The hunting rifle is a viable weapon during the early to mid-stages of the game, and can remain somewhat viable in later stages of the game as well via the use of modifications, especially when modified to fire. 308 ammunition the Sole Survivor can find. Its effectiveness in the early game sections can be limited by the amount of. It can be found early in the game although these early rifles will be unmodded. The hunting rifle is a left-handed, bolt-action rifle commonly carried by super mutants and raiders.
