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The .243 R.Cuomo is a handgun chambered in .243 in theHunter: Call of the Wild, from the Assorted Sidearms Pack. Its ammo covers classes 2–6, so it can legally take 64 species, from Wild Haggis up to Barasingha. This guide covers every load and what it is for, the animals and reserves it suits best, how to use it, and how it compares with similar weapons.
The .243 R.Cuomo in the Game
1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.
Ammo and Class Ranges
In Call of the Wild the ammo, not the gun, decides what you can take: each load is rated for a band of animal classes. Use a load inside the animal’s class to pass the harvest check and keep the trophy.
| Load | Class range | Classes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| .243 Soft-Point | 2-6 | Expanding: big wound, best on broadside shots | |
| .243 Polymer-Tip | 2-6 | Penetrating: angled shots and the top of the class band |
Notes: Single-shot break-action pistol for longer-range shots (~150 m).
What It Can Hunt
All 64 species inside the .243 R.Cuomo’s class range, heaviest first. Animals with their own guide are linked.
Where it shines: the top of its range, class 6: Barasingha, Blue Wildebeest, Gemsbok, Grant Caribou. It is also legal on the Great One species Gray Wolf, Jaguar, Red Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Boar, Fallow Deer, Tahr, Whitetail Deer, Roe Deer, Red Fox.
Best Reserves for the .243 R.Cuomo
The reserves where the biggest share of animals falls inside this weapon’s class range, so you can carry it all day:
- Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve: 9 of 11 species in range.
- Parque Fernando: 6 of 8 species in range.
- Intisuyu: 10 of 14 species in range.
- Te Awaroa National Park: 7 of 10 species in range.
- Rancho del Arroyo: 7 of 10 species in range.
- Emerald Coast Australia: 9 of 14 species in range.
How to Use the .243 R.Cuomo
- Handguns are short-range tools. Close the distance with a careful stalk or let calling bring animals to you.
- Brace your arms on cover when you can; handgun sway is much bigger than a rifle’s.
- They make an excellent sidearm: quick to draw when a dangerous animal comes at you.
- Match the load to the animal class like any other weapon.
Similar Weapons
Other handguns that overlap its class range:
| Weapon | Classes | From |
|---|---|---|
| 10mm Davani | Assorted Sidearms Pack | |
| Focoso 357 | Base game | |
| .44 Panther Magnum | Base game | |
| .45 Rolleston | Assorted Sidearms Pack | |
| Maijo .44-40 Special | Old West Weapon Pack | |
| Mangiafico 410/45 Colt | Weapon Pack 2 | |
| .45-70 Jernberg Superior | High Caliber Weapon Pack | |
| Rhino 454 | Base game |
Where to Get It
The .243 R.Cuomo comes with the Assorted Sidearms Pack. See that page for the other weapons in the pack and the screenshots.
Class ranges from our weapons database (checked against store pages and community guides; they can change with patches). Images are official store screenshots and artwork. Compiled October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
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