Any Tips For 1St Stalk

[shropshire dan 467]

Hi all, going on my 1st deer stalk for fallow next month. I'm using a steyr pro hunter in .243 and a schimbt and bender 8x56 scope with ppu 90g soft point. Is their any hints and tips you guys can give me to make it a successful day.

 

Kind regards

Dan

[the scudd 82]

walk slow then slower, use your binoculars at every chance . enjoy it

[sussex 5,777]

Make sure you have all your kit sorted , rifle zeroed, listen to what your guide tells you , be comfortable with the shot ( should you get the chance ) and above all enjoy your day ...ps ..good luck .

[jok 3,235]

Slow, Slow , Slow, Them guys are in no hurry and are very quick to notice movement in their natural environment. Slow. Slow. Slow. When you find your shot, check your backdrop, have a recce round the entire area and get ready. Slow. Slow. Slow. When you decide to go for it make sure of exactly where you expect the bullet to hit

. Confidence i n your rifle, your bullet and you ability and you are taking home some venison. The very best my friend.

[Sussex Stalker 7]

Walk a litttle, look a lot. Practice with your rifle as much as you can. Be confident in your abilities.

 

Good luck, dont forget to enjoy yourself.

 

Kev

[shropshire dan 467]

Thanks alot chaps. I going to get 200 ppu rounds in a minute and pop up field for the afternoon on targets. Make sure I can consistently hit a 6 inch disc. Im confident in the setup and my ability just thinking when it comes to taking the shot on a deer for the 1st time I reckon my nerves are going to kick in lol

[jok 3,235]

Tennis ball or less would be good LOL

[shropshire dan 467]

Can get 1/2 groups with the steyr at 100 yards just thinking deer heart size 6 inches roughly

[jok 3,235]

I think we@ll be having another post after the stalk

[air gun ant 1,666]

Good luck dan, I've been toying with going for a red all year but can justify it really (I always buy the carcass if I get one) so I'm just gonna have a few go's at the roe does this winter.

Am I right in thinking your a farmer? Or work on farms or something, have you no deer on your land? Paid stalks can start to add up when your just getting in to it

[shropshire dan 467]

I do alot of work around farms and alot if shooting around farms matey. No deer round here yet mate but their getting closer and closer every year lol

[J Darcy 5,871]

Above everything; respect the wind.

 

After that; walk little, look lots.

[shropshire dan 467]

Thanks for that mate. Appreciate the help

[jok 3,235]

Shropshire Dan. Where did you get that quote from One Shot, from the unknown spot etc.??

[shropshire dan 467]

Us navy seals sniper's motto