It is one of the most exciting times of the year for hunters - the driven hunt season. Drivers, hunting assistants, and dogs all work towards that one moment, the moment when a piece of game approaches the waiting shooter at their stand, allowing for a clean shot and the game to be ethically taken down.
However, as with almost every type of hunting, hunters often ask themselves what the right tool for driven hunting is. Which weapon is best suited for success in driven hunts? How much does such a weapon cost? What type of optics should be mounted on a driven hunting rifle? What caliber is recommended for a driven hunt? Do you always have to carry a repeater during driven hunts?
Questions upon questions arise for the hunter, and especially novice hunters regularly search online for tips to find the perfect driven hunting rifle.
A large number of hunters still rely on the classic hunting rifle: the repeater, just like in stand hunting. However, semi-automatic rifles, known as “semi-autos,” are gaining popularity especially during the driven hunt season. With them, the hunter/shooter can achieve an even faster sequence of precise individual shots, as no reloading process is necessary with a semi-automatic rifle.
Many “old” hunters are not particularly fond of semi-autos, as they consider them a modern appearance that has no place in hunting. Many are also bothered by the appearance of most semi-autos, as they resemble rifles designed for tactical or military use.
So, as with so much in hunting, it ultimately comes down to personal taste. However, it can be noted that semi-automatic rifles also provide technical arguments for their use - especially in driven hunts.
Therefore, we present to you seven semi-automatic rifles that are suitable for use in a driven hunt.
Haenel SLB 2000+
Haenel Jaeger SLB - a high-quality semi-automatic rifle for hunting use. The hunting weapon is designed as a self-cleaning gas-operated loader. Despite rapid shot sequences, the weapon is highly safe: The two-position safety acts on the hammer and trigger. The weapon is suitable for both right- and left-handed shooters.
Haenel SLB 2000+
Sauer 303
The S 303 is the semi-automatic rifle from J. P. Sauer & Sohn GmbH, which has stood for high quality in weapon manufacturing since 1751. Sauer particularly promotes the weapon for use in driven hunts.
Sauer 303
Merkel SR1
With the SR1, Merkel offers a primarily functional semi-automatic rifle that is predestined for driven hunts, featuring a self-cleaning gas-operated system. This is intended to allow for the reliable use of a large amount of ammunition in a short time with the SR1.
Merkel SR1
SigSauer SIG 716
Familiar handling, unfamiliar firepower: SIG SAUER has taken the proven features of the SIG516 and developed them into a powerful AR-based rifle.
Sig Sauer SIG 716
Benelli Argo
ARGO - the acronym stands for Auto Regulated Gas Operated and originates from the semi-automatic shotgun Benelli M4, designed for military use, which is characterized by its simple and low-parts construction.
Benelli Argo
Browning BAR II
The BAR - Browning Automatic Rifle is an American semi-automatic rifle available in various variations. The latest model features a detachable magazine, allowing for quick magazine changes during driven hunts.
Browning BAR II
Savage Arms MSR-10 Hunter
The Savage Arms MSR-10 Hunter is a modern, tactically styled semi-automatic rifle for hunting, visually resembling the AR-10. MSR stands for Modern Savage Rifle.
Savage Arms MSR-10 Hunter
The driven hunt season 2021 is once again overshadowed by the heavy burden of two pandemics affecting hunters - the so-called Corona pandemic and the spread of African swine fever. Gunfinder informs you about everything that is important for the driven hunt season 2021.
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