LEGAL POINTS AND RIFLES AND CALIBRES.

CALIBRES FOR SHOOTING DEER WITHIN THE UK.

• Minimum rifle calibres apply for different species of deer and regulations change between Scotland and England/Wales. In fact, there is not a specific calibre, but rather by a combination of bullet weight and muzzle velocity. Below are listing of calibres.
• For Roe deer, the centre fire .22/250 and .222 is legal for Roe deer in Scotland but not legal for Fallow, Sika & Red deer.
• The best all round calibre I think would be, .243 with bullet weights of 70 grains or more is the best minimum calibre for Roe in Scotland and England. As long as you use bullets of 100 grains, then this calibre is legal for all the other species of deer in Scotland and England.
• Due to the size and weight of the Red deer in the UK, many estates prefer clients to use calibres greater than .243. Calibres of .270, .308 and 7mm are preferred. Sika again are of a large size and I would suggest, some other calibre .30-06, magnum 7 mm, 7 x 65 , .270 or .308.

• TELESCOPIC SIGHTS
  The majority of hunting estates will now have very modern high velocity rifle fitted with a powerful telescopic sight.
• Prices for telescopic sights will vary. The more you pay out the better the scope you will get and a lot these days come with a life time guarantee.