Way Of The Hunter BEST Guns: Rifles & Shotgun

Different weapons are used to hunt different animals and in this guide, we will inform you of the best weapons in the game.

Way of the Hunter is a brand new hunting game developed by Nine Rock Games in which players are promised an authentic hunting experience in large open environments set in the USA and Europe. Whenever hunting, It is important to always have the right gun for the job. Way of the Hunter features multiple weapons like rifles, and some are used to kill deer while some are used to kill bears; therefore, we have prepared this guide to inform you of the best guns in the game.

Key Takeaways
  • Of the 10 rifles in the game, 5 have been selected as the best hunting rifles in the way of the Hunter.
    • These include: Steyr Scout, Steyr SM12, Steyr Monobloc, Steyr Carbon CL II, and Steyr Pro Hunter II.
  • Shotguns are only used to hunt small animals such as rabbits and ducks and are not recommended for investing too much.
  • The best shotgun in the game is the Steyr Pro Hunter II, which offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Our Best Weapon Picks And Comparison

Let’s first have a look at the stats comparison between some of the top guns in the way of the Hunter:

WeaponsActionTierCapacityAmmoPrice
Steyr ScoutBolt35.223 Win2275.0
Steyr SM12Bolt63.300 Win Mag3900.0
Steyr MonoblocBolt54.308 Win6760.0
Steyr Carbon CL IIBolt63.338 Lapua Mag5590.0
Steyr Pro Hunter IIBolt547mm-08 Rem1560.0
Hol-Den The Jack 1502Break1212 Gauge11570.0

Guns In The Way Of The Hunter

Best Guns and rifles for deers in Way of the Hunter
Guns in the Way of the Hunter

Every gun and animal in the game is classified into tiers. It is recommended that the tier of your weapon and the prey you are hunting should be the same. For instance, if you decide to hunt a tier 6 animal and your weapon is of tier 5, then you will not be able to kill the animal effectively, or the bullet will not be able to penetrate the hide of the animal.

There are two further types of guns in the Way of the Hunter.

  • Rifles.
  • Shotguns.

Best Hunting Rifles

Rifles are mostly used to kill animals such as deer and bears. There are 10 Rifles in the game, out of which we have selected 5 to be featured as the best hunting rifles in the way of the Hunter.

Steyr Scout

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Steyr Scout
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
.223 Win 5 Bolt 2275 3

The Steyr Scout is the perfect rifle to hunt small animals such as Red Fox. It is a Bolt action Tier 3 rifle with a magazine capacity of 5. It is paired with .223 Win bullets. This rifle can be used in all ranges, and its weight is 6.6 lbs.

Steyr SM12

guns in way of the hunter
Steyr SM12
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
.300 Win Mag 3 Bolt 3900 6

The Steyr SM12 has a low price and is easy to operate, which makes it the ideal weapon for newcomers if they wish to hunt Tier 6 animals such as Black Bears. It is a bolt action rifle with a magazine capacity of 3 and uses .300 Win Mag bullets.

The Steyr SM12 has great durability and functionality, which makes it one of the best guns in the Way of the Hunter.

Steyr Monobloc

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Steyr Monobloc
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
.308 Win 4 Bolt 6760 5

The Steyr Monobloc is the most expensive Tier 5 gun in the Way of the Hunter, but not without good reason. It is a bolt-action rifle with a magazine capacity of 4. It uses .308 Win bullets.

The main reason why this gun is expensive is because of its good accuracy and top-of-the-line ergonomic stock with multiple options for customization, making it one of the best rifles to hunt dears in the Way of the Hunter.

Steyr Carbon CL II

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Steyr Carbon CL II
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
.338 Lapua Mag 3 Bolt 5590 6

The Steyr Carbon CL II is the game’s most expensive Tier 6 weapon due to its high stability and low weight, which makes hunting targets such as bears easier. It is a bolt action rifle with a magazine capacity of 3 and uses .388 Lapua Mag bullets.

Steyr Pro Hunter II

best rifle in the game
Steyr Pro Hunter II
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
7mm-08 Rem 4 Bolt 1560 5

The Steyr Pro Hunter II offers the best price-to-performance ratio due to its legendary durability and accuracy, making it one of the best guns in the Way of the Hunter. It is a Tier 5 bolt action rifle with a magazine capacity of 4 and uses 7mm-08 Rem bullets.

The Steyr Pro Hunter II is also the ideal weapon to use at long range, making it the best rifle to hunt deer in the Way of the Hunter as well.

Best Shotgun

There are only three shotguns in the base game, and shotguns are only used for hunting small animals such as rabbits and ducks. Small weapons do not make much money, so we would not recommend investing too much in shotguns.

Every shotgun in the Way of the Hunter is a Tier 1 gun. Out of the three shotguns, we have selected one to be featured as the best shotgun in the game.

Hol-Den The Jack 1502

best shotgun in the game
Hol-Den The Jack 1502
Ammo Capacity Action Price  Tier
12 Gauge 2 Break 11570 1

The Hol-Den Jack 1502 is the most expensive gun in Way of the Hunter, but the weapon is also well deserving to be called the best shotgun due to its lightweight, and it is very responsive, which makes it easier to hunt small animals such as birds and ducks.

The Hol-Den Jack 1502 is a break-action shotgun with a magazine capacity of 2 and uses 12 gauge bullets.

That concludes our guide on the best guns in the Way of the Hunter. The game emphasizes having the right rifle or shotgun for the animal you are hunting, whether it is a duck or a deer; therefore, in this guide, we have informed you of the best guns in the game. We hope our guide helped you. Let us know what you think about the game in the comment section below.

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