Way of the Hunter - All Rifles and which ones are the Best

Summary

This video offers an informative guide on hunting rifles in a game, detailing their effectiveness on various animal tiers. It covers rifles from .22 LR for small game to the powerful .338 Lapua for long-range hunting. The script explains the energy drop-off at different ranges and recommends suitable rifles for deer hunting, such as the 243 Remington and the 308, which are praised for their high hit energy and ethical hunting capabilities. The video also highlights the Steyr SM-12 and Carbon CL2 for taking down large game like bears and elk, emphasizing their superior range and stopping power.

Takeaways

• 🔫 The Stinger 22 is a .22 LR hunting rifle suitable for small game like badgers and red foxes, with an effective range up to 100 yards.
• 🎯 The Star Scout is a .223 caliber rifle, considered a Tier 3 hunting weapon, potentially capable of taking down a deer within 150 yards if shot in a vital area.
• 🐐 'Grandpa's old rifle' is likened to a Marlin .30-30, a Tier 4 hunting rifle, effective for deer hunting within a 150-yard range.
• 🏹 The Remington 783 is a .243 caliber rifle, a Tier 5 hunting weapon, recommended as a reliable choice for deer hunting with an effective range of up to 200 yards.
• 🌟 The Steyr Pro Hunter in .243 caliber shares the same statistics as the Remington 783 but is noted for being significantly louder.
• 📈 The Steyr Pro Hunter II in 7mm-08 caliber is a Tier 5 rifle with high hit energy, making it an excellent choice for hunting deer and similar animals, with effective energy up to 200 yards.
• 🏕 The best Tier 5 hunting rifle in the game is the .308 caliber, known for its high hit energy which allows for easy double lung shots on deer.
• 🐻 The Steyr SM-12 in .300 Win Mag is a Tier 6 rifle for hunting large game such as bears and elk, with hit energy that starts to fall after 200 yards.
• 🏔 The Steyr Carbon CL2 in .338 Lapua is a Tier 6 rifle designed for long-range hunting, capable of ethical shots up to 800 yards with high hit energy.
• 💰 The .338 Lapua is noted as being cheaper than a monoblock rifle and is ideal for hunters seeking to make long-range shots in mountainous terrain.
• 🎉 The video aims to inform viewers about the best guns for different hunting scenarios, emphasizing the importance of understanding weapon statistics for effective hunting.

Q & A

What is the Stinger 22 used for in the video?

The Stinger 22 is a .22 LR hunting rifle used for hunting small game like badgers and red foxes, with an effective range up to 100 yards.

What is the hunting tier of the Star Scout rifle mentioned in the video?

The Star Scout is a tier 3 hunting rifle, which could potentially be used to hunt deer within 150 yards if shot in a vital area.

What is the hunting tier of the rifle referred to as 'Grandpa's old rifle'?

The rifle referred to as 'Grandpa's old rifle' is a tier 4 hunting rifle, similar to a .30-30, suitable for deer hunting within 150 yards.

Which rifle is considered the first proper deer gun in the video?

The Remington 783, chambered in .243, is considered the first proper deer gun with a range up to 200 yards and reliable hit energy.

What is the difference between the two .243 rifles mentioned, the Remington 783 and the Steyr Pro Hunter?

The Steyr Pro Hunter has the same statistics as the Remington 783 but is significantly louder, offering a different experience for the user.

What is the hunting tier of the Steyr Pro Hunter II rifle?

The Steyr Pro Hunter II is a 7mm-08 rifle and is considered a tier 5 hunting rifle, suitable for hunting deer and similar-sized animals with a high hit energy that falls at 200 yards.

What are the two best deer rifles in the game according to the video?

The two best deer rifles in the game are the 7mm-08 Steyr Pro Hunter II and the .308 caliber rifle, both offering high hit energy for taking down large deer.

What is the hunting tier of the Steyr SM-12 rifle?

The Steyr SM-12 is a .300 Win Mag rifle and is classified as a tier 6 hunting rifle, suitable for hunting large game such as bears and elk.

What is special about the Steyr Carbon CL2 rifle in the game?

The Steyr Carbon CL2 is a .338 Lapua rifle and is a tier 6 weapon, capable of delivering high hit energy at extreme ranges, making it ideal for long-range hunting.

What is the issue with shotguns in the game according to the video?

The video suggests that shotguns in the game are currently lacking and not as effective as the rifles discussed.

What is the main purpose of the video?

The main purpose of the video is to inform viewers about the different types of rifles available in the game, their hunting tiers, and the best uses for each rifle.