CUPCAKE118 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I would like to apply for my FAC in the next few months but should i start small (.17) and then move towards a .22 or .223 or should i bang them all on and see what they will let me have P.S not had my SGC for long will this look odd or go against me? Quote Link to post
dixyhmr 62 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 The .17 hmr is NOT smaller than a .22lr. Yes its a smaller calibre but it has a greater distance / Muzzle energy. I would opt for .22lr for general rabbits etc, .17 hmr for long range bunnies and corvids and then a centerfire for fox..... if you intend to shoot them. If you want something that will do for both as a compromise then consider a .22 wmr or a .22 hornet maybe. The .17 hmr and .22lr really compliment each other well and most constabularies realise this and will grant both easily enough. As for the centerfire you can only ask your FEO and see what he says. Some may say its ok, some may want you to get experience with a rimfire first. At the end of the day they are there to help so dont be afraid to ask them Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 so the higher muzzle energy of the .17hmr would be viewed as much the same as a .22lr in police terms? Quote Link to post
dixyhmr 62 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Well basically they are both classed as small vermin calibres. And are two tools that each have there own pros and cons. One thing to consider is for example .17 HMR uses a small light bullet that isnt prone to ricochet. The .22lr use a heavier bullet that is prone to bouncing about. Read up on the search function and theres plenty there Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 just been doing some google work and i can see your point from the write ups. the .17hmr case is basicly a .22 load with a .17 bullet. you can see how the muzzle velocity would be so much different! Yes its a difficult one like you say good and bads from both sides. what in your opinion is the chance of adding a .22lr at a later date as fox is someting i will be wanting to tackle. Quote Link to post
dixyhmr 62 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Il put it in a nutshell for you,If you want to shoot fox and vermin. Apply for .22lr and .17 HMR for vermin.( If you want both calibres. ) For fox apply for a centerfire rifle. Edited to say .... Ask your flo about whether you would be granted a centerfire as well as rimfire on first grant. As said previously they are there to help you ! Edited July 29, 2009 by dixyhmr Quote Link to post
CUPCAKE118 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Il put it in a nutshell for you,If you want to shoot fox and vermin. Apply for .22lr and .17 HMR for vermin.( If you want both calibres. ) For fox apply for a centerfire rifle. Edited to say .... Ask your flo about whether you would be granted a centerfire as well as rimfire on first grant. As said previously they are there to help you ! your a good guy thanks for advice cheers tony Quote Link to post
leadpig 0 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 as said i would put down for 22lr and 17hmr as well as hornet if you want to shoot fox,then decide later if you need to go bigger Quote Link to post
just jack 998 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 good info there dixy, thanks Quote Link to post
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