Fortnite: Hunting Rifle, How to Get

After the latest patch, the game included a few new features one of which is the Hunting Rifle was made available. One of the oldest weapons in the game is the Hunting Rifle. It originally appeared in the game during the first chapter and has since been in and out.

The Hunting Rifle is more accurate and speedier at shorter ranges. Though it may not be the ideal option to hang onto later in the game, it can help you get a few quick kills early on.

HUNTING RIFLE – HOW TO GET

After the release of the 20.30 battle royale hotfix, the Hunting Rifle, widely known as Fortnite’s trickshot weapon, has returned to the island.

Air Strikes, Flint-Knock pistols, and the hunting rifle were the three key things unvaulted today. The sniper may now be found in Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 3.

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  • A lot of players are curious as to where hunting rifles can be found in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 because the weapon was only recently unvaulted.
  • The hunting rifle, like the other sniper rifles, comes in four variants: Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary, with a 2.5x headshot multiplier.

To operate the weapon, hefty bullets are required. If you want to try out this new weapon, make sure you have some extra rounds of bullets in your Fortnite inventory.

TIPS & TRICKS

  • Use the Hunting Rifle in close to medium-range Fortnite engagements because it lacks a scope.
  • At 100 meters above, the bullet drop of this weapon significantly rises. For long-range warfare, avoid operating the Hunting Rifle.
  • When the bullet hits the head, the sniper rifle deals 76 damage to the body and grabs 171 HP.

STATS

The following are the Hunting Rifle statistics in Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 3:

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UNCOMMON

DAMAGE 76
HEADSHOT DAMAGE 171
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.89

LEGENDARY

DAMAGE 88
HEADSHOT DAMAGE 198
MAGAZINE SIZE 1
FIRE RATE 0.8
RELOAD TIME 1.62

LOCATION

  • The hunting rifle appears in chests, supply drops, and on the ground in Fortnite.

    Screengrab Courtesy of McCreamy via YouTube
  • There are several chests in popular POIs, but there are also several more good spots to look at.
    • There are plenty of chests on the island of Windbreakers and on the edges of The Joneses.

      Screengrab Courtesy of McCreamy via YouTube
    • The sniper can also be discovered as floor loot, thus you can acquire a hunting rifle no matter where you land.

The rare sniper weapon, the Hunting Rifle, is available in Fortnite for a limited time and will be vaulted again on May 17, 2022, at 8:59 AM ET, so grab it now.


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