STILL S-Tier?! Vetterli 71 Cyclone Mastery | Hunt: Showdown 1896

The Vetterli 71 Cyclone is the only semi-automatic rifle in Hunt: Showdown 1896, and after its recent nerf many players are wondering if it’s still as dominant as before. In this Cyclone Mastery I put the weapon to the test using High Velocity and Incendiary ammo to see how it performs in close-range fights, long-range engagements, and high-MMR lobbies. This video covers everything you need to know about the Cyclone: bullet velocity, drop-off range, ammo types, penetration, damage values, two-tap potential, and how the nerf actually affects gameplay in the current meta.

The Vetterli Cyclone has always been known for its incredible fire rate and forgiving follow-up shots, making it one of the strongest and most consistent medium-ammo rifles in Hunt: Showdown. In this gameplay showcase and breakdown, I test the Cyclone with HV ammo for long-range consistency and Incendiary ammo for close-range pressure, map control, and burning enemy Hunters. I also compare it to the other Vetterli variants and explain why the Cyclone sits in a tier of its own.

Whether you’re a solo player, a duo, or a trio, the Cyclone offers amazing versatility: fast two-taps, reliable damage output, long-range accuracy, and excellent performance in 5- and 6-star MMR. If you want to understand how the Cyclone performs after the nerf and whether it remains an S-tier rifle in Hunt: Showdown 1896, this mastery guide covers everything.

This video includes full Vetterli Cyclone gameplay, weapon stats, ammo comparisons, loadout tips, and a detailed post-game analysis. If you’re looking for the best Vetterli loadout, the best Cyclone ammo type, or want to see how the Cyclone stacks up against the rest of the rifle pool, you’ll find it here.

Thanks for watching — enjoy the gameplay, and I’ll see you in the bayou!

00:00 Vetterli 71 Cyclone Guide Intro
03:43 Meanwhile in the bayou… FT. ‪@Whityyy‬
04:04 Round 1: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. GetCarterGaming
09:11 Round 2: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. GetCarterGaming
17:28 Round 3: Vetterli Cyclone (Incendiary) & Trueshot (Incendiary) - FT. GetCarterGaming
31:37 Round 4: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. Whityyy & Ghouly
36:15 Round 5: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. GetCarterGaming
41:50 Round 6: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - Solo
46:39 Round 7: Vetterli Cyclone (Incendiary) & Trueshot (Incendiary) - FT. GetCarterGaming
49:46 Round 8: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. Whityyy
52:00 Round 9: Vetterli Cyclone (HV) & Trueshot (HV) - FT. Whityyy
58:50 Final thoughts
01:00:34 Outro & Patreons

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