islandgun Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 I have the opportunity to start Red deer stalking, so looking for advice regarding a suitable rifle, also info on courses etc. I have no experience other than a RF for rabbits. It would be solely for Red Deer......no budget limit...... as yet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 I would say any quality rifle my preference would be Sako in 308 / 270 / 6.5 x 55. I have the latter and it is soft shooting and throws a heavy bullet. If you have no price limit get yourself a Rigby Stalker :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 33 minutes ago, JRDS said: I would say any quality rifle my preference would be Sako in 308 / 270 / 6.5 x 55. I have the latter and it is soft shooting and throws a heavy bullet. If you have no price limit get yourself a Rigby Stalker cheers, just looked at the Sako on guntrader ... looked at the Rigby and had to have a stiff drink.. would you prefer the 270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Here you go, affordable 'Rigby' in .270. https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/rifles/mauser/bolt-action/270/66-151001235153013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Only used a 270 once an un-moderated Parker Hale and it was a bit lively, any of those three moderated would be fine the 308 would probably be the easiest to get ammunition for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 308 or 30/06 would be my choice a few of use make classic Mauser stalking rifle like the Rigby but without the massive price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYA117 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Go old school and get a 7x57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 30 06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 thanks everyone Im liking the Mauser .308 M18 at the moment but will keep looking cheers IG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy1957 Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 30-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 No budget limit? Blaser R8 Silence in .308 or 30-06. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 3 hours ago, islandgun said: thanks everyone Im liking the Mauser .308 M18 at the moment but will keep looking cheers IG Had a play with one of these the other day at range , really impressed with it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleachan Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Ask the guys on the local estates what they're using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 any deer legal calibre that you can get ammunition for locally and you are comfortable shooting with in a rifle you are comfortable handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 .240 or above is Legal and perfectly capable, there are different additional specs in Scotland to England/Wales. I understand you are likely to be better with a .308 in Scotland due to a lot of local estate rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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