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The Strecker SxS 20G is a shotgun chambered in 20 GA in theHunter: Call of the Wild, from the Wild Goose Chase Gear. Its ammo covers classes 1–7, so it can legally take 116 species, from Woolly Hare up to American Alligator. 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 Strecker SxS 20G in the Game
2 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 GA Birdshot | 1 | Birds and small game | |
| 20 GA Buckshot | 2-4 | Close-range small to medium game | |
| 20 GA Slug | 4-7 | Bigger animals at short to medium range |
Notes: Side-by-side; light, low recoil, good hip-fire; upland birds.
What It Can Hunt
All 116 species inside the Strecker SxS 20G’s class range, heaviest first. Animals with their own guide are linked.
Where it shines: the top of its range, class 7: American Alligator, Black Bear, Black Caiman, Eurasian Brown Bear. It is also legal on the Great One species 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 Strecker SxS 20G
The reserves where the biggest share of animals falls inside this weapon’s class range, so you can carry it all day:
- Tòrr nan Sìthean: 18 of 18 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.
- Mississippi Acres Preserve: 10 of 10 species in range.
- Te Awaroa National Park: 10 of 10 species in range.
How to Use the Strecker SxS 20G
- 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 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benelhag 12G | Scotland Hunting Reserve | |
| Cacciatore 12G | Base game | |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | Multi-Class Weapon Pack | |
| Caversham Steward 12G | Base game | |
| Couso Model 1897 | Rancho del Arroyo | |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | Weapon Pack 2 | |
| Nordin 20SA | Duck and Cover Pack | |
| GOPI 10G Grand | Salzwiesen Park |
Where to Get It
The Strecker SxS 20G comes with the Wild Goose Chase Gear. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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