It is obviously not an exhaustive list, but for most UK hunters, it is certainly a good start. What follows below is a short history and assessment of four of the calibres most commonly used to shoot deer in the UK. 300 Win for UK deer, though there are a number of firearms certificate (FAC) holders who do possess a rifle in this calibre for deer. On top of that, one may encounter difficulties obtaining a variation for. But it could be considered on the large side for some UK deer species, and Brit hunters may well want something that corresponds more closely to their ‘bread and butter’ stalking. For the regular travelling hunter, this calibre would be the perfect one-rifle choice. After all, it is permissible for all UK, European and US game, plus a good choice for all African antelope. 300 Winchester Magnum is omitted from the following pages. 30-06 Springfield.Īlong those lines, some may complain that the. In that case it’s sensible to go larger again – a 6.5×55 Swedish or. On the other hand, if you’re after the occasional trip about, you’ll want a calibre to tackle all UK species and the occasional safari or boar/moose hunt. For the larger deer such as red and sika stags, though, most would recommend something larger – a. It’s legal for all UK deer species and a good choice for foxes too.
If you forced someone to pick their ‘one-rifle’ calibre for UK game, they would be most likely to say the. The truth is, there is no universal winner – it all depends on what you plan to use the rifle for. Debates will rage until the end of time about the ‘best’ deer-shooting calibre.
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