A Comprehensive Guide to Everything You Need for Tactical Predator Hunting

Predator Hunting

Every hunter has a different setup that they prefer. This is mainly due to the fact that we hunters have to hunt in widely different conditions and terrain. This greatly affects the shots and sometimes even influences the gears we choose.

Our suggestion for the firearm is to go semi-automatic. Also get something lightweight and opt for a sound suppressor. While Bolt action guns do have their place in the hunting game, you should give semi-automatic a try, especially if you have not tried it before. It will guarantee a quicker follow-up shot.

In this article, we’ll discuss other key things you need for your predator hunting setup, so let’s dive right into it!

Having the Perfect Caliber

This is a very important part of the setup. Heavy rounds are very effective while hunting but it also damages the hide badly. For those of us who don’t want to ruin the nice piece of hide of our hunt, we would suggest using a 223 caliber.

If you set up your rifle in the right way, 223 caliber bullets will help you reach distances well beyond 300 yards. This is definitely a very useful range in many types of  terrains.

Getting the Right Platform

We would highly recommend getting a semi-automatic AR setup. It allows you to stay focused  on the target and keep shooting irrespective of your body position. This is particularly important  in heavy timber where time is crucial and your target can easily escape your follow-up shots.

As for magazines, you can try a polymer 10-round. It is not too long to cause any inconvenience. It is also a lightweight magazine that will keep your setup lightweight too.

You can also add other necessary accessories to this platform. Whether it be night vision or bipod, you can add the accessories pretty quickly.

Don’t Ignore the Optic

The right optic is a crucial part of your firearm setup. You need to get an optic that fits perfectly with your rifle. Be sure to look  for quality when buying one. Once you have ensured that, you need to make sure it’s comfortable for your eyes.

Don’t forget about the mount too. You need to get something that doesn’t move easily after locking it down. It also needs to be durable to tolerate the changing climate and tough terrain you might hunt in.

Red Dot Magnifiers

There are so many options in the market- we would  suggest you to compare the different options to find the best red dot magnifiers out there that suit your needs. Red dot sights increase the accuracy of your shots. Combine one with a good magnifier and you will have a killer  combination.

The magnifier will help you to fix your rifle’s red dot over long distances. This will let you  have increased accuracy over a longer distance.

Sound Suppressors

Whether you are hunting hogs or coyotes, you will  encounter two or more animals at once frequently during a hunt. Good sound suppressors will greatly reduce the shot sound and will also allow easier follow up shots.

Get something that can be used on different types of caliber. Just remember to get a wrap for outside use if you plan on using a suppressor. The wrap will help in twisting off the suppressor because it will get hot after use.

Shooting Sticks

There are mainly four types of shooting sticks you can buy:

·         Monopods

·         Tripods

·         Fixed bipods

·         Crossed sticks

Shooting sticks greatly help you improve your accuracy. This accuracy is especially needed in long shots in open country. We would  suggest getting a tripod. Even though it takes a bit more time to set up a tripod, they offer greater stability. Tripods are comparatively more durable too.

Vests

There are tons of different options for vests in the market. You should opt for  the ones that have deployable seats. These vests can be easily turned to seats within a minute. You can sit on the seat  for a long period of time  during the hunting session. Your feet will thank you for having one of these awesome vests with built in deployable seats.

Call

By using a good quality call, you can attract all the young and inexperienced animals during mating season and have them in your sight. A call doesn’t have to be very expensive – although you can go for electronic options that can mimic the sounds of various animals. If you are buying one, do get something that is durable with a realistic sound.

Scan Light

Scan lights are a must have during night hunts. These lights open up new possibilities in your hunting experience and you should keep one in your collection. There are many options in the market. Some have multiple color selections too.

Get a scan light that is comfortable in your hand – preferably the ones designed like pistols. Durability is also another important factor that you need to look out for while buying a scan light.

Decoys

Decoys are loved by hunters for their ability to increase the success rate. Decoys are especially helpful when you have the animal responding to your call. Decoys are very much like real life animals. Plus most of them aren’t too heavy. So you won’t have to worry much about carrying one.

Conclusion

The  right hunting gear setup will vary  from individual to individual. You need to get to know your style of hunting, preferences, and the terrain you hunt in. Once you have an established preference, you will be able to make much better decisions while buying your hunting accessories.

Remember, fancy and expensive gears may look good, but they won’t always help you do better in the hunt. Get good quality products that are suited for you works best for your individual style.

Happy hunting!