TheHunter

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The Hunter Loading Screen Logo Release Date: 2009 Developer: Expansive Worlds Publisher: Expansive Worlds Series: The Hunter Platforms: PC Genre: First-person shooter

TheHunter is a subcription based hunting simulator which aims to incorporate realistic environments and actions in the world of hunting wild game and aims to simulate real world hunting styles with a myraid of different firearms all located on a fictional game reserve.

The following weapons appear in the video game The Hunter

Handguns

Browning Buckmark

The Browning Buckmark is featured in-game as the ".22 Grasshopper". The Buckmark was featured with the new addition of small game added to TheHunter reserves such as Cottontail and European Rabbit in addition to being ethical to use against most birds. It holds a 10 round magazine and is comptible with a 2x20mm Pistol Scope. It fires .22 Long Rifle, 36 Grain High Velocity Bullets of which each box contains 50 rounds.

Browning Buckmark - .22LR

Ruger Security Six

A Ruger Security Six is available in-game called the ".357 Revolver (Black)". It appears to have a 6" barrel and classic wooden grips and appears to fire Nosler Brand .357 Magnum Hollow Point bullets. The player always reloads the weapon via speedloaders and operates it excusively in single action. It can also attach a 2x20mm Pistol Scope (in either a Black or Silver finish). A promotional variant dubbed the ".357 Revolver (First Lady)" is a heavily engraved version with pearl grips and appears to be coated in a Nickel Finish, it is merely a cosmetic version and does not effect the stats of the original.

Ruger Security Six - .357 Magnum.

Original render a Ruger Security Six.

Original render a .357 Revolver.

Ruger Super Redhawk

The Ruger Super Redhawk called the ".44 Revolver (Silver)" in-game is the games next step up from the .357 Revolver. Like it's smaller sibling it too is always operated in Single Action, reloaded with Speed Loaders and can mount a 2x20mm Optical Scope.

Ruger Super Redhawk - .44 Magnum.

Original render a Ruger Super Redhawk.

Smith & Wesson 629

The Smith & Wesson 629 called the ".44 Custom" in-game is based on the Performance Center line of the 629 specifically the Hunter model. It is outfitted with a muzzle brake and 7" long barrel. It can mount additional optical sights in the form of a 2x20mm Pistol Scope (Black or Silver). It is considered merely a cosmetic upgrade and does not effect the stats of the original.

Original render a .44 Revolver Custom.

Taurus Raging Bull

The Taurus Raging Bull, called ".454 Revolver (El Toro)" is featured in TheHunter as the Big Game Revolver. Chambered in Nosler .454 Casull ammunition. Like other revolvers it is exclusively operated in Single Action, reloaded via speadloaders and can mount a 2x20mm Pistol Scope. A cosmetic version called the "El Bisonte" appears with wooden grips and a ventilated rib on the barrel.

Original render a .454 Revolver.

Freedom Arms Model 83

The Freedom Arms Model 83 is available in TheHunter as the ".45 Long Colt Revolver" and is available in two cosemtic skins, it is indentifable by the styling of the barrel, cylinder arrangement and grip. "Stallion" features heavy engraving with a nickel finish and a pearl white ivory grip with "The Mule" appearing with classic wood grips and a stainless finish. Despite also being available in a .454 Casull chambering, the firearm only fires 5 rounds of MATU brand .45 Long Colt, 260 grain Jacketed Hollow Point rounds.

Freedom Arms Model 83 - .454 Casull

Thompson Center Arms Contender

The Thompson Center Arms Contender is available in-game known as the "Rival" and "Highwayman". Both are chambered in .308 Nosler Partition 180gr Spitzer bullets loaded in custom Nosler Brass. The Contender is able to mount a 2-4x40mm Handgun Scope and is only 8% less powerful than the full size .308 Rifle. The "Highwayman" is a cosmetic variant and does not effect stats in anyway.

Thompson Center Arms Contender - .45-70.

Original render a Thompson Center Arms Contender.

Original render a Thompson Center Arms Contender.

Rifles

.22 Air Rifle

A .22 caliber Air rifle of a currently unknown make is available in TheHunter and was released at fan request in response to the number of small game and the rise of Air Rifle Hunting and is ethical in the use of hunting small game such as Rabbits, Pheasants and Ducks. It is capable of mounting a 3-9x32mm Air Rifle Scope and uses Odin Premium brand .22 caliber pellets.

Mossberg 702 "Plinkster"

A Mossberg 702 "Plinkster" is featured in TheHunter as the ".22 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Plinkerton" and was added in response to the number of small game added to the reserve. It is available in three cosmetic skins from Blue Marble, Winter Cammo and Classic Wood. It holds 10 rounds of MATU brand .22 Long Rifle, 36 grain high velocity hollow point rounds and is able to be attached with a number of optical scopes.

223 Bolt Action Rifle

An unknown make of rifle possibly even completely fictional is available in TheHunter chambered in .223 caliber. It holds 5 rounds of Nosler brand, 56 grain Ballistic tip bullets and is available in two cosemtics skins, a green Marble or classic wood and is able to mount a variety of optical scopes. It is rated in-game for variety of varmint animals from Red Kangaroo, Red Deer and Coyote

Original render a 223 Bolt Action Rifle Marble.

Original render a 223 Bolt Action Rifle Wood.

Bushmaster XM-15 Varminter

The Bushmaster XM-15 Varminter was added into TheHunter under the name ".223 Semi-Automatic Rifle" with a Forest Camo finish. It resembles many match grade AR-15 styled rifles designed for Varmint hunting outfitted with an extended match grade barrel and holds 5 rounds of Nosler Brand, .223 caliber 56 Grain Ballistic Tip bullets. It comes equipped by default with flip-up ironsights and can mount a variety of optical scopes.

Remington 700

The Remington 700 is featured in-game in multile variants chambered in .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester and .300 Winchester Magnum. All variants seemingly fire a single shot and do not take into account of the internal magazine. This is likely because of an old phrase "A good hunter does not need more than one shot to kill his prey" and is likely done as tradition. All variants are capable of mounting an array of optical scopes.

.243

The .243 variant comes in two finishes, a classic wood or a carbon finish. The Carbon variant includes a stainless steel barrel and a synthetic carbon body and stock. It fires .243 caliber, Nosler brand 90 grain ballistic tip spitzer ammunition.

Original render a 243 Bolt Action Rifle.

The player holds the "243 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player aims to "243 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player reloads "243 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player reloads "243 Bolt Action Rifle".

.270

The .270 variant comes in three cosmetic variants dubbed Classic, Composite and Grey Wolf. Classic variant features a blued barrel with a wooden body and stock, Composite incorporates a OD Green Composite body and stock with what appears to be a chrome or stainless steel barrel. Grey Wolf features a uniquely designed wooden body and stock with plaque engraving on the body. All three variants are cosmetic and fire Nosler Brand, .270 caliber 130 grain ballistic ammunition.

Original render a 270 Bolt Action Rifle.

.300

The .300 variant comes in three cosmetic variants, Composite, Carbon and Winter Camo. It is the larger and more powerful caliber rifle available to players and is designed primarily for hunting big game. Composite is described as having a Composite Stock, Sculpted cheek piece and a cold hammer forged barrel. Carbon swaps the Composite stock for a wooden stock and Winter camo is simple the Composite with a winter camo finish. All three variants fire Nosler brand, Nosler Accubond .300 Magnum, 200 grain spitzer ammunition.

Original render a 300 Bolt Action Rifle.

The player holds the "300 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player holds the "300 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player aims to "300 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player reloads "300 Bolt Action Rifle".

The player reloads "300 Bolt Action Rifle".

Blaser R8

The Blaser R8 is featured in-game, chambered in the 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser Cartridge. It holds 5 rounds and is can be mounted with either a custom blaser optical scope or a Aimpoint Micro H-1 Sight.

Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle

The Anschütz 1780 D FL is featured in-game chambered in .308 Winchester, 8x57mm Mauser and 9.3x62mm Mauser.

.308

File:TheHunter 308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.jpg

Original render a 308 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.

8x57mm Mauser

File:TheHunter 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.jpg

Original render a 8x57 IS Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.

9.3x62mm Mauser

File:TheHunter 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.jpg

Original render a 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle.

File:TheHunter 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle Premium.jpg

Original render a 9.3x62 Anschütz 1780 D FL Bolt Action Rifle Premium.

.30-30 Lever Action

A currently unknown type of .30-30 Lever Action is featured in-game which features design elements to the Winchester 1866 "Yelloyboy" and Winchester 1894.

.30-06 Lever Action

Original render a 30-06 Lever Action Rifle.

Custom 7mm Single Shot

A custom designed, single shot break action rifle appears in-game chambered in the 7mm Remington Magnum cartridge.

KS V Bullpup Hunter

The KS V Bullpup Hunter is featured in-game chambered in the 7mm Remington Magnum Cartridge.

Short Magazine Lee Enfield No.1 Mk.III

A Short Magazine Lee Enfield is featured in-game chambered in .303 British. It is the No.1 Mk.III Variant.

Karabiner 98K

A Karabiner 98K is featured in-game, chambered in 8x57mm Mauser.

Marlin 1895SBL

The Marlin 1895SBL is featured in-game chambered in the .45-70 Government cartridge.

Shotguns

Blaser F3

The Blaser F3.

Blaser F3 - 12 GA.

Original render a Blaser F3.

12 GA Pump Action Shotgun

Original render a 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun.

12 GA Side By Side Shotgun

Original render a 12 GA Side By Side Shotgun.

Original render a 12 GA Side By Side Shotgun Premium.

Muzzleloaders

Thompson Center Hawken Plains Rifle

The Thompson Center Hawken Plains Rifle

Thompson Center Hawken Plains Rifle - .50 caliber.

Original render a Thompson Center Hawken Plains Rifle.

Thompson Center Muzzleloader

A Muzzleloader which bears resemblence to a Thompson Center Muzzle Loader is featured in-game. It can seemingly fire either .50 Conical Bullets or .45 Saboted Bullets.

Bow & Crossbow

Compound Bow Parker Python

Original render a Compound Bow Parker Python.

Compound Bow Snakebite

Original render a Compound Bow Snakebite.

Recurve Bow

Original render a Recurve Bow.

Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow

Original render a Tenpoint Carbon Fusion Crossbow.