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  1. Colster
    I have 2 Harris' now, did have a cheapy which was ok but once you've had a Harris you'll expect everything to be so solid. I gather the EB and Versa-pod ones are pretty good too though but I would avoid the chinese too-cheap-to-be-true ones. Although having said that, this one gets good reviews.
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    Completely agree, that ballistic tip tends to have a much quieter impact noise than the LR but as to the OP's original question. I don't think there is much difference worth worrying about in accuracy terms between the two (if they are both running well on their own choice of ammo) but if you want one bunny gun I'd have LR. I have both but the HMR is a bit of a luxury and I love it to bits but if I could only have one, it would be an LR. It will do everything the HMR will do but cheaper and quieter, the only difference being the range and getting within 60-80yards of a rabbit isn't that hard.
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    If you can get both then fine but for one gun, I'd always have .22 over .17 My LR does all the HMR can do and it does it quieter and cheaper, the only advantage to the HMR is range and it isn't really that difficult to get to 60-80yards of a rabbit. The HMR does shoot flatter than LR but if you've come from an air-rifle the LR will seem flatter than you're used to anyway.
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    I should have one for sale in a few weeks if you're interested. An elderly patient of the other half's is giving up and he's transferring his guns to me to sell on his behalf.
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    Just a small point, when filling in the form for a variation: ... including any empty slots as well, don't just list the guns/mods that you own.
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    Separate cones? Sounds like a sirocco. I still maintain with a bullet making as much noise as it does and a reasonably quiet muzzle report a SAK is all you need. I've shot three rabbits all close together on a number of occasions with the HMR/SAK combo. Spend what you want on a mod but my advice is don't bother, the SAK will do as much as is necessary.
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    Yes, you'll ususally get a thread protector with the screwcut but it's not essential (just stops any muck getting in the threads) Bear in mind if you ever plan to sell the gun afterwards it will need re-proofing (some gunsmiths will always re-proof anyway and charge accordingly).
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    Shoot the rifle at a good backstop at no more than about 10-15yards. This way the bullet doesn't have time to go supersonic and you'll hear the noise that just the gun makes. I have a SAK on mine and it's pretty quiet on short range stuff, hitting stuff out at over 60yards and you'll be hearing the bullet crack as it's going faster than the speed of sound - no moderator in the world can do anything about that.
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    I have a couple of scopes for sale. A virtually new Falcon Menace 4-14x44FFP, boxed with flip ups, lens cloth and 2 sunshades (can be used together) £160 posted - SOLD PENDING PAYMENT and a rare Zieler 3-9x56. In used condition with a few marks here and there but the glass is still perfect, great low light optics and definite rarity value. £110 posted.
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    I'd sound your FEO out on their opinion on minimum calibre for fox. It's not unheard for them to grant rimfire for fox but a lot won't. Personally speaking, a rimfire will do the job but you need to re-think your maximum range, out to 100 yards might be fine on rabbits with LR but don't expect it to drop a fox at that range. If they're not open to rimfire for fox, then you would be looking at a small centrefire as a minimum, 22 Hornet, .204 Ruger etc or look at the higher end (.22-250,.222,.223), these would give you the opportunity to take small deer (CWD, Muntjac) too.
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    A Fox isn't always just Vermin. The dictionary definition has vermin as something that through it's actions or numbers is detrimental. A fox plodding about on an arable farm (that doesn't have a pheasant shoot) is not vermin and you couldn't really shoot it unless you have Fox specifically worded on your licence. Now here comes the confusing bit: some areas will allow Fox to be killed when the licence holder just has Vermin on their licence, other areas will only allow it if it's specifically worded on the licence - for example my FAC has Vermin for the LR and HMR and Fox and Deer for the
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    You can but you need somewhere else to keep the ammo (most of us keep the bolt separate too but it's not illegal to leave it in). B&Q do little safes which will do the job. Also bear in mind it will have to go in sideways so you won't get many guns in.
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    Here's the twins, HMR is the nearest one, with a Hawke Endurance 30IR 3-9x42 on it (although it has a Falcon Menace on it now). Scope was £130 S/H, Gun £340 New (came with a choice of 5 shot steel mag or ploymer 10 shot so went for the 10shot), S/H SAK £20, S/H Harris Bipod £45 Local gunsmith does the blue tipped Hornady for £9 a box, never tried anything else as they do the business just fine.
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    FAC Shotguns "should" be granted as an open condition on your FAC, I say should as the Home Office advises FLO's to do this to save them clearing land for shotguns but it's not always the case.
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    Ring your FEO and test the water with him, then send back your FAC with a covering letter explaining that you want an open cert and why you need it.
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    Fine by me
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    I often take a photo of a good bag or anything unusual (I video'd a head shot rabbit that was still twitching 15 minutes after the shot) but I don't often post them up for public viewing unless there's an interesting story to go with it. I do always arrange the rabbits etc to be as tidy as possible so any messy HMR exit wounds are hidden. I also eat 90% of what I shoot: mainly rabbits, pigeons and the odd squirrel.
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    I think it's because it sits a little too closely between LR and HMR. It's effective range is little more than the LR will acheive (once you know your aim points) but doesn't hit as hard as the HMR. It still costs more than LR for ammo and is not noticeably quieter than HMR. In short, the only real benefit is the cost of the ammo against HMR, if that's a big problem then the LR is even cheaper. There's some more info here but as it's written from an American perspective bear in mind they don't consider what most UK shooters consider a major benefit of LR, it's quietness. http
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    No, because the slot would normally say .22RF or .17RF so they'd have to at least be rimfires.
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    Weather can play a part but if there's rabbits there you'd be unlikely to come back empty handed. Ideal conditions would be early moon (i.e. not full), dense cloud (keep it as dark as possible) and a light wind (enough to disrupt their hearing but not enough to start making the bullets wander). More important is having a lamp man who know's what he's doing. Some will like to turn the light off while you get out to shoot (if you're in the passenger seat rather than standing on the back), this works fine unless you're silhouetted when you get out, then the best option is to keep the light on
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    My first rimfire was a .22LR CZ452 Silhouette in 16", when I recently bought an HMR I had a look at various guns (never got to try the Browning though) and ended up getting another Silhouette in 20". I got the 20" as for lamping from a 4x4 I still use the LR and they wanted another £50 for the shorter one.
  22. Colster
    Needs it's own slot, so: .22RF Rifle - Vermin Moderator for .22RF - Vermin .243 Rifle - Deer/Fox and other legal quarry Moderator for .243 - Deer/Fox and other legal quarry A lot of people put Health & Safety or similar as a reason for a moderator but all mine (.22,.17HMR,.223 & .243) were granted with me just putting the same reason that I put for the rifle. You do need a separate slot for a moderator but I think most FLO's treat the reason as obvious.
  23. Colster
    It depends whether the land has been surveyed before, you can ring your Firearms Office and they'll tell you whether it has been cleared already and if so, what it's cleared up to. Speak to your FEO, ask him what calibre they consider suitable for fox, some will allow HMR/WMR but a centrfire (.204Ruger/.22Hornet/.222/.223/.22-250) is a better bet. If you can get some experience with a centrefire it will help your application but it shouldn't be essential. If you have the land, you should be ok.
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    If you have your own FAC and the HMR is on that FAC then you just need to be over 14 to use it unsupervised... unless your dad is specifically listed on your FAC as a mentor.
  25. Colster
    Brand New in box (although the box is a bit tatty), scope is in pristine condition, never been mounted. This is an excellent little scope with fingertip turrets and a clear, sharp image throughout the mag range, no milkyness or edge distortion on high mag. Comes complete with bikini covers, instructions, 2 single screw mounts and little lens cloth with "Tasco" on it! £48 posted.
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