Steviec

Honestly you won’t regret it mate, I had a slot to fill for .22 FAC air and was lucky enough to drop on a mint FAC Wildcat mk3 sniper in .22 cal from a bloke on the AGF at a bargain price and it’s the most accurate rifle I own?. Lightweight and powerful, it comes as standard with the superior liner and is equally accurate shooting 18.13 pellets at 930 fps and 23 grain slugs at around 960fps.

It’s HEAVY, I know that the stock trigger can be lightened having seen a couple of YouTube videos but it’s probably something beyond my capabilities!. Up to date I’ve just been testing different brands/weights of ammo and although it’s a heavy trigger the gun is shooting around 1 moa which I’m happy to use out in the field , I might at some point take it to a gunsmith to either lighten it or go for an upgrade. My gun is the VSSF MK1 model which I believe they stopped producing in the late 90s/early2000s so I’m not entirely sure which trigger it has ???. I have just taken the ac

A few photos. Remington .223 VSSF with a Nikon Monarch 6.5-20x44 sfp scope. CZ427 synthetic.22 LR with Lightstream 4.5-14x44 ffp scope.

Yes, I’m undecided which way to go yet, it will be the last slot to fill so plenty of time ?.

I bought the .223 around three weeks ago along with Four lots of different ammo from 40gr to 55gr ( 1 in 12 twist rate) so just ammo testing before shooting live quarry. The CZ was christened on a few rabbits earlier this week and it’s spot on. How do you find the 17 HMR for accuracy?. Cheers

Thanks lads Apologies for the late replies. I have filled two slots so far , first was a pre-owned Remington 700 VSSF .223 with T8 over barrel mod and then a new CZ457 synthetic.22 LR + Atech wave mod and really pleased with them both ?. I shall get some photos done later. VM fortunately I only have to fork out for the rifles, mods and ammo as I already have everything else. I would imagine the .22 air would be the most expensive slot to fill as I was looking at something from the FX range, however I already have a sub 12 FX Dreampup in .22 calibre which I’m seriously co

Just a quick update to say that my FAC landed today ?. All calibres which I applied for have been granted so it’s time to go shopping ?. I would also like to thank everyone for your help and advice especially to @ianm and @Stavross for their kind offers of mentoring. Thanks again everyone Steve

Hi Stavross My apologies my inbox was full, now empty?. Cheers Steve

@ianmThanks very much indeed, that really is a generous offer and greatly appreciated. I also posted on another forum yesterday and have spoken with an FAC holder who lives literally a stones throw from my permission so hopefully I may be sorted, however, if for any reason this doesn’t happen and your offer still stands then I would be very grateful. Once again, thanks very much for your kind and generous offer. atb Steve

Morning all Well it looks like my application is going in the right direction ?. I have just received a call from the FEO who wants to arrange a home visit, BUT the only sticking point is that he has stipulated that I would need a mentor to accompany me for a couple of outings before he visits as I don’t have any previous experience of firearms in the field ( only sub 12 fpe air rifles) and quite rightly wants to make sure that I can be trusted and handle firearms safely and responsibly. The FEO has asked that my mentor have experience of .17HMR and .223. I would be very

Doh, forgot that!. Can it be added at the FEO home visit?.

Morning all Firstly many thanks for all your help and advice, it really is appreciated ?. I thought I would give an update so below is a list of what I am applying for based on your comments and the reasons (justification) for my choice. .22 FAC air + moderator- vermin control and target/range/club shooting. .25 FAC air + moderator- vermin control and target/range club shooting. .17 HMR + moderator-vermin control and target/range club shooting .223 C/F + moderator- fox control and target/range/club shooting I was going to initially apply for either a .2

Alsone, just been looking at these South African air gunners, 250 yard shots ?. Looks the business.

Just a quick update lads, I contacted West Yorkshire Police and apparently the land has never had a search done, I’m told that they will visit and check the land once my application is in. Villaman, judging by your results I’m wondering whether I actually need a .22 lr! Did you get all four guns on your initial grant with no questions asked?. A .25 impact running at 70+ ft lb definitely sounds good ?.

Hi Alsone Yep it is a fair old wedge but fortunately I have already got the gun cabinet in place and have more than enough good quality scopes , NV and all the other bits and pieces so thankfully it’s just the guns and ammunition. If I’m a bit short I can always sell a kidney ?. Regards Steve