It can be repaired using the Rifle Cleaning Kit. Since Rifle Rounds are rare and Rifle Ammunition even rarer, the Hunting Rifle is better used for defensive purposes only.
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Bears can stand to 2-3 headshots, and 5 shots at his torso with full health.
Wolves can take 2 shots on the torso, but will die with 1 headshot. It will usually bring a Deer down in one shot. It holds a maximum of 10 rounds and has a basic iron sight. The Hunting Rifle is one of three firearms (the others being the Distress Pistol and Revolver) present in game.