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The .22 Repeater is a Poor-condition primary rifle you unlock at Tucker's Hot Springs camp. It fires fast and its ammo is everywhere, but each shot hits soft. Use it for early Swarmer packs, then replace it.
Buy it from the Hot Springs gun merchant once Trust there reaches level 1. Any copy you pick up in the world is not saved until you buy it, so lose it and it is gone.
It handles small groups of Swarmers and the smaller Infestation zones. Plan on headshots, because body hits barely slow anything down. Leave it at home for Breakers and Hordes.
It beats the M7 on rate of fire, since it is semi-automatic instead of bolt-action. The M14 from Lost Lake does the same job with more punch and a bigger magazine. Swap as soon as you can afford it.
Badlands Big Game
The Badlands Big Game is a Special Forces lever-action rifle for the primary slot. It reloads slowly, but every shot is accurate and heavy. It is a strong pick if you like to fight humans and big Freakers from range.
IDF Pup
The IDF Pup is a Special Forces bullpup rifle you get free for clearing Hordes. It unlocks at 50% of Horde Killer with a 45-round magazine. It is accurate, fast and one of the best primaries for Horde fights.
M14
The M14 is an Average-condition semi-automatic rifle sold at Lost Lake from Trust level 1. It fires quickly and accurately, which makes it good for picking off targets at a distance. An extended magazine takes it from 10 to 16 rounds.
M7
The M7 is a .22 bolt-action rifle and one of the first guns you pick up. You cannot buy it, only find it. Damage and accuracy are low, but .22 ammo is everywhere.