New to deer stalking

[HeliStalker92]

Lots of people stalk Muntjac with .308 & 6.5 Creedmoor, it’s all about bullet placement. I generally stick to my .308 when out stalking as it allows me to shoot whichever species I come across, and what’s obviously in season.

Ultimately if you go out stalking with a .223, you’re limiting yourself to only Muntjac & CWD. Your 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 will be your best bet when out stalking.

 

[HeliStalker92]

I very much like that!! Im addicted to my thermal spotter

Another great piece of kit to have whilst out stalking, especially paired with a good pair of binoculars!

 

[planedeerstalker93]

Ultimately if you go out stalking with a .223, you’re limiting yourself to only Muntjac & CWD. Your 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 will be your best bet when out stalking.

Yeah I get that but there is no meat left with a .308 shot

 

[planedeerstalker93]

Another great piece of kit to have whilst out stalking, especially paired with a good pair of binoculars!

Yeah I got a NOCPIX and it’s amazing

 

[HeliStalker92]

Yeah I get that but there is no meat left with a .308 shot

High neck or head shots are typically required.

 

[HeliStalker92]

Yeah I got a NOCPIX and it’s amazing

Have been looking at the Nocpix thermals recently myself! I’m currently using a Hikmicro FQ35 but it’s been a bit temperamental recently.

 

[planedeerstalker93]

High neck or head shots are typically required.

I’m not keen on head shots a lot can go wrong very quick I’ve seen pictures of deer getting de jawed and running off

 

[planedeerstalker93]

Have been looking at the Nocpix thermals recently myself! I’m currently using a Hikmicro FQ35 but it’s been a bit temperamental recently.

The hope by me had the 50 at a good price

 

[VSS]

I’m not keen on head shots a lot can go wrong very quick I’ve seen pictures of deer getting de jawed and running off

A lot can go wrong with any shot, not just head shots.

 

[planedeerstalker93]

A lot can go wrong with any shot, not just head shots.

I get that, isn’t a brisket shot generally safer as head shots seem to be more problematic

 

[VSS]

I get that, isn’t a brisket shot generally safer as head shots seem to be more problematic

A brisket shot? That'll result in a lost deer, most likely.

 

[HeliStalker92]

I’m not keen on head shots a lot can go wrong very quick I’ve seen pictures of deer getting de jawed and running off

I understand that, however It’s all relative to distance. The same could be said for any shot!

 

[VSS]

I understand that, however It’s all relative to distance. The same could be said for any shot!

Relative to ability, I would say.
And a whole host of other factors, such as confidence in your kit, circumstances, knowledge of deer behaviour, etc.
And a fair slice of luck!

 

[HeliStalker92]

Relative to ability, I would say.
And a whole host of other factors, such as confidence in your kit, circumstances, knowledge of deer behaviour, etc.
And a fair slice of luck!

Well said, you make a very good point!

 

[Border]

Never regret a shot you don't take.
Safety first and if it doesn't feel right don't shoot. The deer will always be there another day.

 

[Hook'N'Bullet]

Don't take a ropey shot.

New lads that I've mentored sometimes think getting the deer on the ground is the be all and end all. Its not, if there is the smallest bit of doubt on safety or legality or whatever reason, don't pull the trigger.

There will always be another deer.

 

[Poh]

It's better to not shoot and try another day, than to shoot and regret.

 

[geordiemacatac]

If you have the space shoot paper and steel....Practice of sticks if that's how your going to shoot...