Hunting rifle

A hunting rifle is a weapon appearing in Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout Shelter.

Background
 Hunting rifles are weapons designed for use in hunting. After the Great War, their accuracy and power allowed them to be adapted for hunting non-traditional types of game as well.

.223 Colt Rangemaster


The Colt Rangemaster is a powerful semi-automatic rifle chambered for .223 caliber ammunition. The ammunition combined with a 1:10" barrel rifling twist gives it good accuracy at range. Combination of durable metals and wooden furniture make it an exceptionally durable firearm. The rifle can accept an aftermarket Loophole x20 or Triveld x10 scope. 
 * For the modified version found in Fallout 2, see: scoped hunting rifle

Bolt action hunting rifle


A classic bolt-action rifle design dating back to the 20th century. Its rugged design, performance against a variety of game, and accuracy made it a staple of American hunting before the Great War. Being civilian weapons, they weren't designed with the intent to survive a nuclear war in mind, however the availability of replacement units makes finding parts easy, though their performance even while damaged and far between repairs is a testament to the quality of this all American design. The accuracy of the weapon means that it is often used in place of dedicated sniper rifles by some groups, notably the New California Republic Army's 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.

While most commonly chambered for the .308 round, some models can be modified to fire .50 caliber, while models in the Capital Wasteland are chambered for .32 caliber rounds.


 * For the unique version found in Fallout 3, see: Ol' Painless.
 * For the non-player character version found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Boone's scoped hunting rifle.
 * For the unique version added by Gun Runners' Arsenal, see: Paciencia.
 * For the unique versions found in Fallout 4, see: Reba, Reba II, and Tinker Tom Special.
 * For the craftable version found in Fallout 76, see: Brotherhood recon rifle.
 * For the unique version found in Fallout Shelter, see: Ol' Painless.

Varmint rifle


A lightweight bolt-action rifle chambered in 5.56mm, the varmint rifle is exactly what it says on the tin: A hunting weapon designed for pest control. Although ostensibly designed for non-game varmints (rodents, birds, small canines, and other pests), it performs reasonably well against game animals of all kinds. The rugged design, common ammo, and good performance make it a favorite of hunters on a budget or simply looking to acquire their prey in good condition.


 * For the unique version, see: Ratslayer.

9mm hunting rifle


A much better rifle than the home-made variety, the hunting rifle is great for picking off a faraway target that isn't likely to realize it's being shot at.

Hunting rifle
A rifle used for hunting wildlife. It was to appear in the game and could be used.

Behind the scenes

 * According to the Fallout demo, the Colt Rangemaster's item name was originally going to be "semi auto rifle."
 * The weapon model in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas was created by Liquid Development.