what order should i buy things?

[Sanity]

currently a very new player, i only have the starter equipment, i havent bought anything yet. currently, i would like to buy the parker python and rangefinder sight for it, as its my first bow, and the sight will help me get used to it. outback camo, a treestand, and a scent hound. what order should i buy these? it should be noted im entirely f2p, so i will be grinding for them all.

[adrian.gamers]

I ll recommend the Snakebite bow and then the 300 rifle, with the bow you can kill anything and the 300 gives you the chance to kill any big medium animals, then the 3rd thing is the increased capacity to let you carry more equipment. Then buy what u need to do the missions and be happy doing it. Camo and some guns you don t really need it you can buy it later when you re already a bit experienced in game.

[adrian.gamers]

Sorry i didn t see about the dog. I played with all 3 dogs, the retriever does what it s says. Only retrieves which would help you when hunting waterfowl, the scent hound before you level it up isn t any good, i can track tracks running more faster than him. And he just track blood tracks and fleeing tracks between the blood tracks or if the animal is dead and had a body shot, and the animal is surely dead and the dog has a big level he would find it but for a new player this dog is just unnecessary, the german pointer is more usefull since with 5-6 levels you reach out to find foxes and coyotes and need to grind with it untill level 34 so it can be able to track deers and felines. With the money for the scent hound i ll recommend buying equipment, tents, callers

[westrud]

I agree on the snakebite and .300 being very good early purchases. There are a lot of missions that can be done with just the starter equipment so I would (and did) hold off on buying anything and see where your needs are and what you want to focus on.

Treestands are nice but can sometimes be won through the holiday missions, although these have gotten much more difficult for beginners lately. Camo I would hold off on, as well as the dog.

A very good early purchase is callers, these will make hunting much more productive and will be useful whether you are a beginner or a pro, as well as that increased capacity.

The upcoming Halloween event is usually a good source of GM's, although it's different every year, but you will need one of the Halloween weapons to hunt in it, so one of those might be worth it even if it's not close to what you are looking for. Luckily those weapons also work with regular ammo. I would hold off until the event starts however as it could be completely different this year, or they could add something new.

[ther1sths]

1. Increase capacity
2. 9.3x74 R + 5.5-22x56mm Rifle Scope
3. Parker python (any skin variation)+ sight easier for you as new plaeyer
4. callers
Dont invest in camo yet, not worth it.

[ALK86]

I bought the Parker Python as my first bow and it turned out to be a mistake. The Parker is fine but the Snakebite is better and it's needed for a fair amount of missions. I would buy the Snakebite and take some practice shots at a target range, then take the money you saved and spend it on a tent.

The best way to start in my opinion is:
1. Snakebite
2. Tent
3. Tree Stand
4. .300

[Slowsilver]

Maybe you could get tree stand, snakebite, Turkey and coyote caller and grind those and black deer at White heart island if you really want start with bow and tree stand. Just forget the clothes and dog for now. Snakebite is more powerful and quieter than Parker python. I would get the .300 with snakebite and do some missions tho. Anyway you need callers to hunt especially with bow.

[Hylie Pistof]

ok, my opinion here!
dont start with a bow ^^ people forget that a newbee needs time to develop the patience and skill to move carefull and get close enough for that.

at first you would need the carry capacity upgrade OR a rifle for more species so you can complete more regular (and daily) missions and earn that money (gm$) to buy all you need/want.

i would start with the .300, for a wide range of species, and fits 2 scopes you would like at the beginning:
the 2x-10x and the 5.5x-22x
the 2-10 fits on the 243 you already have (and others later) and the 5,5-22 is usefull for spotting early in your career (until you get the 30x spotting scope = bino replacement) and will fit other rifles later.
those later rifles will be something like a 340 weatherby for bigger species and the last one - waterbuffalos ;)
those 2 magnums are very forgiven to new players, have a flat trajectory and good penetration over any distance.

then youll probably want callers, at first what you prefer to hunt and those for several species like the jackrabbit caller for small predators.
after you gained some experience and map knowledge you may want to setup tents to spawn or travel, especialy on the bigger maps.
maybe also some tree stands at certain locations to bait/lure.

some universal clothing could be a next step, but remember the other thread you opened about that, and maybe have a look at my "newly uploaded" beginner guide.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3346267824
that should help you to get on your way and develop your own style - in the end you have to enjoy playing ;)

[MadLeeTKG]

lots of people saying the .300, and the only reason i dont disagree is for missions. But my personal choice for a better starting/upgrade rifle is the 9.3x74r over under, it has a HUGE range of animals it can take, has a decent selection of scopes, and it is great for follow up shots.

[Hylie Pistof]

Originally posted by MadLeeTKG:

lots of people saying the .300, and the only reason i dont disagree is for missions. But my personal choice for a better starting/upgrade rifle is the 9.3x74r over under, it has a HUGE range of animals it can take, has a decent selection of scopes, and it is great for follow up shots.

sry i have to contradict here!

the 9.3x74 is a fine rifle for sure, but there are only 2 scopes, the 1.1-8x what fits only 2 rifles ingame, and is not the best advise for a new player.
and the 5.5-22x what i already mentioned and everyone advises for beginners due to the spotting capability.

it also has only one more species and even though its just a game, i wonder why a roe and waterbuffalo can be shot with the same round ^^ to be sufficient for a WB it would tear a roe apart, and as suitable roe round it would lack everything for a WB

the follow up shot is the greatest missconception in this game ^^ its about hunting, not shooting!!
if you cant take the time for a propper aimed shot, no followup will do good since you cant hit a fleeing animal safe if you couldnt hit it standing still!!

that bring us to the issue of penetration over distance, especialy with bigger sized prey.
a magnum will safely penetrate even the biggest prey at any distance - AND beginners do take those shots ;)
i did and still do - i like sniping XD

BTW, i shot 2 reindeer after another with the .300 bolt action, it reloads fast enough and if you are lucky or skilled enough they drop on spot.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501589363

[ther1sths]

There is no reason to buy 300. over 9.3x74 if not for missions. Waste of gms. Next option would be 7mm-08. As for scope 5.5x22 is mentioned because it fit almost on every rifle in the game.
As I mentioned in other topics, .300 got surpassed over the years since better weapons got released on the game, specially for new players (non patience) to kill any animal at any distance on the spot.

[Pete Gaimari]

Sanity,

Since you don't have a problem getting close. Your pick for a bow should be fine. Camo is not real important but helps a little.

Get a dog to have a companion. Otherwise you don't need it.

Not sure why guys are recommended big rifles to a hunter who can get close and probably enjoys that type of hunting.

Getting close is my style in Classic and my real hunting. Although, I had to retire from the real hunting. I find sneaking in close the most rewarding. Long shots are just shooting. Getting close is hunting.

You're on the right track. Stay with it and good luck.

[MadLeeTKG]

Originally posted by Hylie Pistof:

Originally posted by MadLeeTKG:

lots of people saying the .300, and the only reason i dont disagree is for missions. But my personal choice for a better starting/upgrade rifle is the 9.3x74r over under, it has a HUGE range of animals it can take, has a decent selection of scopes, and it is great for follow up shots.

sry i have to contradict here!

the 9.3x74 is a fine rifle for sure, but there are only 2 scopes, the 1.1-8x what fits only 2 rifles ingame, and is not the best advise for a new player.
and the 5.5-22x what i already mentioned and everyone advises for beginners due to the spotting capability.

it also has only one more species and even though its just a game, i wonder why a roe and waterbuffalo can be shot with the same round ^^ to be sufficient for a WB it would tear a roe apart, and as suitable roe round it would lack everything for a WB

the follow up shot is the greatest missconception in this game ^^ its about hunting, not shooting!!
if you cant take the time for a propper aimed shot, no followup will do good since you cant hit a fleeing animal safe if you couldnt hit it standing still!!

that bring us to the issue of penetration over distance, especialy with bigger sized prey.
a magnum will safely penetrate even the biggest prey at any distance - AND beginners do take those shots ;)
i did and still do - i like sniping XD

BTW, i shot 2 reindeer after another with the .300 bolt action, it reloads fast enough and if you are lucky or skilled enough they drop on spot.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501589363

I mean, you didnt really contradict anything. all you did is give your personal opinion on why the .300 is better, but in no way at all explained how its better. All you really did was say "This is how i play, so its how everyone else should play too!"

[Hylie Pistof]

Originally posted by MadLeeTKG:

I mean, you didnt really contradict anything. all you did is give your personal opinion on why the .300 is better, but in no way at all explained how its better. All you really did was say "This is how i play, so its how everyone else should play too!"

ok, i dont know why its so hard to understand in relation to OPs question.

FOR a BEGINNER, the 9.3 is NOT the best solution, because....

at first - it requires a low mag scope that only fits ONE other rifle - that is a waste of Gm$ if you are just starting.
the 2x-10x though fits several, including the 243, what will make using that more efficient.

the 5.5-22 is more a sniper scope with its high magnification, something alot dont advise, especialy if your rifle level is still low and the gun wobbles like an earthquake.
the reason to use that as beginner is to spot farther out in the distance - more efficient then with the binos.

then, and this is realy the only thing what is my opinion from experience, the performance of the 9.3 is not so great over distance and bigger species.
there the 300 has a better penetration and a flatter trajectory - what i already stated in my FIRST post - it is a far more forgiving rifle for a beginner then the 9.3!

the reason i quoted your post is the statement "has a decent selection of scopes, and it is great for follow up shots."

the 9.3 has only 2 scopes, one with a quite unique use for 2 rifles only (1.1-8x), and the follow up thing, what is something any hunter wants to avoid ;)
also already mentioned - if you cant hit a still standing animal propper, then how are you supposed to kill a fleeing, zig zacking?

and there is the missions thingy, people want gold to buy stuff. regular missions is a fast and reliable way to get that. for that the .300 is better suited because there are missions that require that specific rifle.

so if you did understand it now, youll see these are not just opinions!
yes, people can hunt in different ways in this game, but the whole thread was about a beginner, and not when you have tons of equippment already.

this has nothing to do with my personal opinion and that everyone should do it my way - it is just an easy way to be able to progress at the beginning, without spending and grinding Gm$ for items with very rare, special use only.

[Sanity]

Originally posted by Peter Gaimari:

Sanity,

Since you don't have a problem getting close. Your pick for a bow should be fine. Camo is not real important but helps a little.

Get a dog to have a companion. Otherwise you don't need it.

Not sure why guys are recommended big rifles to a hunter who can get close and probably enjoys that type of hunting.

Getting close is my style in Classic and my real hunting. Although, I had to retire from the real hunting. I find sneaking in close the most rewarding. Long shots are just shooting. Getting close is hunting.

You're on the right track. Stay with it and good luck.

the biggest reason i want a dog, and a scent hound specifically, is because as im still new, i dont always hit kill-shots right away. with a bow, which i intend to get, i know that they always bleed out, and a scent hound will help me find those butchered shots until i can improve my aim, or in some cases, just my knowledge on the animal anatomy.

[AbSlayer]

After all my thousands of hours in game my pick would be for a new guy and frankly anyone 30.06 lever action It would be my gun for everything if Comps allow it
300 mag is a great one also however for BIG game 340 mag has the edge