Best iron-sight rifles in Hunt: Showdown 1896

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1. #1

   Lebel 1886 Aperture

   • $417
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 132
   • Muzzle velocity 630 m/s
   • Drop range 140 m

   One of the fastest bullets among guns without a scope (630 m/s) and a 10-round magazine. The aperture sight cuts sway from 77 to 69 — noticeable on iron sights at long range. The reload is long, so don't empty the magazine unless you must.

   Traits: BulletgrubberIron EyeSteady Aim

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2. #2

   Krag

   • $450
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 126
   • Muzzle velocity 610 m/s
   • Drop range 140 m

   Special Long with a 610 m/s bullet, 5+1 rounds and 140 m range — a full replacement for a sniper at mid and long range. Cheaper than the Mosin ($450 vs $620) and with no scope to get in the way up close.

   Traits: Iron Eye

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3. #3

   Centennial

   • $157
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 123
   • Muzzle velocity 600 m/s
   • Drop range 140 m

   The cheapest rifle in the list with a bullet of 600 m/s or more: $157 for 9+1 Medium rounds. The lever action lets you quickly finish a wounded enemy with a second shot. It takes 4 slots — a pistol fits next to it.

   Traits: Iron EyeLevering

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4. #4

   Springfield 1866

   • $38
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 139
   • Muzzle velocity 490 m/s
   • Drop range 160 m

   The longest range in the list — 160 m — for $38. It's single-shot, so every shot has to count, but the bullet stays flat for a long time, making long iron-sight shots the easiest with it. A great way to learn long-range shooting for pocket change.

   Traits: Fast Fingers

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5. #5

   Ranger 73 Aperture

   • $79
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 110
   • Muzzle velocity 400 m/s
   • Drop range 140 m

   15+1 rounds, a small spread (17.5) and an aperture sight that cuts sway from 77 to 69 — for $79. The Compact round is weaker than Medium or Long, but you can shoot long and accurately without reloading.

   Traits: Iron EyeLeveringSteady Aim

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6. #6

   Sparks LRR

   • $130
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 149
   • Muzzle velocity 533 m/s
   • Drop range 145 m

   The highest damage in the list — 149 per shot — and 145 m range for $130. Single-shot with a long cycle: a miss gives the enemy time. For players who confidently land the first shot.

   Traits: Fast Fingers

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7. #7

   Mosin-Nagant M1891

   • $620
   • 4 slots
   • Damage 136
   • Muzzle velocity 615 m/s
   • Drop range 135 m

   The same Special Long bullet as the best sniper, minus the scope: 615 m/s, 5 rounds and a faster reload — 3.7 s vs 5.3 for the Mosin Sniper, because it takes stripper clips. Expensive ($620), but equally strong at range and indoors.

   Traits: BulletgrubberIron Eye

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