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The Frost .257 is a rifle chambered in .257 in theHunter: Call of the Wild, from the Pump, Flip and Fire 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 Frost .257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| .257 ammo (types not verified) | 2-6 |
Notes: Pump-action; medium game, ~200 m.
What It Can Hunt
All 64 species inside the Frost .257’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 Frost .257
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 Frost .257
- Pick the load by the animal’s class first, then by shot angle: expanding loads (soft-point, hollow-point) for broadside shots, penetrating loads (polymer-tip, FMJ) for quartering and frontal shots or animals at the top of the class band.
- Aim for the heart and lungs just behind the front leg. A clean lung or heart shot passes the harvest check and keeps trophy integrity.
- Zero your scope for the distances you actually shoot on that reserve, and use the rangefinder before long shots.
- Shoot from a rest or prone when you can; it steadies the reticle far more than standing.
Similar Weapons
Other rifles that overlap its class range:
| Weapon | Classes | From |
|---|---|---|
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | Multi-Class Weapon Pack | |
| Laperriere Outrider .30-30 | Alberta Hunting Preserve | |
| QUIST REAPER 7.62x39 | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack | |
| Ranger .243 | Base game | |
| Whitlock Model 86 | Base game | |
| Fors Elite .300 | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack | |
| Moradi Model 1894 | Ambusher Pack | |
| Solokhin MN1890 | Weapon Pack 2 |
Where to Get It
The Frost .257 comes with the Pump, Flip and Fire 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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Can I hunt Great Ones with the Frost .257?
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