BenBhoy 4,706 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 58 minutes ago, Steviec said: Just a quick update to say that my FAC landed today . All calibres which I applied for have been granted so it’s time to go shopping . I would also like to thank everyone for your help and advice especially to @ianm and @Stavross for their kind offers of mentoring. Thanks again everyone Steve Happy days! Nice one - now for the fun but expensive bit! Which calibre you gonna get first? 1 Quote Link to post
Stavross 15,349 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 21/04/2022 at 16:18, Steviec said: Just a quick update to say that my FAC landed today . All calibres which I applied for have been granted so it’s time to go shopping . I would also like to thank everyone for your help and advice especially to @ianm and @Stavross for their kind offers of mentoring. Thanks again everyone Steve Glad you got sorted and got what you wanted, not to long of a wait ether 1 Quote Link to post
villaman 9,983 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Very nice having your license landed and not to much of a wait either . just hope you have deep pockets now to go and buy that lot plus scopes , night vision/ thermal , dive bottles, cases, ammo and the list goes on and on 1 1 Quote Link to post
Steviec 190 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 On 21/04/2022 at 17:17, BenBhoy said: Happy days! Nice one - now for the fun but expensive bit! Which calibre you gonna get first? On 25/04/2022 at 18:59, Stavross said: Glad you got sorted and got what you wanted, not to long of a wait ether On 27/04/2022 at 17:23, villaman said: Very nice having your license landed and not to much of a wait either . just hope you have deep pockets now to go and buy that lot plus scopes , night vision/ thermal , dive bottles, cases, ammo and the list goes on and on Thanks lads Apologies for the late replies. I have filled two slots so far , first was a pre-owned Remington 700 VSSF .223 with T8 over barrel mod and then a new CZ457 synthetic.22 LR + Atech wave mod and really pleased with them both . I shall get some photos done later. VM fortunately I only have to fork out for the rifles, mods and ammo as I already have everything else. I would imagine the .22 air would be the most expensive slot to fill as I was looking at something from the FX range, however I already have a sub 12 FX Dreampup in .22 calibre which I’m seriously considering getting fettled and putting on my ticket so that’ll save a good chunk !. Atb Steve 3 Quote Link to post
BenBhoy 4,706 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 You christened them both? I've a 457 synth too but in hmr, cracking tool for the ££ 2 Quote Link to post
Steviec 190 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Just now, BenBhoy said: You christened them both? I've a 457 synth too but in hmr, cracking tool for the ££ I bought the .223 around three weeks ago along with Four lots of different ammo from 40gr to 55gr ( 1 in 12 twist rate) so just ammo testing before shooting live quarry. The CZ was christened on a few rabbits earlier this week and it’s spot on. How do you find the 17 HMR for accuracy?. Cheers 1 Quote Link to post
BenBhoy 4,706 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, Steviec said: How do you find the 17 HMR for accuracy? Out to 140yds I'm spot on, after that it becomes trickier. Unfortunately the crows have started rangefinding my quad bike & stay around 200yds away! 1 2 Quote Link to post
Dervburner 2,549 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Steviec said: I would imagine the .22 air would be the most expensive slot to fill as I was looking at something from the FX range, however I already have a sub 12 FX Dreampup in .22 calibre which I’m seriously considering getting fettled and putting on my ticket so that’ll save a good chunk !. Atb Steve Might be worth looking at a trade in with the dream pup for an fac fx? 2 Quote Link to post
Steviec 190 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 42 minutes ago, Dervburner said: Might be worth looking at a trade in with the dream pup for an fac fx? Yes, I’m undecided which way to go yet, it will be the last slot to fill so plenty of time . 1 Quote Link to post
villaman 9,983 Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Steviec said: Yes, I’m undecided which way to go yet, it will be the last slot to fill so plenty of time . FX all they either impact or wildcat mk3 ,both sniper version. That way you will be able to shoot pellets or slugs and trust me your .22 lr will be redundant 1 Quote Link to post
Steviec 190 Posted May 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 A few photos. Remington .223 VSSF with a Nikon Monarch 6.5-20x44 sfp scope. CZ427 synthetic.22 LR with Lightstream 4.5-14x44 ffp scope. 4 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 How do you find the trigger on the 700? Quote Link to post
ianm 2,594 Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Sausagedog said: How do you find the trigger on the 700? Usually in a packet at the gunshop marked jewel or timney! 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, ianm said: Usually in a packet at the gunshop marked jewel or timney! Never bought one, I fix them myself. Quote Link to post
Deker 3,478 Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) On 14/05/2022 at 07:32, Sausagedog said: How do you find the trigger on the 700? They are very ordinary. X mark pro on mine! There was also a recall on them some years back, I never had any issues, but mine was recalled and fixed, never noticed any difference! Edited May 15, 2022 by Deker Quote Link to post
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