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Hey there, I am a reasonably new shooter from Taunton, Somerset. I regularly shoot rifles of different calibres in a local shooting range. As well as shotguns in the form of clay pigeons. I would like to get more involved with shooting in my area and in particular take part in some guided...

Hi, I am brand new to hunting but it is something I've been researching a lot over the last few months and would like to have a go at. I came across this site when researching certain things and found some good useful information so thought I'd join. It's a difficult thing to get into when...

Hi I’m a keen clay shooter just getting into stalking this last year waiting for my variation for a 6.5 creedmoor. On here for help and advice etc plus researching scopes

Hey everyone, My first post here! I have previous shooting experience, but very new to deer stalking! So far I've completed 4 stalks with 2 culls. I'm here to learn as much as possible, I have completed my DSC1, and look forward to gathering as much knowledge from you all as possible...

Hi im Sam. Based in wiltshire i enjoy waterfowl, rough and driven shooting, i have a 22,250 for foxing and a .270 for stalking both of which i reload for.

Hi all, Young lad in his 30’s just starting out from Belfast. My dad and I started together. I Shoot a Steyr Pro Hunter .308 with 8x56 Schmidt and Bender, after completing the DSC1 2 years ago. Also shoot a Glock 17 Gen4, still getting the hang of it. Also have a Berreta Extrema 2, which I...

Hey guys, I am joining the site as I use it all the time when I am asking questions about reviews for kit and general stalking questions. I have been deer stalking for about 5 years now and have recently started butchering and selling my own game. I stalk mainly near home around Herefordshire...

Hi, Not currently deerstalking but an early career ecologist looking to pivot into work/research on sustainable deer management. Also keen on picking up the odd local roe in the skin! Thinking of dipping my toe in with the DSC1 soon, Dorset based. Cheers all

Hello, I'm a Manc lad aspiring towards a career in the countryside. My deer stalking experience is limited to a few months volunteering in the highlands, assisting with NatureScot team at Beinn Eighe NNR. I got to take part in every aspect of professional deer management, even got a few shots...

Hi all! Just joined my local club, going through probation then onto the rifle application. Just going to shoot target with 22. (Looking at the CZ. 452) and some historical stuff (mosin nagant, lee enfield etc.) I have some interest in rabbit/pigeon/fox hunting for pest control hence joining...

Hi Everyone, I am new to this community. It was first brought to my attention when comparing .243 rifles on a search engine. I’ve been shooting since a toddler as my grandfather was the game keeper on a very prestigious shoot locally to me and I’ve never stopped. I’ve a plethora of various...

I'm based in West Wales and have been seeing more deer around in the recent years. I'm a novice to deer hunting and keen to gradually try and understand how to get into it. I have experience with shotguns and have shot a rifle once or twice before. Best wishes, Guy

Hello there, I'm an Edinburgh based 30 something originally from the North of Scotland. I've shot since I was a young lad, mostly rough walked up shoots and early mornings waiting for geese at a pond, but I've actually never done any stalking or used a rifle other than a .22. I've joined the...

A compulsory introduction so I had better write one. Rifles a life time of adding and removing ended up with a few some favourites and one or two unusual. Optics mostly German. Binoculars mainly Austrian bar a hill scope Invernesian. Vehicle well it’s a pick up of oriental parent company and...

I'm joining the site because i have heard from other shooters that this is a good platform to discuss new kit, and to buy secondhand kit from other shooters. I have shot vermin and game since I was a nipper, I mainly shoot in the north of Scotland where I live. I shoot .243 .308, and wildfowl...

Good afternoon all, this is my introduction to DS. My name is Reece, I’m based in Hampshire and enjoy deer stalking and driven shooting. As I write this I am travelling home from a sim day in Kent with @roebuckboy where we had brilliant weather and an all around great day shooting. I own a...

Hey. I recently moved to London and stay near central London. Joined the website in hopes of getting connected to people that stalk and ultimately go on stalking trips myself. I have previous hunted quails and pheasants with a Turkish shotgun (don't really remember the name) and wild boar with a...

Hi Names Harvey and based out of the Berkshire area. Recently passed my DSC1 and would consider myself new to stalking. Rifle wise looking to pick up a tikka t3 for most hunting smaller deer species. Looking to stalk around Berkshire/Oxforshire area and currently in the midst of an FAC...

Hi all, Just a brief introduction about myself. Young lad from Cumbria (22) had my FAC/SGC since 17 and currently shoot a Mauser M12 chambered in .243 and an Anschutz 1417 .22LR. I do a lot of rabbit shooting, fox control and more recently just got into some deer stalking (mainly roe). I am...

Hi, I’m from Worcester looking to get into deer stalking as a chance to get out and shoot but also for a way to provide myself more ethically killed meat. I have x 2 shotguns (miroku and AYA) which I have used for clays and a couple of rough shoots. I’ve had experienced firing rifles up to...