It's dangerous to go alone...

[cullam]

Playing on Stalker, gathering some basic gear to venture into Timberwolf Deathland for the first time (not the mountain). Is it kind of essential that I find a revolver before I go? I've got a reasonable survival kit on me, but no form of ranged weapon. 

[stratvox]

You definitely want a ranged weapon. I did my first timberwolf encounter with a bow and arrows, and won, but I can really see how a revolver would be absolutely superior to the bow. I imagine you could do it with a rifle, but the long "swing" time (i.e. swinging from side to side to line up shots) will make it difficult.

[cullam]

Thanks. Now, if only I could find the damnable thing! I've got a couple of rifles now, and stacks of rounds for both. But after clearing out Mystery Lake, most of Coastal Highway, and part of Milton, no joy yet!