Conversion from conventional lead-free gunshots in the Gesäuse National Park 2015/2016

This evaluation of the project NP Gesäuse concludes the conversion from lead-containing to lead-free rifle bullets for the fourth hunting season 2015/2016. In this hunting season we have two new storey models in the evaluation. On the one hand, it is the Norma Kalahari in the Kal. .308 Win, which was used by Mr Hintsteiner, on the other hand, the bullet Federal Trophy Cooper, which was used by Mr. Zorn and Mr. Mayer. In principle, it is very noteworthy that the implementation of lead-free bullets, even if new bullets are used again, is carried out by the professional hunters with a corresponding routine. This can be seen in the personal interviews and in the analysis statistics, the corresponding information of the bullet effect at the piece. In total, 139 pieces of shell game were killed in the 2015/2016 season. Only those where more than 10 pieces per hunter were killed per caliber were included in the more accurate evaluation. Under 10 pieces/caliber, no nearly reliable conclusions can be drawn about the killing effect of the respective projectile. The lead-free bullets already used in practice showed exactly the trend of killing effect already gained in the last evaluations. The two new floor models used have proven their worth in use. This shows the evaluation and also the personal statements of the respective hunters. Therefore, I conclude that ultimately the rapid initial speed of lead-free ensures a good killing effect, which is particularly noticeable in the case of long shot distances. However, if we look at the Norma Kalahari with 9.7 g bullet weight, then it is also the projectile construction, which has a relatively low boundary speed and therefore appears well suited for slower calibers. This finding can only be seen by subdividing the data series with regard to the two parameters wild boar weight up to and from 50 kg as well as shooting distance up to and from 150 m. In summary, it can be said that with lead-free bullets, not only the bullet model can be recommended as good or not well, but a reference to the caliber used must always be made.