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==General Overview==
 
==General Overview==
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of two firearms (the other being the [[Distress Pistol]]) present in game. It holds a maximum of 10 rounds and has a basic iron sight. It will usually bring a [[Deer]] down in one shot. [[Wolves]] can take 2 shots on the torso, but will die with 1 headshot. [[Bear|Bears]] can stand to 2-3 headshots, and 5 shots at his torso with full health. Since [[Rifle Round|Rifle Rounds]] are rare and [[Rifle Ammunition]] even rarer, the '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is better used for defensive purposes only.
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is one of three firearms (the others being the [[Distress Pistol]] and Revolver) present in game. It holds a maximum of 10 rounds and has a basic iron sight. It will usually bring a [[Deer]] down in one shot. [[Wolves]] can take 2 shots on the torso, but will die with 1 headshot. [[Bear|Bears]] can stand to 2-3 headshots, and 5 shots at his torso with full health. Since [[Rifle Round|Rifle Rounds]] are rare and [[Rifle Ammunition]] even rarer, the '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is better used for defensive purposes only.
   
 
It can be repaired using the [[Rifle Cleaning Kit]].
 
It can be repaired using the [[Rifle Cleaning Kit]].
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*Under the [[Train Bridge]] next to a burned out campfire
 
*Under the [[Train Bridge]] next to a burned out campfire
 
*[[Bunker]]
 
*[[Bunker]]
 
*[[Forestry Lookout]]
 
==== [[Forestry Lookout]] ====
 
 
*[[Derailment]]
 
*[[Derailment]]
 
*[[Lone Lake Cabin]] (Behind the cabin, beside [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
*[[Lone Lake Cabin]] (Behind the cabin, beside [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
*Behind [[Camp Office]] (on a trail, [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
*Behind [[Camp Office]] (on a trail, [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
* In the train wreck (derailment)
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*In the train wreck (derailment)
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*Destroyed Forestry Lookout (Next to corpse by the campfire)
   
 
===Coastal Highway===
 
===Coastal Highway===
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*[[Abandoned Lookout]]
 
*[[Abandoned Lookout]]
 
*Next to [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]] under bridge near 'Ravine' travel location
 
*Next to [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]] under bridge near 'Ravine' travel location
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*[[Jackrabbit Island|Jackrabbit island]] cabin, next to wardrobe in bedroom
   
 
===Pleasant Valley===
 
===Pleasant Valley===
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* [[Three Strikes Farmstead]]
 
* [[Three Strikes Farmstead]]
 
* [[Signal Hill]] (inside Radio Outpost Hut)
 
* [[Signal Hill]] (inside Radio Outpost Hut)
* [[Mysty Falls Picnic Area]] (next to a [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
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* [[Mysty Falls Picnic Area|Myy Falls Picnic Area]] (next to a [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
* Storage Building, southwest of Farmhouse (next to a [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
* Storage Building, southwest of Farmhouse (next to a [[Frozen Corpses|corpse]])
 
*The Long Curve, inside car
 
*The Long Curve, inside car
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*Hibernia Processing - Inside plant, crawl up the pipe and it is against the wall under the boat
 
*Hibernia Processing - Inside plant, crawl up the pipe and it is against the wall under the boat
 
*[[Hibernia Processing]]. (first floor, behind 3 crates that must be broken down)
 
*[[Hibernia Processing]]. (first floor, behind 3 crates that must be broken down)
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*[[Hibernia Processing]] - second floor, under bunk beds
 
*[[Stone Church]] (Inside the church, propped up against a wooden wall)
 
*[[Stone Church]] (Inside the church, propped up against a wooden wall)
   
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* Under Spruce Falls Bridge (by the car)
 
* Under Spruce Falls Bridge (by the car)
 
* Paradise Meadows Farm (on the bed)
 
* Paradise Meadows Farm (on the bed)
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* Cave near Radio Tower
   
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* Being a Lee-Enfield, the hunting rifle seems a bit underpowered, as it takes 1-2 shots to kill a [[Wolves|wolf]], whereas in real life, some have used them to hunt dangerous game (safari-type animals). The Enfield rifles have also been used to extensive success in multiple major wars.
 
* Being a Lee-Enfield, the hunting rifle seems a bit underpowered, as it takes 1-2 shots to kill a [[Wolves|wolf]], whereas in real life, some have used them to hunt dangerous game (safari-type animals). The Enfield rifles have also been used to extensive success in multiple major wars.
* Its weight is exactly on par with the real thing, 8.8 lbs.
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* Its weight is exactly on par with the real thing, 8.8 lbs or 3.9 kg.
 
* Per every five rounds loaded into a hunting rifle, the character will insert a stripper clip to load them.
 
* Per every five rounds loaded into a hunting rifle, the character will insert a stripper clip to load them.
   

Latest revision as of 14:28, 1 June 2020

Hunting Rifle
Hunting Rifle
Details
Type: Weapons
Weight: 8.82lbs / 4.00kg

The Hunting Rifle is one of the Items available in The Long Dark.

General Overview

The Hunting Rifle is one of three firearms (the others being the Distress Pistol and Revolver) present in game. It holds a maximum of 10 rounds and has a basic iron sight. It will usually bring a Deer down in one shot. Wolves can take 2 shots on the torso, but will die with 1 headshot. Bears can stand to 2-3 headshots, and 5 shots at his torso with full health. Since Rifle Rounds are rare and Rifle Ammunition even rarer, the Hunting Rifle is better used for defensive purposes only.

It can be repaired using the Rifle Cleaning Kit.

Locations

Possible locations where the rifle might be found.

Mystery Lake

Coastal Highway

Pleasant Valley

Desolation Point

  • Under Broken Bridge - Cave by the Waterfall - Rifle is on some rocks in the upper level of the cave
  • Hibernia Processing - Inside plant, crawl up the pipe and it is against the wall under the boat
  • Hibernia Processing. (first floor, behind 3 crates that must be broken down)
  • Hibernia Processing - second floor, under bunk beds
  • Stone Church (Inside the church, propped up against a wooden wall)

Mountain Town/Milton

  • Car, behind the post office
  • Milton House- Behind rocking chair
  • Under Spruce Falls Bridge (by the car)
  • Paradise Meadows Farm (on the bed)
  • Cave near Radio Tower

Notes

  • You can unload the rifle by selecting it on the bag and clicking the option "unload". All rounds/ammunition will be placed on the "materials" section
  • Harvesting the rifle will give the player 2 Scrap Metals

Trivia

  • The hunting rifle is a Lee-Enfield rifle (as the advanced gun research magazine tells you), It has a 10-round capacity and are popular among hunting rifle enthusiasts.
Hunting Rifle
Lee Enfield Photo
  • Being a Lee-Enfield, the hunting rifle seems a bit underpowered, as it takes 1-2 shots to kill a wolf, whereas in real life, some have used them to hunt dangerous game (safari-type animals). The Enfield rifles have also been used to extensive success in multiple major wars.
  • Its weight is exactly on par with the real thing, 8.8 lbs or 3.9 kg.
  • Per every five rounds loaded into a hunting rifle, the character will insert a stripper clip to load them.

See also