.22Lr Or .17Hmr

[shropshire dan 467]

Just shows how different forces are. I have a .22lr and .22-250 on open ticket and held fac for 9 months. Did have a hmr on open but got rid of it

[SportingShooter 0]

Ok well on renewal (already had .22lr I asked for HMR .243 or. 22-250 and Cambs said outright no to CF unless had dsc or experience and this was from chief FEO! So it's no myth! Suffice to say I have an HMR now but still no cf

 

Doesn't mean he's right just because he's the "chief" FEO. No formal rank exists for such a post, I would guess he spends more time behind a desk than the others is the actual explanation. In any case, he's just an administrator when it boils down to it.

 

Personally, seen as you already have your FAC, I would have challenged that, by myself at first and then BASC by pointing them in the direction of their manual of guidance which they're obviously paying no attention to whatsoever,

 

They're bullying tactics by people who don't want you to have firearms, nothing more.

[Chr15j 59]

Prob is I shoot his brothers land, best keep him sweet

[spar123 24]

I already have SGC and now looking to apply for FAC.

 

I shoot a large farm that is cleared for .243, most of the other shooters with rifles use .223 and one uses .22LR but I doubt I will be granted for a centre fire at my first application so need to decide what rimfire would be best for me.

 

I understand that the .17HMR has better range, but is also a lot louder due to the super sonic rounds, where as the .22LR is quieter but requires a closer range.

 

will mostly be shooting foxes, but also rabbits when they get a bit bigger and are worth eating.

 

currently shooting an escort semi auto using AAA on foxes and 28g no5 on rabbits

 

I already have a scope, not too worried about a moderator as no one else there uses one so really just need to decide what calibre I want.

 

any suggestions? my mind says go for the HMR because of the foxes until I can variate to a centre fire, but I have been told that any rabbit inside 100yds wont be worth eating after being hit with a HMR round

get a 17hmr& mod,my cz17hmr is great on fox&rabbits,good luck .ade :yes: :yes:

[Si-Fi 2]

Just applying for a FAC myself.

I live near Oxford but have a farm in Devon.

Was thinking of an Air FAC & 17hmr + mod for rabbits as i'm plagued with them.

Reading above, do you think its worth getting an additional calibre at the same time.

[Elliott 436]

Just applying for a FAC myself.

I live near Oxford but have a farm in Devon.

Was thinking of an Air FAC & 17hmr + mod for rabbits as i'm plagued with them.

Reading above, do you think its worth getting an additional calibre at the same time.

 

Scrap FAC air and stick on .22 rimmy or if you prefer, have both