The driven hunt season is somewhat behind, the ranz is over and in many places the sows are currently only rarely on the fields - the last moves of the winter are for many hunters in the sign of the precinct work. From mid-April to mid-May, however, the first highlight of the fresh hunting year is already approaching: the buck hunt!
Whereas in the fall and winter the focus of driven hunts was on shooting moving game, in the spring it is usually the classic sitting hunt or stalking in which bucks are shot.
We show what equipment is needed for this and where to find the best deals.
Weapon
The most common weapon among hunters is the bolt action rifle in the all-round calibers .308 Win, .30-06 Spr and 8x57 IS. Especially for driven hunts, this ensures fast firing sequences and sufficient penetrating power even for large game. In buck hunting, however, calibers that are too large tend to be a disadvantage due to the high game score. They also allow more time for the shot. Many hunters also like to stalk bucks - light, compact rifles are an advantage here. Basically, we advise hunters to choose an all-rounder such as the Sauer 101 or the Merkel RX Helix for their first rifle. However, if you are looking for a rifle specifically for deer hunting, you will find an interesting alternative in the Bergara BA 13, for example.
Bergara BA 13
Silencers
Silencers make hunting easier in all respects - they are easy on the ear, save the shooter from wearing hearing protection and putting it on. In addition, silencers in most cases increase the accuracy of the weapon on which they are screwed. Cheap silencers are available from about 300 euros.
Roedale Hunter 50
Optics
In buck hunting, shooting is mostly done from the hide or via the stalking stick. Often, however, the confirmed buck only comes into the field of fire at advanced twilight, so a sufficiently large lens is just as advantageous as sufficient light transmission. We recommend a lightweight all-around lens that doesn't make the rifle too heavy to still stalk with.
Zeiss Conquest V6 2-12 x 50
Knife
A buck can be completely broken open on the spot with a sharp knife - even without a lock saw. When hunting bucks, we recommend a light hunting knife, which is not too heavy and clumsy, in order to be able to make safe and clean cuts. For sows and red deer, on the other hand, as with the rifle, heavier guns are recommended.
Stalking stick
For stalking, a stalking stick is indispensable - rarely is there a tree so close that it can be safely stalked, or that the approach of the roebuck goes unnoticed. Stalking sticks are available as foldable models and as tripods from about 50 euros.
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