page_title: Hunting weapon
section_title: Rifles
hierarchical_section_title: Hunting weapon / Firearms by type / Rifles
caption_attribution_description: English: Remington Model 700 in .30-06 Springfield with mounted scope and suppressor
context_page_description: Hunting weapons are weapons designed or used primarily for hunting game animals for food or sport, as distinct from defensive weapons or weapons used primarily in warfare.
context_section_description: Rifles are shoulder fired guns with rifled barrels, and provide the greatest accuracy and range of all hunting weapons. Centerfire rifles are generally used for killing big-game species. Rimfire rifles, such as the .22 Long Rifle, are used for killing small-game species.
caption: Remington Model 700 hunting rifle in .30-06 Springfield with mounted telescopic sight and suppressor
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