Best sniper rifle in Hunt: Showdown 1896
A sniper in Hunt is more than a long shot. Bullet velocity (how much you lead a running target), shots before a reload and a price you won't mind losing all matter. We gathered every scoped variant — from a dirt-cheap Springfield to the Mosin Sniper — and ranked our top picks.
🏆 Our top 7
- #1
Mosin-Nagant M1891 Sniper
- $713
- 4 slots
- Damage 136
- Muzzle velocity 615 m/s
- Drop range 135 m
The long-range benchmark: a fast Special Long round, five shots and a long-range scope. It's pricey and can't use stripper clips — once the magazine is empty you load round by round, so make every shot count.
Traits: BulletgrubberIron EyeSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder - #2
Lebel 1886 Marksman
- $437
- 4 slots
- Damage 132
- Muzzle velocity 630 m/s
- Drop range 140 m
One of the fastest bullets among scoped rifles and a full ten rounds — you can hold an angle for a long time without reloading. The catch is a very long reload, so reposition while you still have rounds left.
Traits: BulletgrubberIron EyeSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder - #3
Krag Sniper
- $517
- 4 slots
- Damage 126
- Muzzle velocity 610 m/s
- Drop range 140 m
Nearly a Mosin for noticeably less: Special Long, a fast bullet, 5+1 rounds and a long-range scope. A good pick when you want a top-tier sniper on a tighter loadout budget.
Traits: Iron EyeSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder - #4
Sparks LRR Sniper
- $150
- 4 slots
- Damage 149
- Muzzle velocity 533 m/s
- Drop range 145 m
The highest damage per shot in this list at a modest price. But it's single-shot: miss, and you're reloading in plain sight. For players who trust their first shot.
Traits: Steady AimScopesmithFast Fingers
🧰 Open in builder - #5
Centennial Sniper
- $181
- 4 slots
- Damage 123
- Muzzle velocity 600 m/s
- Drop range 140 m
A lever-action with a long-range scope and 9+1 rounds — quick follow-ups to finish a wounded target. The Medium round hits softer than Special Long, but it costs a fraction of a Mosin.
Traits: Iron EyeLeveringSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder - #6
Maynard Sniper
- $139
- 4 slots
- Damage 144
- Muzzle velocity 560 m/s
- Drop range 160 m
A cheap single-shot sniper with one of the longest drop ranges: the bullet stays flat for longer, so long shots are easier. The cycle between shots is long — shoot from cover.
Traits: Fast FingersSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder - #7
Springfield 1866 Marksman
- $42
- 4 slots
- Damage 139
- Muzzle velocity 490 m/s
- Drop range 160 m
A scope for pocket change: the same long drop range as the base Springfield and solid damage. It's single-shot — the perfect way to learn sniping without risking your cash.
Traits: Fast FingersSteady AimScopesmith
🧰 Open in builder
📋 All 15 in this list
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| Name | Cost | Slots | Damage | Muzzle velocity, m/s | Drop range, m | Capacity | Reload, s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebel 1886 Marksman★#2 | $437 | 4 | 132 | 630 | 140 | 10 | 18.7 |
| Mosin-Nagant M1891 Sniper★#1 | $713 | 4 | 136 | 615 | 135 | 5 | 5.3 |
| Krag Sniper★#3 | $517 | 4 | 126 | 610 | 140 | 5+1 | 11.1 |
| Centennial Sniper★#5 | $181 | 4 | 123 | 600 | 140 | 9+1 | 15.4 |
| Berthier 1892 Marksman | $413 | 3 | 128 | 590 | 120 | 3 | 2.7 |
| Maynard Sniper★#6 | $139 | 4 | 144 | 560 | 160 | 1 | 5 |
| Centennial Pointman | $114 | 2 | 120 | 540 | 110 | 5+1 | 10.9 |
| Sparks LRR Sniper★#4 | $150 | 4 | 149 | 533 | 145 | 1 | 4 |
| Springfield 1866 Marksman★#7 | $42 | 4 | 139 | 490 | 160 | 1 | 3 |
| Maynard Sniper Silencer | $159 | 5 | 136 | 476 | 150 | 1 | 5 |
| LeMat Mark II Carbine Marksman | $127 | 3 | 107 | 460 / 425 | 130 / 25 | 9 / 1 | 18.7 / 5 |
| Vetterli 71 Karabiner Marksman | $116 | 3 | 130 | 410 | 125 | 6+1 | 12.1 |
| Frontier 73C Marksman | $45 | 3 | 110 | 400 | 140 | 7+1 | 10.1 |
| Infantry 73L Sniper | $90 | 4 | 110 | 400 | 145 | 17+1 | 17.9 |
| Martini-Henry IC1 Marksman | $134 | 4 | 143 | 400 | 125 | 1 | 2.7 |
❓ FAQ
What is the best sniper rifle in Hunt: Showdown 1896?
The all-round choice is the Mosin-Nagant Sniper or the cheaper Krag Sniper: a fast Special Long round and five shots in the magazine. On a budget, take the Centennial Sniper or Maynard Sniper. If you shoot rarely but precisely, the Sparks LRR Sniper fits.
What's the difference between Sniper, Marksman and Deadeye?
They are different scopes: Sniper is a long-range scope, Marksman is mid-to-long range, Deadeye is mid range. The stronger the zoom, the easier long shots get — and the less you see around you. The table lists every variant with a long or mid-to-long range scope.
Which traits should I take with a sniper?
Scopesmith keeps you in the scope after a shot, Steady Aim stops the sway, and single-shot rifles love Fast Fingers. Every gun in this list shows the traits that suit it.
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