what gun?

[slickdicko 0]

dads passed his stalking license and is ready to get a gun to shoot deer but don't know what to get.

he passed out using a 308 but hes been told he doesn't need anything that big.

 

we will be taking deer from an average distance nothing over 500 metes how about a 243 and what is a good make of rifle to look out for.

 

 

 

thanks

[SportingShooter 0]

500 metres is a very very long way to shoot at a Deer.

 

I would say that the most the majority will shoot at is 200.

 

When you say stalking license what exactly do you mean?

 

There is no real need for a .308 for anything up to Red deer and even then a .243 would be adequate if the shot is well placed.

[mattydski 560]

I quote from DSC training Manual from David Stretton-A very popular training manual for DSC candidates.

"The avarage range at which the majority of woodland deer ar shot is between 0-100m" Lowland variation

I assume that you are refering to a DSC when you say License.?

Unless you are refering to the Highland DSC course where longer range shots are considered, due to the terrain and quarry.

I suggest that you confirm with your Dad that he really does mean 500 meters?

As allready said, very long shot......

Matt

[slickdicko 0]

up to 200 m guys....sorry the licence he took was in yorkshire he was there 3 days and at the end had to shoot at targets..he was told he could not shoot deer until he did this!

[SportingShooter 0]

It doesnt surprise me that they insisted on DSC, they are getting to used to doing that now.

Sounds like a DSC to me anyway and 200 seems much more reasonable.

 

In that case any reputable .243 will be a very good choice for all round Deer, depends in what you want to spend on a rifle really.

 

Regards

SS

[dicehorn 38]

My 2p worth

 

If I had to chose between a 308 or 243 to shoot all the species of deer it would be the 308. The reason being I consider the 243 is too fast and explosive unless shooting a 100 gr bullet and the problem many 243 users find that it is difficult to get a 100 gr bullet in a 243 to shoot consistently accurately. On the other hand the 308 bullet is a much slower round ( 2700 fps approx) and as a consequence will not inflict anywhere near as much tissue damage as the 243 (3200 fps approx)

 

Having said that why not consider the 6.5 x 55 as an in between calibre - very accurate, little recoil and great knock down power and minimal tissue damage - well I'm biased as I use a 6.5 on my red, roe and fallow.

 

Peter

[CharlieT 32]

I would also champion the 6.5x55SE. A very versatile caliber.

 

May I suggest you and your father book a few stalks with an experienced stalker to bolster the knowledge you have acquired with the DSC 1. You will then be able to hopefully see a couple of different calibers in action and gain some practical knowledge of stalking .