first rimfire

[cyclonebri1 8]

If you can, change the .222 for a .223. It's pretty much the same thing so if you can get a .222 then you will get a .223. The only difference is ammo availability, and you can get cheap .223 ammo very easily!

 

I'm not sure what to suggest as far as first guns are concerned. I started out with a HMR and it's a great beginners calibre. It's quite safe and the trajectory is very flat so small mistakes in range estimation are not a problem (they are with a .22lr!). They are much easier to use that a .22. Having said that, I have now sold my .17HMR. I've moved on to bigger and better things and have started to rate the .22lr more highly. It's cheap to shoot and very quiet, and if I need more range than it can offer then I just use a bigger gun (ie the .223 in your case!). The HMR is kind of a half way house. It's better than a .22lr for longer range vermin, but if you have a centrefire then what's the point? It hasn't got the balls to do really long range stuff so just stick to the .22lr for silence and a centrefire for stuff needing more range/power.

 

 

A very sound post,

[Effortless 0]

ive been shooting airguns for a good 10 years now and have recently put in my application for my 1st fire arms certificate, i would greatly appriciate any guidance on what sort of setup to go for, i,e caliber,rifle,scopes,ammo,tips and hints,

cheers lads, Nathan

 

 

Nathan,

 

just going on what you said above, I think it's a no-brainer. Stick to a CZ bolt action, cheap scope, and mod and Eley subs.

 

I come from a target shooting background, so I like heavy barrels and wide forends, hence my choice of CZ Varmint. It's fitted with a Hawke 6x42, Harris bipod and a SAK mod. Others would prefer CZ's American, or their synthetic / stainless models. They are all good, solid all-steel actions, but not as well finished as Anschutz/Sako/Tikka etc etc. I also have strong views on scopes... steer clear of zooms, unless they are VERY good quality. In my experience most people end up leaving their zoom scopes at 6 or 8 times. Do your self a favour and stick to a fixed power like a 6x42 or 8x56. Makes range estimation much easier too if you're always shooting at the same mag.

 

This is my rig...

 

 

I have also taken fox with it, but 22LR is marginal for this, and you have to be SURE of your shot. This was dispatched with a Velocitor, and went clean through the animal taking a chunk of rib with it.

 

 

You will find 22RF a BIG step up from even FAC air rifles, and if it's your first FAC application, I suggest you stick to 22LR for a year. Might not be what you want to hear, but I think it's sensible advice.

 

Hope this helps mate,

Cheers,

Effortless.

[RicW 67]

ive been shooting airguns for a good 10 years now and have recently put in my application for my 1st fire arms certificate, i would greatly appriciate any guidance on what sort of setup to go for, i,e caliber,rifle,scopes,ammo,tips and hints,

cheers lads, Nathan

I think it's sensible advice.

 

Hope this helps mate,

Cheers,

Effortless.

 

Very

Ric