Rifles - calibre = Confused

[jusar whippets 10]

Hi folks

 

I have been shooting for many years with various guns, now i'm just about to put in for my FAC. My main quarry will be rabbit & fox, but i am confused as to what's what etc... I know i will only get a rimfire on the first ticket (is this the case)?

 

I am so confused over what's what, ie .22, 17hmr etc... Can someone explain what is what, and what i would need as a starting point for long range rabbit & fox, and maybe the odd muntjac (if this is allowed)

 

Sorry if this has been asked before, it's just a minefield out there

 

Many thanks

[Nik_B 3,790]

I think alot of people have said that the licencing department won't allow rimfire to be used on a fox so you'd need a heavier calibre for that and the deer.

[phil1964 1]

I think alot of people have said that the licencing department won't allow rimfire to be used on a fox so you'd need a heavier calibre for that and the deer.

some areas will allow hmr for fox as i have it on my ticket . best thing to do is give your fire arms department a ring and ask

[jusar whippets 10]

Cheers for that, but what's what with regards to what i need?

[dc5 0]

Hi mate, I use my .22 rimfire for rabbits up to -100 yards up to 150-200 yards I use the hmr.

 

I can also use the hmr for fox.

 

I you want to shoot deer you will have to use a centrefire rifle.

 

I use the rimmy mostly for lamping as It Is way quieter than the hmr.

 

jase.

[jamie g 17]

imo it depends on what you need. ie'' what is the distance you come across the rabbits ? 22lr is good for 100 yards if you no the drop. but most people stick to around 75, yards. its very silent compared to hmr but hmr is good up to 150 if you no where to aim. most people stick to 120 to 130 yards.

 

of course at night it becomes harder to guess the range so hmr is more forgiving as its flatter shooting. of course hmr ammo is dear to buy compared to 22lr ammo.

 

if you want fox then put down for a centrefire as well. if it was me looking for one rifle then a 22 hornet will be good for both. abit strong for rabbits ! but if you relaod will cost no more then hmr ammo. and the bonus of being 3 times as powerful. so good for fox also

[jusar whippets 10]

Cheers for that, i'm starting to make sense of it now

[MrYou 0]

When putting for you fac, get as many cals down as you wish. you can have if you can prove a use.

so,

 

22 rimmy general pest & cheep to run -50-80yds

 

17 for general bunny 100-150yds

 

22H centre fire good alround pest/vermin -150yds

223 fox 150yds+

 

& if a member of a club...

 

44 mag pistol

357 underlever

military 303/8mm mauser

 

& cannon for the door !!

 

get them in, it will save on variations later @ £25 a time. Also if they say NO, it makes the FLO feel better, so 4 outa 5 aint bad

[RicW 67]

Hi folks

 

I have been shooting for many years with various guns, now i'm just about to put in for my FAC. My main quarry will be rabbit & fox, but i am confused as to what's what etc... I know i will only get a rimfire on the first ticket (is this the case)?

 

I am so confused over what's what, ie .22, 17hmr etc... Can someone explain what is what, and what i would need as a starting point for long range rabbit & fox, and maybe the odd muntjac (if this is allowed)

 

Sorry if this has been asked before, it's just a minefield out there

 

Many thanks

 

You will not get rimfire for deer full stop! It isn't even down to your FEO. Seems to me that you you should ask for .22lr for rabbits/pest species up to 100 yds and .22WMR for longer range rabbit and "occasional" fox.

 

Now wait for the flit to hit the shan . . .

 

Ric

[Deker 3,478]

For rabbits and fox the best bet is a .22WMR (just so happens I have one for sale)!

 

Deer moves to a whole different dimension of legislation!