Best rifles on Reddit
132 reviews from r/Starfield, r/Hunting, r/airguns and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Beowulf
4.8
(8)
"Get a Beowulf legendary and then spec out ballistic, sniper, and sharpshooter."
"I'm very fond of the Beowulf and Orion."
"Burstfire Beowulf is hench as fuck."
"Beowulf, can be modded for any job"
"Beowulf, Hard target and Kodama are probably the best."
"Beowulf for stealth as IMO it outperforms hard target."
"The Beowulf is by far my most used rifle right now, it’s really versatile in mid to short range."
"Beowulf-fast, decent damage, highly versatile for mid to long range encounters."
#2
AA-99
4.7
(6)
"Aa99 is the deafult rifle of the game."
"AA-99 is my personal favorite good balance between damage and fire rate and it looks the coolest."
"I find the AA-99 to be pretty insanely OP."
"The best in my opinion is the aa99 full auto."
"AA-99 is quite decent."
"Aa99 with damage mods is my favorite."
#3
Tikka
5.0
(5)
"My goto rifles are either single shot (TC) or a Tikka bolt gun."
"I agree best for the money for sure."
"Beauty looking rifle and paint . Pulling back a tikka bolt is almost sexual in how smooth it is."
"Tikka has me interested"
"Gun is a Tikka T3X Roughtech Black in 6.5 PRC"
#4
Carcano
4.5
(4)
"Carcano for sniper (short scope)"
"Best rifle is a tie between Carcano amd Rolling block"
"For me Carcano (rifle), Lancaster (repeater) or Pump action (shotgun) for basic loadout"
"Carcano, Evans, and Pump"
#5
AR
3.5
(4)
"...tricked out AR for 3 gun beats them for speed/capacity."
"I build an AR chambered in 350 legend specifically for hunting whitetail in upstate NY."
"If I had more money I would definitely have a good bolt action hunting rifle."
"I’ve hunted with my ar once. It sucks! Awkward to carry, tons of stuff to get snagged on brush."
#6
SO-14
4.0
(3)
"So14 is really good in both fire modes."
"The SO-14 is nice because it comes stock with the 20 round mag."
"I have a soft spot for the SO14 so use it a lot."
#7
Weihrauch
5.0
(2)
"Weihrauch HW95. Beautifully well made, will last a lifetime, not too heavy. Very accurate."
"HW 95 all day"
#8
Mondragon
5.0
(2)
"Mondragon. Fast firerate, no falloff, fastest clip reload, great sights."
"Mondragon all the way"
#9
Bergara
5.0
(2)
"I have bergara. Tikka. And Howa."
"Bergara and Tikka are great shooting rifles."
#10
M1 Garand
5.0
(2)
"The M1 Garand and it's non-removable magazine work perfectly."
"A service grade M1 Garand is a good option."
#11
Fallout Handmade
4.5
(2)
"Handmade is a good start and a great all rounder."
"Handmade, fixer, railway rifle, or assault rifle."
#12
Ross
4.5
(2)
"Ross mk3 marskman beast."
"The Ross is easily one of the better and easier to use rifles."
#13
MCW
4.5
(2)
"My MCW 6.8 build handles like a dream and is cross map one shot kill."
"The MCW becomes pretty awesome with the conversion kit."
#14
Tombstone
4.5
(2)
"Tombstone, I found one that was instigating, had a chance to knockdown and was rapid."
"I like Tombstone
AA-99 is probably better though"
#15
Lebel
4.5
(2)
"Lebel Infantry. Enough said."
"Distance is great, accuracy is great, quick rate of fire."
#16
Air Force
4.5
(2)
"Air Force would be the tried and tested rifle"
"Air force. 457 if shooting from a blind or buggy and not trompin through the swamps."
#17
Seneca
4.5
(2)
"Seneca, Aea, Benjamin and Air Force all have large caliber airguns."
"I personally use the seneca dragon claw. I use the 336 grain slugs and always go for a head shot."
#18
Commando Carbine
4.0
(2)
"Upgrade the commando carbine to get a feel for the play style and then go for the Jungle Carbine."
"Commando Carbine is an excellent choice."
#19
Benjamin
4.0
(2)
"I think a 357 in multi shot would be the ideal gun such as the bulldog m357."
"Benjamin Bulldog M.357 or M.457"
#20
Kel Tec CMR-30
4.0
(2)
"If you're going with rimfire .22mag then checkout Kel Tec's CMR-30."
"Check out the CMR-30. Can be finicky, I know they are easy enough to import to England."
#21
Va'ruun Inflictor
4.0
(2)
"Va’ruun inflictor is great but rare."
"The Varuun Inflictor is the best in-class, but kind of rare."
#22
Howa
4.0
(2)
"Howa has some heavier barreled rifles and decent stocks."
"Howa 1500, Ruger Hawkeye, Ruger No. 1, CVA Cascade 2nd generation, Browning Ovix should do what you are looking for."
#23
TaipanX
5.0
(1)
"Have lots of fun on the range and out on the farm with it."
#24
Va’Ruun
5.0
(1)
"The Va’Ruun rifle is my favorite."
#25
Powerbeat
5.0
(1)
"It's a Rare Drumbeat Rifle that's basically a AA-12 Auto Shotgun."
#26
Kodama
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Kodama."
#27
Kodomo
5.0
(1)
"I tend to run with hard target, AA-99, and Kodomo."
#28
Fixer
5.0
(1)
"Fixer and quad railway with automatic piston is what everyone seems to use tho."
#29
Tesla
5.0
(1)
"The tesla is great for certain events with a lot of enemies."
#30
CZ
5.0
(1)
"But my CZ Scorpion or tricked out AR for 3 gun beats them for speed/capacity."
#31
SMLE
5.0
(1)
"I live by the SMLE carbine."
#32
Mossberg
5.0
(1)
"I love my Mossberg 590a1, and Berretta 1301."
#33
BAS
5.0
(1)
"BAS-B for sure."
#34
Advanced Magshear
5.0
(1)
"I've tried them all, but I keep coming back to the Advanced Magshear."
#35
Martini
5.0
(1)
"I honestly grinded the Martini until I got good at sniping."
#36
MTZ-762
5.0
(1)
"The MTZ-762 is possibly the best gun in the game to use in semi-auto mode."
#37
General Liu
5.0
(1)
"General Liu or Mondragon Sniper. I also reccomend selbslater 1917 sniper."
#38
FX
5.0
(1)
"FX Impact .30 700mm"
#39
The Revenant
5.0
(1)
"The best rifle in the game is "The Revenant"."
#40
Savage
5.0
(1)
"I picked up a Savage 10t-sr in .308 for like $300 after a rebate a few years ago."
#41
Daniel Defense
5.0
(1)
"I hunt with my DD5V5."
#42
338 Federal
5.0
(1)
"I probably hiked 70 miles with one last Moose season: 338 Federal AR10."
#43
6.8 SPC
5.0
(1)
"The first hunting rifle I bought for myself was a 6.8spc AR from the company I worked for."
#44
POF
5.0
(1)
"I’ve taken elk with my POF .308, countless deer/yotes/hogs with my 6.8."
#45
Henry Lever Gun
5.0
(1)
"Henry makes a rifle that’ll take any .22 from shorts to magnums, and they’re good rifles."
#46
Springfield 1903A3
5.0
(1)
"See if you can score a 1903a3. Lots of 3006 available, and great history behind the rifle."
#47
Fallout Railway Rifle
5.0
(1)
"Railway just does crazy damage."
#48
Remington M700 CDL Mountain Rifle
5.0
(1)
"My M700 CDL Mountain Rifle is more ergonomic, lighter, more accurate, and nicer to look at in the woods."
#49
308 Winchester
5.0
(1)
"It's also the cheapest and most plentiful in that category (ammo-wise) for a non-reloader."
#50
Weatherby Model 307
5.0
(1)
"Really impressed so far. Lot of gun for the price."
#51
Tikka T3 Super
5.0
(1)
"My Tikka laminate shoots 10mm groups with factory ammo at 100."
#52
Howa 1500
5.0
(1)
"I have the lighter Hogue model in 243 and love it."
#53
Seekins PH2
5.0
(1)
"Will absolutely meet your accuracy needs and is a great range rifle."
#54
Steyr M.95 Infantry
4.0
(1)
"Steyr M.95 Infantry is my main gun in the game."
#55
G98
4.0
(1)
"G98 and Martini are my favorites"
#56
Kwa 3.0 AEG
4.0
(1)
"Kwa 3.0 aeg are quite good"
#57
Warden’s Law
4.0
(1)
"Good close-combat abilities if it comes to that."
#58
Polaris Lance
4.0
(1)
"Warden’s Law (Adept), Polaris Lance, and Apex Predator"
#59
Randy's Throwing Knife
4.0
(1)
"I used randy with ruinous effigy"
#60
Devil's Ruin
4.0
(1)
"I main a pvp 'laser' loadout that consists of the trials strand trace rifle and devils ruin."
#61
Russian
4.0
(1)
"I really prefer the Russian sniper and the Ross infantry rifle."
#62
Gewehr
4.0
(1)
"Gewehr 95 is my go to."
#63
Lachmann
4.0
(1)
"Probably Lachmann 762 or SO-14"
#64
Beretta
4.0
(1)
"...and Berretta 1301. 9, 8 rounds dependable and huge damage up close."
#65
M95
4.0
(1)
"Take the M95 or Ross for a spin."
#66
Arisaka
4.0
(1)
"Personally love the arisaka infantry, decently fast ROF, great iron sights."
#67
Bas-B
4.0
(1)
"Bas-B was a pretty good gun, especially when you get a larger mag on it."
#68
Jungle Carbine
4.0
(1)
"I recommend the Jungle Carbine. However, you need relatively good aim with it."
#69
Marksman Rifle
4.0
(1)
"Any marksman rifle thats semi auto with decent power should do just fine."
#70
RSC
4.0
(1)
"RSC 1917. 2 taps most distances, use 4x zoom on your preferred iron sights or choose the optical version for long range results."
#71
Hatsan Blitz
4.0
(1)
"I have always wanted to know how the Hatsan Blitz would do in hog hunting."
#72
Yugo Mauser
4.0
(1)
"Yugo mausers can be had for roughly 400 if you can find them in stock."
#73
Ishapore
4.0
(1)
"Might be able to find an ishapore right in that range at auction."
#74
Huben
4.0
(1)
"I'd look hard at a huben k1 in .25 cranked up to shoot heavy slugs"
#75
Umarex
4.0
(1)
"I have since mover up to a Umarex Hammer."
#76
Texan
4.0
(1)
"My immediate response will always be a version of the Texan that best suits you."
#77
Drumbeat
4.0
(1)
"If you invest in ballistic and rifle skills, the drumbeat (short range) and beowulf (long range) can be a deadly combo."
#78
Railway Rifle
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest trying out the Fixer, Handmade or Railway Rifle."
#79
M110
4.0
(1)
"Use M110 with M80. Thank me later."
#80
Remington
4.0
(1)
"Remington used to have their R15 .450BM and R25 .308 rifles which were intended and configured to be hunted with."
#81
6.5 Creedmoor
4.0
(1)
"My cheap, polymer stock bolt action 6.5 creedmoor is MUCH lighter to pack in and out."
#82
Volquartsen 10/22 WMR
4.0
(1)
"Volquartsen still makes a (superior but pricey) clone."
#83
Yugo M48
4.0
(1)
"Yugo M48 is a very well made gun and not too expensive."
#84
Fallout Fixer
4.0
(1)
"Fixer has basically an extra legendary star for stealth/movement effects."
#85
CZ Bren
4.0
(1)
"CZ Bren, B&T APC, Keltec RDB, Type 81, X95, Keltec SU16."
#86
B&T APC
4.0
(1)
"CZ Bren, B&T APC, Keltec RDB, Type 81, X95, Keltec SU16."
#87
Keltec RDB
4.0
(1)
"CZ Bren, B&T APC, Keltec RDB, Type 81, X95, Keltec SU16."
#88
Keltec SU16
4.0
(1)
"CZ Bren, B&T APC, Keltec RDB, Type 81, X95, Keltec SU16."
#89
PSA Jakl
4.0
(1)
"PSA Jakl?"
#90
Cadex Bolt Action
4.0
(1)
"That new bolt action from Cadex.."
#91
Vector CRB
4.0
(1)
"Vector crb if you get the Canadian version"
#92
M24
2.0
(1)
"First mistake is the M24. Ive found that its a trash weapon no matter the ammo."
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