introductions

Hi all, I'm Spike. I've just completed the deer stalking and large game hygiene course with country sports Ireland and am now looking for land permissions to get a rifle and get the freezer stalked! I'm living in the Lisburn area and am quite happy to travel to shoot within reason. I don't own...

Hello all, I am new to these forums and look forward to talking with you all. I came across these forums while searching online for some caliber answers. I ring steel with a 556 and 308. I have stalked with some friends but never on my own. I have 2 pets. 1 dog and cat. The dog is such a...

Evening all ! I'm writing my introduction to all my fellow deer stalkers. I've spent most of my life in the pursuit of game. I left school and studied for a national and higher national diploma in game and Wildlife management. I worked as a keeper before I took the Queen's shilling. I still...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself. Been lurking on this forum for quite some time as it contains some invaluable info on both deer stalking and reloading. I've been hunting for 3 years now, following my grandfather's and my mother's footsteps. I mostly focus on bird hunting, deer...

Hi - I don't stalk but am very interested in shooting optics and have seen some interesting discussions on this site. I shoot a BSA R12 CLX Pro .22 and am looking to add a night / day scope to this setup. I'm based in South Northamptonshire, UK. Looking forward to taking part - looks like a...

Hello, I have registered because I’ve been a consumer of other people’s knowledge on this forum for a long time and want to be able to pose questions (and contribute as I gain experience). I am new to field sports - I have two labradors though no plans to work these two. I spend a lot of time...

Hello, I’ve been shooting/stalking for around 11 years and living in Sutherland for almost 3 years, having just relocated the family and “transferred” my FAC with 0.22, 17HMR and .243 along with a handful of shotguns. I came across the forum while on a DSC 1 course with the SGA. I was mainly...

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...

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...

Hello, Thegooseman here. I stalk munties, fallow and roe down in Hampshire (woodland and open field), along with the odd trip up to Scotland or out to Patagonia to shoot reds. Using a 6.5 x 55 SE for the former and a 300 win mag for the latter. Cursed to be left handed, so always a challenge to...

Hi all I am Mike a deer stalker from the new forest. With access to 5 of our great deer species on my permissions (cwd missing) my favourite by far is the glorious roe buck. After many years of everytime I Google a deer stalking or rifle question i always end up reading threads of the the...

Hello fellow message board members. I’m based in Australia and have a passion for shooting, particularly Deer. I own a country property that gives me access to some of my own rough shooting. I have shot in the UK, a fairly broad gambit from rough/driven in the south to some stalking in the...

Hello, I’ve been shooting for over 20 years, all types. I have a 12 bore and a .308 Tikka T3X. I live in London and shoot around Wiltshire/Hertfordshire when they’re for work, and more often in North Yorkshire. I’m keen to learn about stalking, hear of opportunities to stalk in / around...

Hi all I’m from the province of Saskatchewan in Canada. I found this forum searching for information about the Parker Hale 270 bolt action rifle I inherited along with a semi-auto Mossberg 22 I inherited from my father. for now I’m mostly interested in targeting shooting while I sharpen my...

Hi all - currently SGC holder and air rifle, aspiring to get live fire experience and FAC Mainly shoot vermin on local shoot and farms in Gloucestershire Greys and rabbits Have a WOrking cocker and enjoy beating fishing and anything outdoors

Located in NE Scotland. I'm not new to stalking but it was put on hold for for many years due to raising the family. I have picked up a nice local permission and I have well and truly caught the bug again! Now I am playing catch up with new gear, increased expectations from game dealers...

Good afternoon all, I have been shooting for approx 10 years and mainly target shoot. I have quite a few full bores and I am a fan of tactical rifles and load develop my own ammo. My full bore rifles include .308, 6.5CM, 6.5 Grendel and .223 I am looking to exchange notes on shooting in...

Hello SD member, long time lurker first time poster. Been stalking for 5 years now and looking to hit up fellow like minder stalkers for knowledge etc. Mainly I take 4 days at the hinds each year in caithness with the odd stag and roe. established member of local Pheasant syndicate and do a...

Hi I am joining this site (having browsed on it for years) to broaden my knowledge of deer management. I have been involved for about 10 years. I manage deer regularly for a friend in the Scottish highlands or closer to home in Hampshire and Surrey. I have two rifles; one I tend to use up north...

Hello. new to this, so sorry if i ask silly questions, absolutely addicted to scope and rifles, mostly air rifles and whats involved, looking forward to reading all the reviews and comments, thanks