to Scoped Hunting Rifle and .223 Pistol