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The Benelhag 12G is a shotgun chambered in 12 GA in theHunter: Call of the Wild, from the Scotland Hunting Reserve. Its ammo covers classes 1–8, so it can legally take 119 species, from Woolly Hare up to Grizzly Bear. 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 Benelhag 12G 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GA Birdshot | 1 | Birds and small game | |
| 12 GA Buckshot | 2-5 | Close-range small to medium game | |
| 12 GA Slug | 4-8 | Bigger animals at short to medium range |
Notes: Semi-auto. Not named on Steam page; from two community guides.
What It Can Hunt
All 119 species inside the Benelhag 12G’s class range, heaviest first. Animals with their own guide are linked.
Where it shines: the top of its range, class 8: Grizzly Bear, Moose, Saltwater Crocodile. It is also legal on the Great One species Moose, Black Bear, Gray Wolf, Jaguar, Red Deer, Mule Deer, Wild Boar, Fallow Deer, Tahr, Whitetail Deer, Roe Deer, Red Fox, Ring-Necked Pheasant.
Best Reserves for the Benelhag 12G
The reserves where the biggest share of animals falls inside this weapon’s class range, so you can carry it all day:
- Revontuli Coast: 19 of 19 species in range.
- Tòrr nan Sìthean: 18 of 18 species in range.
- New England Mountains: 15 of 15 species in range.
- Salzwiesen Park: 15 of 15 species in range.
- Intisuyu: 14 of 14 species in range.
- Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve: 11 of 11 species in range.
How to Use the Benelhag 12G
- Switch shells to fit the animal: birdshot for birds and small game, buckshot for close medium game, slugs for bigger animals at short to medium range.
- With birdshot, swing through the bird and keep the gun moving as you fire; most misses are behind.
- Keep slug and buckshot shots close. Shotgun loads lose energy fast past their effective range.
- Carry two shell types so you can take whatever walks into a zone.
- Big game: it reaches class 8, so it can stop dangerous animals. Keep a follow-up shot ready on bears, big cats and buffalo.
- Small game: its lightest load covers class 1, so it doubles as a small-game gun without ruining pelts.
Similar Weapons
Other shotguns that overlap its class range:
| Weapon | Classes | From |
|---|---|---|
| Cacciatore 12G | Base game | |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | Multi-Class Weapon Pack | |
| Caversham Steward 12G | Base game | |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | Weapon Pack 2 | |
| Couso Model 1897 | Rancho del Arroyo | |
| GOPI 10G Grand | Salzwiesen Park | |
| Humphrey 10G Coach Gun | Old West Weapon Pack | |
| Miller Model 1891 | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
Where to Get It
The Benelhag 12G comes with the Scotland Hunting Reserve. Buying the DLC adds it to your store and outposts.
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.
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