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  1. James@Scarborough
    My last variation took 3 days, and my FAC was hand delivered back to me by our local FLO. Thanks to Paul and the staff at Northallerton
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    They've gone completely mad down south by the sound of it. I got .22lr and .17 HMR on my OPEN ticket instantly. About 4 months later got .222, and 2 months after that .243. All with no restrictions, and no questions asked. I feel sorry for those guys who are strugling.
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    I am going to order one now.
  4. James@Scarborough
    I agree with the above post in that a silenced .22lr is best for bunnies. You can pick up a good second hand one scoped for £150 ish, or a new CZ for around £250 +mod + scope. For fox you would be best with a minimum of .22 hornet, but anything up to a 22-250. Bear in mind that the larger the calibre the more they cost to run. I would look out for a good 2nd hand .222 or .223 that hasn't had many shots through it. Steer clear of 2nd hand 22-250's due to excessive barrel wear. A full new set-up will cost a big lump of money so try before you buy if this is what you want.
  5. James@Scarborough
    The "moly" coating on Hornady bullets is said to fill microscopic imperfections in the barrel. How true this claim is I don't know, but I don't think it can do any harm.
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    Getting back to squirrels for a second, the best trap for them is a "Cannia trap" but they are expensive. It is unlikely you will catch anything other than a sqirrel in one if you use it correctly.
  7. James@Scarborough
    If your first 10 shots are within 1" at 100yds thats pretty damn good. It is highly unlikely that it is a barrel problem. It probably needs a good clean to remove copper build up as it might not have been done for a long time. It is possible that using Privvy partisan it may be an ammo issue as I would expect 1 in 6 to go wayward by as much as 6 inches . I wouldn't take more than 10 shots without letting the barrel cool. you may burn it.
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    I am suprised to hear that you have had trouble with Federal ammo as it is normally one of the best. My experience of Privi partisan is that they are of much lower quality. It may be a cleaning issue that is affecting your accuracy. "cold bore zero" is what you want if you are foxing (I assume that's what you bought it for). To achive this allow the barrel to cool between shots as it will move conciderably as it heats up. When you take a shot in the field it will be cold, so you need it to be as accurate as possible on the first shot. If you can't get decent results with any ammo (less than 1"
  10. James@Scarborough
    I have a quicker way than that mate. I re-finished my HW60J .222, and It looks brand new. Concidering how battered it was when I got it I am over the moon with the result. Remove all varnish, and wet sand with fine wet & dry paper, finishing with 400 grade. Stand for a day to dry. Coat liberally with Colron Danish Oil (available in a veriety of colours from B&Q. I used dark oak) Let it soak in for 90 seconds, and then wipe off. Allow to dry for a minimum of 8 hours, if you time it right you can get 2 coats a day on. Before the second coat wet sand with 400 grade wet & dry and
  11. James@Scarborough
    Pros and cons with both.I prefere the .22lr for the lack of noise, but try before you buy. It is personal choice.
  12. James@Scarborough
    I agree.
  13. James@Scarborough
    Surely wiether you can put shots concistently in a 2" cicle at 300m is down to ammo concistency and the shooter unless the rifle has something wrong with it? I doubt I could shoot a fox at 300m, and would probably not ever attempt it, but I have no doubt that plenty of people do to great effect. I have no doubt that my rifle is capable of it. I do agree that stripping a brand new rifle is pointless. If it has a problem it should be sorted by the supplier. I think it is unfair to judge somones shooting ability unless you have seen it first hand.
  14. James@Scarborough
    It's nice to see someone else who is pleased to help rather than take the . LITERACY IS NOT A REQUIREMENT OF SAFE FIREARM USE OR OWNERSHIP 1. Get some practice with your weapon of choice, handling cleaning etc. 2. Purchase and site a suitable cabinate and ammo safe (bolted to a brick wall out of sight is the norm) 3. Aquire and complete the application forms including refferences. This will normally incude details of land to be used. 4. Pass the police interview by demonstrating sensible values and safe thinking. The safey side of things is paramount. 5. Wait for your certificate to arr
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    It is often recomended that you run a brush through and a couple of patches between shots for the first 10 or so. This is said to extend the life of the barrel. However, I would suggest that you use Hornady rounds as they have a coating that is supposed to reduce deposits and fill microscopic imperfections. Hope this helps
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    I picked up a HW60J .222 with scope for £150 s/h. You just need to shop around for a bargain. Best of luck
  17. James@Scarborough
    What is the matter with you? Can you not give a civil answer to a simple question?
  18. James@Scarborough
    You hit the nail on the head (or should I say the rabbit?) with that one mate. Spot on .
  19. James@Scarborough
    These people are obviously exempt from the Re distribution of pests act (act of parliment).
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    The cz american is good value for money,but if you can afford it go for the Anschutz better rifle with a parker hale mod,good german quality hard to beat(i think) HW 60J are also good quality German engineering. I have a mate who has one in .17HMR, but like the Anschutz they are expensive. It all depends how much money you want to spend. As I said, I would go for the cheaper option as it is no less accurate in the right hands. The triggers tend to be better on the german guns, but a CZ trigger kit is only just over a tenner. Best of luck with your decision mate. Let us know what you g
  21. James@Scarborough
    I usually use my CZ .22lr with Win subs. Very accurate, quiet and cheap . Used the .222 for one on wednesday though, hellishly noisey, expensive to run, and very very messy!!!!!
  22. James@Scarborough
    Looks like sound advice mate, thankyou. Like I said, I'll let you all know how we get on. I am just looking forward to our first walk now (jabs ) but better to be on the safe side.
  23. James@Scarborough
    You can't go wrong with a CZ mate. Value for money, accurate, comfortable. If you're planning on doing more walking than shooting, go for the American as it is light weight. If you plan on taking a lot of shots in rapid succession from one place, go for the Varmint (Heavy barrel) as this will cope better with the heat of more rounds. I would go for 16" barrel as accuracy is not compromised by having a shorter barrel with this calibre. Take your pick of mods, Parker Hale is very good, ASE is a bit better, but twice the price. I have used both CZ and Anschutz in .17HMR, and there isn't much to
  24. James@Scarborough
    Thanks again, I'll let you know how we get on .
  25. James@Scarborough
    Nice pups mate. BTW whats a croc roll?
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