Barky 24 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 hi guys im after some advice iv been into most fieldsports from a young age im now 24 and i would like to apply for my FAC but before i jump in i want to do some homework, im in the middle of getting some permission letters together for land owners that i know to sign, all i would like is advice on what rifle/calibre to get the only thing i want to shoot is rabbits and maybe the odd fox, i do have a SGC and iv had that since i was about 15. thanks barky Quote Link to post
murphymax 9 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 hi guys im after some advice iv been into most fieldsports from a young age im now 24 and i would like to apply for my FAC but before i jump in i want to do some homework, im in the middle of getting some permission letters together for land owners that i know to sign, all i would like is advice on what rifle/calibre to get the only thing i want to shoot is rabbits and maybe the odd fox, i do have a SGC and iv had that since i was about 15. thanks barky Get yourself a 22 rimefire for the bunnies, and a good starter for the foxes is a 22/250, remember and also request moderators for both, shouldnt be any problems, as long as you have someone to say you will be shooting these rifles on there ground. ATB. Jimmy Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 it may differ slightly on the fox, depending what area you come under, also it may differ as Im a pestie, but I opted to apply for a .22 rimfire only, rabbits and small ground vermin, had the FAO visit, and got my ticket, open on first application, and in the notes at bottom is states Im ok to use it for pest control jobs to humainly dispatch ANY ANIMAL, therefore can use it on foxes, close range of course Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 cheers guy as i said i want to do my homework first maybe just the 22rimfire will do as most foxes i shot are in traps anyway, im in the avon and somerset area has anyone had dealings with them good or bad? Quote Link to post
Colster 1 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Im ok to use it for pest control jobs to humainly dispatch ANY ANIMAL, therefore can use it on foxes, close range of course Unless by close range, you mean in a trap then that isn't humane dispatch. Quote Link to post
camokid 125 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 17hmr mate dont need anything els unless you want to shoot foxes at 200 + yards i have 17hmr and 223 i have shot more fox with the 17 than the 223 Quote Link to post
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