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Hi All Thanks for the advice, have ordered some patches as SS suggested to try and gauge patch size and have the Parker Hale version of rod so will give it a go this weekend. Thanks again Richard

HI All Just got my FAC and purchased a CZ 452HMR. Given it it first few shots today very pleased. Gave the barrel a clean no problem with the bronze brush. However when it came to the cloth strip (Napier rifle clean)one hell of a job one even tore in half- put the wind up me. My question is is there an ideal size for the swab or do you consider a bore snake a better option. As the last thing i want is a knackered barrel. Rich

Thanks all Bought myself a cz varminter full barrel 20"? and SAK mod. Not tried it yet will have to wait till weekend. B*****y snow. Richard

Hi Thanks for replying. Re ammo suitability for rifle. Am a member or HMR17.net please see this memo below from that website "CCI, Federal, Winchester, Remington and Hornady all loaded here at CCI in Lewiston, Idaho with a V-max bullet are identical, with the exception of tip color. Manufactured on the same equip, to the same ballistic specs, using the same components other than color of the tip of the bullets. Obviously the shellcase 'head stamp' and packaging would be different on the various products. " Linda Olin CCI/Speer Technical Services 2299 Snake River Ave. Lewiston, ID 835

Hi All Happy New Year Just got my FAC and looking to buy a .17HMR prob a CZ varmint 20". Have seen quite a few advertised with 16" barrels. Would prefer my rifle to be as accurate as possible. (yes it down to the shooter as well). Can anyone who has shot both 16 and 20" barrels give me some advice.

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Hi Guys great write up enjoyable read. Did you camo your HW100 yourself, been thinking of doing my HW100 Richie

Hi All Am going through the process for the first time with Dyfed-Powys Police Carmarthenshire area will keep you all informed Ddraig

Thanks all have made my mind up .22lr for close range (mainly Rabbits for table and other vermin), .17HMR for distance (Vemin & Fox in this area), plus try for a .243? (Fox and deer) (with Mentor)I hope as this will be handy for stalking as well. Thank you all for your reasoned advice Rich

Thanks all have made my mind up .22lr for close range (mainly Rabbits for table and other vermin), .17HMR for distance (Vemin & Fox in this area), plus try for a .243? (Fox and deer) (with Mentor)I hope as this will be handy for stalking as well. Thank you all for your reasoned advice Rich

Hi All Considering applying for FAC for two rifles, for rabbits and corvids a .22LR for closer work and a .17HMR for distance. Quite like the HMR (accuracy etc) but have been told/read that the carcase (rabbit) is contaminated with the metal fragment of the projectile as I intend to eat my rabbits it is a bit off putting. Can anyone who has an HMR or experience of one enlighten me please. I understand there are pros and cons for both rifles, cost of ammo, range etc, and noise. Any advice would be appreciated

Hi Keithparry My concern is that there is quite a lot of stoney ground in my area and the danger of ricochet is ever present. The hornet does look an idel weapon though. Rich

I do not speak from personal experience but there are quite a lot of guys on this forum who say that 17HMR is not up to it for fox at more than very close range. You might care to investigate .22 WMR. It hes a lot more killing power up to 135 yds. There is one guy, can't remember his name, who is now monitoring a shooter in centrefire because the shooter had shot two foxes at less than 100yds, clean head shots, with HMR, and the foxes walked away to die. Not what any of us want. Hi RicW I quite agree, would prefer .223/3 or 243 myself. Richard

Thanks all for the advice. I will be applying for the .17HMR, but have heard suggestions that the fragmentation penetrates to 'meat' as I intend to eat what I get. But that rife seems as the yanks put it 'Awesome' and you don’t have the ricochet problem. Noise well never heard one in real life so can not compare .22 and .17 live in west Wales (Carmarthenshire) and not sure if FAO will allow Fox on a .17HMR, but can check on that. Not intending to go Foxing alone initially would prefer a .243 for fox as I have a mate who has held an FAC shooting rim and centre fires for many years has

Hi All Been an ardent airgunner (Non-FAC) for a couple of years, but have a couple of permission where I can not get near the rabbits or corvid due to terrain. Also have the oppertunity to do some Fox control. Am applying for my Firearm cert shortly, but having conflicting avice as to calibre. Been thinking of a .17 HMR cos of possible rickochet with the .22. Would like a calibre that would serve both purposes rabbit if possible rabbit crows and fox. Or would I have to apply for a .223 also Some advice from a broader audience please