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.
It suits careful shooting: picking off sniper towers, dropping Ragers and thinning humans before they close in. Slow reloads make it a poor choice when a pack is already on top of you.
The Cowboy has a similar feel but holds only 6 rounds. Automatic rifles like the IDF Pup are better for crowds. Pair the Big Game with a fast sidearm to cover close-range trouble.
.22 Repeater
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.
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.