fac air rifles

[fitchet 788]

hi all just a qestion about fac rifles im thinking of getting one to shoot rabbit geese and duck but also pigeon and squrriels out of trees is it worth getting one as obviously you need to have a good backstop can anyone advise me on the best foot per lb for this and also what make of gun cheers

[sureshot11 1]

Hi dont think geese on FAC air is permited but I`v got Rapid Mk2 177 and .22 the 177 is running at 21flb and .22 at 35 out of the two I use the 177 but most people use .22

[jenksi87 3]

.25 rapids seem to be popular mate. have a look at them. or daystate .22

[Lewdan 17]

hi all just a qestion about fac rifles im thinking of getting one to shoot rabbit geese and duck but also pigeon and squrriels out of trees is it worth getting one as obviously you need to have a good backstop can anyone advise me on the best foot per lb for this and also what make of gun cheers

 

Hi mate, i would use legal 12 ft/lbs rifle for birds and squirrel will do the job ok just take care with backstop, Not sure of a rifle on Geese and Duck ( dont think its the done thing ) so if you are going to the trouble of applying for a FAC, why not go for .22 r/fire or .17hmr for rabbit.

 

LD

[Deker 3,478]

Going FAC on air may seem like a good option at times but for many the reality is different, they are of course far more expensive than a .22lr and far less versatile, and eat air...

 

........................remember a .22lr can shoot caps, short, longs, lr, shotshells..and probably a few things I have forgotten. It can also do it consistantly shot after shot and deliver power from around 30-205ftlb!

[HUnter_zero 58]

remember a .22lr can / deliver power from around 30-205ftlb!

 

 

I would love to know what or which brand of .22 long rifle ammunition produces 205ftlb

 

John

Edited April 29, 2010 by HUnter_zero

[Deker 3,478]

remember a .22lr can / deliver power from around 30-205ftlb!

 

 

I would love to know what or which brand of .22 long rifle ammunition produces 205ftlb

 

John

 

Now you know....

 

Aguilla .22lr Super Extra Maximum HP or Solid, BOTH 204ft lb.

 

I think that qualifies as being around 30-205ft lb.

Edited April 29, 2010 by Deker

[HUnter_zero 58]

 

Aguilla Super Extra Maximum HP or Solid, BOTH 204ft lb.

 

 

 

And can these be purchased in the UK?

 

John

[jackinbox99 41]

Id agree with the other comments. Id stick with a normal NON FAC air rifle for what you want. Ideal for rats, rabbits, pigeons, magpies and anything else along those lines. Personally i dont think its worth the hassle and expense of going FAC just for an FAC air rifle. If your going FAC you should go for a 17hmr or 22lr if you can get permission for them.

 

With regards to Geese and Duck.. your better off with a shotgun!

[Deker 3,478]

 

Aguilla Super Extra Maximum HP or Solid, BOTH 204ft lb.

 

 

 

And can these be purchased in the UK?

 

John

 

 

YES...

 

Search back on this site, I had this debate a year or two back and someone gave me details of a dealer with them in stock....around Cambridgeshire I seem to recall...anyway...ask any dealer who stocks Aguilla, they are shit but they are available!

[Rake aboot 4,936]

Problem geese can be shot no bother with a rifle. Wouldn`t shoot duck with it tho

 

Agree with most that a 22lr is the way forward.

I had a slot on my license for FAC air but never filled it as I managed quite fine with sub 12 and everything else with the 22lr.

AND you can pick up 22lr for much cheapness,, even new!

[HUnter_zero 58]

 

 

YES...

 

 

 

Thanks for that, no need to shout tho, my hearings not that bad. I would just love to try them (not being sarcastic. As per my previous post, I genuinely am interested in giving the ammo a bash for long range bunny bashing as I was planning on a .22 WMR).

 

Thanks again.

 

John

Edited April 30, 2010 by HUnter_zero

[jenksi87 3]

Problem geese can be shot no bother with a rifle. Wouldn`t shoot duck with it tho

 

Agree with most that a 22lr is the way forward.

I had a slot on my license for FAC air but never filled it as I managed quite fine with sub 12 and everything else with the 22lr.

AND you can pick up 22lr for much cheapness,, even new!

 

why would you shoot geese with an air rifle but not duck? had lots of ducks with sub 12ft/lb no bother with either front facing heart shots or head shots. shot a goose once, top of neck @ 20yards, just bounced off and flew away. never again

[Rake aboot 4,936]

Not got a problem shooting duck with a rifle,, just prefer them on the wing with the shotgun,

just me really !!

[jackinbox99 41]

Not got a problem shooting duck with a rifle,, just prefer them on the wing with the shotgun,

just me really !!

 

Dunno about shooting ducks, but i went for a walk around some local lakes the other day and there were millions of ducks asleep. You could litterally walk up and pick one up with your hands if you so wished!