Barky 24 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Got my firearms ticket today with .22 and .17hmr All the land I put with it was cleared for 243 so well happy and it's my birthday tomorrow so might treat myself to a hmr tomorrow Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Nice one mate . don't rush into a hmr see how you get on with a .22lr first. I'm selling my hmr soon as when I get my .223 I wont use or need it. Quote Link to post
tomospants 3 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Well done mate had mine last week .i bought a t bolt 17 hmr great gun well happy. Quote Link to post
andyf 144 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'd get a .22 first if I were you, way cheaper to run and a good way to 'learn' firearms. Mucho plenty ammo @ £50+ per 500. But hey it's your birthday, and your money so fill yer boots. Quote Link to post
celticrusader 78 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Well tbh if your gunna get 2 consider getting the .22 for closer quieter work with follow up shots and the .17hmr for longer range definitive shots depending on the land...both will prove great tools for different scenarios but then its up to the person and what he gets on with. Range days are a must and dont be afraid to ask for advice otherwise you could waste money on ammo when you could be told otherwise...good luck mate! Edited July 1, 2014 by celticrusader Quote Link to post
doie1 22 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I think if you are going to go for 2 out of the ones you have mentioned I would go for the 22 and the 243, personally I think that's a good mix and gives you lots of veriaty but if your only going for one, then definitely the 17 hmr Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I'm probably going for the hmr as il be using it for fox and rabbit, going down the gun shop Friday to look at a cz455 Quote Link to post
celticrusader 78 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yeh I've got a 455 thumbhole hmr, amazing bit of kit but abit on the heavy side but I dont have a problem with it. My recommendations for it would be a Sak mod and maybe a variable scope of 4-16 x and a decent length bipod so you can shoot from either a sitting position or prone with ease. Quote Link to post
doie1 22 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 nice gun mate thats what i have, 16inch heavy barrel 1 Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The one down the gun shop comes with hawke AirMax 3-12x50 scope, sak mod and a 10shot mag Quote Link to post
celticrusader 78 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Good deal actually but I would go that little bit higher...you'll find you would use it, might be worth striking a deal with them. Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Got the cz today and been out tonight bagged 2 foxes and a rabbit chuffed to bits Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Fair play you didn't leave much time ti practice and get used to the gun Quote Link to post
Barky 24 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 I had a few shots at targets in the day but been using a 22 and 222 of a friends for a while now. Did I read on a post your out soon Dan? Quote Link to post
shropshire dan 467 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Happy days mate. Yeah im off out tomorrow night mate going 8-10 after rabbits then on the foxes when its dark until light. So an all nighter mate. Looking forward to it to be honest Quote Link to post
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