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For an overview of hunting rifle models throughout the Fallout series, see Hunting rifle.
Scoped hunting rifle
Fo2 Scoped Hunting Rifle
Fo Gun Sprite
Damage & attacks
Damage8 - 20
Damage TypeNormal
Attack Modes
SingleAction pointsIcon action AP: 5
RangeIcon range Range: 40
Ammunition
Ammo Type.223 FMJ
Capacity10
Requirements
Strength5
Hands2
Other
Weight11
Value$ 1500
weapon perkWeapon Scope Range
Technical
Prototype id00000287
Message FilePRO ITEM.MSG
 
Gametitle-FO2
Gametitle-FO2

The Scoped hunting rifle is a small gun in Fallout 2.

Nothing's better than seeing that surprised look on your target's face. The Loophole x20 Scope on this hunting rifle makes it easier than ever before. Accurate from first shot to last, no matter what kind of game you're gunning for.

Item description

Background[]

The following section is transcluded from Hunting rifle. To modify, please edit the source page.

The Colt Rangemaster is a powerful semiautomatic rifle chambered for .223 caliber ammunition.[1] The ammunition combined with a 1:10" barrel rifling twist gives it excellent accuracy at range.[2] 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.[3][4]

Characteristics[]

The scope on the weapon dramatically increases the weapon's accurate range, allowing you to see 95% hit chances at long range even with relatively low skill. This has the drawback, however, of making the weapon horrible for use at close range, and once the range to the enemy starts dropping under 10 or so, your accuracy actually gets worse (sometimes well into the minuses), meaning that this weapon is nearly useless at close range, even with a very high Small Guns skill.

Weapon Ammo Performance vs. armor
None Leather jacket Leather armor Metal armor Combat armor Power armor Advanced power armor
.223 pistol .223 FMJ

24 - 36

20 - 30

17.1 - 26.6

14.4 - 23.4

12 - 20

6.4 - 14.4

3.25 - 9.75

Hunting rifle .223 FMJ

9.6 - 24

8 - 20

5.7 - 17.1

3.6 - 14.4

2.4 - 12

-3.2 - 6.4

-4.55 - 3.25

Sniper rifle .223 FMJ

16.8 - 40.8

14 - 34

11.4 - 30.4

9 - 27

7.2 - 23.2

1.6 - 17.6

-0.65 - 12.35

Bozar .223 FMJ

30 - 42

25 - 35

21.85 - 31.35

18.9 - 27.9

16 - 24

10.4 - 18.4

6.5 - 13

Light support weapon .223 FMJ

24 - 36

20 - 30

17.1 - 26.6

14.4 - 23.4

12 - 20

6.4 - 14.4

3.25 - 9.75

Locations[]

  • One can be obtained from a quest in Broken Hills, given by Marcus if you choose to not take the money at the end of the quest.
  • Skeeter in Gecko, Valerie in Vault City, and Eldridge and Algernon in New Reno can all upgrade the hunting rifle into this weapon. This is also the only weapon that Buster in NCR can upgrade.

Notes[]

  • While the Pip-Boy description of the weapon refers to the scope as a Loophole x20 scope, Buster claims that he mounts a Triveld x10 scope to it instead.

References

  1. Fallout Official Survival Guide p.115: "Colt Rangemaster/223 Rifle: The basic hunting semiautomatic rifle in the Fallout World. Fires .223 FMJ ammo, with fair range and accuracy."
  2. Vault Dweller's Survival Guide p.5-15: "A longer ranged, and more powerful, firearm. The Rangemaster is your basic, solid rifle. It uses the .223 caliber rifle round, a standard for over 110 years. The .223, combined with a 1:10” twist, gives good accuracy at range and solid knockdown capability."
  3. In-game description for the scoped hunting rifle in Fallout 2: "{28700}{}{Scoped Hunting Rifle}"
    "{28701}{}{Nothing's better than seeing that surprised look on your target's face. The Loophole x20 Scope on this hunting rifle makes it easier than ever before. Accurate from first shot to last, no matter what kind of game you're gunning for. Min ST: 5.}"
  4. Buster: "{121}{}{Maybe. Just might have a Triveld x10 rifle scope - would fit just fine on a hunting rifle, if somebody was interested. Let it go cheap -- $500.}"
    (Scbuster.msg)
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