ZEISS – The buck hunting expert
Over 125 years of experience developing hunting riflescopes.
For many, the challenge of accurately determining age makes buck hunting appealing. Another difficulty is that fact that in many European countries it is not allowed to hunt roe deer at night.
Always take the time to reliably identify your target. Factors like build, discolouration, velvet shedding, and roebuck behavior can indicate age. If you cannot ensure the game is a suitable target, it’s best to hold off on shooting.
In addition to honing your skills and preparing well, choosing the right equipment is crucial for successful hunting, especially given the restrictions on hunting at night. Select gear that suits the shooting ground conditions and your preferred hunting style to tackle these challenges effectively.
When stalking, every gram counts.
Which binoculars are the right choice for stalking bucks?
As daylight fades and darkness sets in, correctly identifying animals becomes increasingly challenging. However, binoculars with a 50mm front lens diameter, like the ZEISS SFL 50, can significantly enhance your observation experience. The larger lens allows more light to enter, improving visibility in low-light conditions and helping you capture more details as animals become active during twilight. The ZEISS SFL 50 combines the performance of 50 mm optics with the compactness of 42 mm models through an optimized design with thinner lens elements and minimized spacing. Its magnesium housing ensures durability while keeping the weight low, allowing for comfortable, long-term use without fatigue.
What is the best riflescope for stalking?
Riflescopes designed for stalking typically feature higher magnification levels. Thanks to a large field of view of 23 meters at 100 meters at the lowest magnification level, outstanding optical quality with relaxed viewing characteristics, and its low weight, the ZEISS V8 1.8-14 × 50 is perfect for stalking.
With the integrated parallax compensation, you can accurately identify the target even more precisely. This "focuses" the lens to the correct distance, i.e., shifts the image back to the reticle plane. The advantage of this is a sharp image. In addition, no parallax error occurs, even when viewing at an angle. Featuring a light transmission rate of 92%, the ZEISS V8 1.8-14 × 50 also offers sufficient light reserves in twilight.
More hunting light thanks to excellent optics.
Does a high light transmission rate automatically mean more light for shooting?
In many places, roe deer are becoming increasingly secretive as a result of increased use of natural areas by leisure and recreation seekers and only emerge in late twilight or early in the morning before sunrise. Here, good hunting optics are indispensable for identification. With a light transmission rate of 92%, ZEISS V8 riflescopes offer maximum light reserves right down to the last ray of light.
In addition, if you need to shoot over longer distances, as is often the case in vast open fields, a high-magnification riflescope is recommended. The ZEISS V8 2.8–20x56 is suitable for every distance and every hunting situation because of its parameters.
What are the characteristics of an excellent universal riflescope?
If you hunt mainly from a raised hide, you are best advised to opt for a universal riflescope with a wide magnification range and large lens diameter, such as the ZEISS Conquest V6 2-12 × 50. This compact and versatile riflescope is a reliable companion in the hunting grounds.
It combines legendary ZEISS quality with leading-edge technology and a robust, functional design – and it is excellent value for the money. The use of fluoride glass and the high light transmission rate ensure that images are bright and the target resolution is ideal – both basic requirements for a clean shot.
Frequently hunting from a raised hide in the same area can result in high hunting pressure that causes game to avoid the area in question altogether. Record all relevant game activities in your hunting ground using the ZEISS Hunting app as your digital diary.