Ready for the Hunt: Your First Gear Setup with GECO – Smart, Complete, and Affordable
Hunting License in Hand and Your First Hunt Coming Up? GECO Has You Covered
Congratulations on passing your hunting exam! Now comes the real deal—putting together your first set of gear. That can get expensive fast, but don’t worry: GECO shows you how to make smart choices without compromising on quality. Great value and reliable performance come first—so you can focus on what really matters: the hunt.
Hunting Clothing
Your outfit depends on the type of hunt.
For stand hunting: weatherproof and quiet clothing usually does the job.
For stalking: camouflage is best.
For driven hunts: high-visibility orange gear is a must—for your safety and that of others.
Hunting Knife
A reliable knife is essential. A multi-tool all-rounder and a gutting knife are ideal for clean field dressing and game processing. The gutting knife’s blunt tip helps avoid damaging internal organs, while a serrated edge is great for opening the sternum and ribcage.
Backpack
You don’t need a high-end mountain pack to start with. A basic, affordable hunting backpack for beginners will do the trick.
Optics
Whether you’re after a driven-hunt scope or a long-range optic—the options are vast.
Scopes like 1.6–12.8x42 are growing in popularity, offering versatility and a compact build—perfect for use with thermal clip-ons.
For binoculars, 10x42 is a solid choice to track wildlife movements.
Night Vision & Thermal
Thermal devices are now a standard in modern hunting. A handheld thermal monocular in the €2,000 range is more than enough for entry-level use and lets you spot game in the dark. Clip-on devices can come later—or be borrowed from the leaseholder.
Night vision gear is often cheaper, but legal restrictions apply in many regions of Germany. Always check the local laws carefully.
Rifle
If there’s no family rifle available, a bolt-action rifle in a standard caliber like .308 Win or .30-06 is a safe bet. These are versatile, have a wide selection of available bullets, and the ammo is affordably priced thanks to broad availability. For more comfort and customization, consider a stock with adjustable cheekpiece.
Suppressor
A suppressor reduces recoil, improves accuracy, and protects your hearing.
For beginners, universal models like the HAUSKEN JD224 are ideal—offering flexibility across many hunting scenarios.
GECO Ammunition – Top Performance at a Fair Price
Last but not least: ammunition. GECO provides a focused yet complete lineup for any hunting situation. With our FAB FIVE bullet types, you're fully equipped—and at a great price-performance ratio.
SOFTPOINT – THE CLASSIC: Proven soft-point bullet, a versatile all-rounder.
PLUS – THE POWERFUL: Bonded-core bullet for deep penetration and clean meat.
EXPRESS – THE FAST: For long-range shots and high impact energy.
For lead-free hunting, GECO also offers two excellent alternatives:
STAR – THE DYNAMIC: Copper bullet with strong penetration—ideal for larger game.
ZERO – THE CLEVER: Dual-tin-core bullet with minimal barrel fouling—perfect for light to medium game.
Whatever your hunting style, GECO gives you the tools to start strong—without compromises.
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