Non toxic

[RCS Deer Management]

Very true. Out of interest, given you guide, do you engage with the client prior to the stalk to determine what projectile they are using and utilise that knowledge when you are stalking to limit risk of wounding?

I have had some great experiences of being guided over the years and save a question on chambering and a range test no one has ever asked me what I am sending down range. Arguably it is just as important as the chambering.

I, as a client, would think it an entirely reasonable question as part of the trip. When I take people out (in frequently and non-commercially) they use my rifle but it has never occurred to me to ask my experienced friends that accompany me what they are using.

I'd be interested in your thoughts.

I always ask when they turn up what they are using. As long as it’s deer legal I never stop someone using what they usually use but there are certain loads that if being used by the client I will encourage them to break shoulders. Limiting range with certain loads doesn’t really come into it because I normally limit clients to around 150m shot anyway with closer being preferred. I’m not against long shots being taken by those able, but the ability of the average stalker is low to put it politely.