The hunting scope is accessed using a dedicated control. It is a semi-automatic Tier 2 scoped rifle.
The Hunting Rifle is the most accurate firearm in Left 4 Dead, and is also slightly more accurate than the Sniper Rifle in Left 4 Dead 2 when the player is moving. 14850 ' I'm gonna grab this hunting rifle.' ― Zoey ' I'mma snipe some sons-a-bitches.' ― Ellis