17 hmr v`s 22lr

[Deker 3,478]

I have been using 22lr for some time now, I am always reading you guys harp on about the 17 hmr..Is it really as good as you all say it is?

Or is it the old story in air gun hunting world,,, .177 v`s .22.

I`m thinking it is, yes it does have a flatter trajectory compared with the 22lr, but the 22lr has less of a problem with wind.

Oh and the 17hmr is double the cost of the best 22lr round.

Is it a case of swing and roundabouts.. I’d love to know before I send away £30 for a variation.

 

 

The arguement here is not which is better, although if I could only have 1 it would definately be the .22LR. They are "different" and in my book they BOTH have a place in my cabinet...... and fortunately for me, and many others, my FEO was quite happy to let me have both!

[jamie g 17]

I have 1500 acres to shoot pigeons on but it is 2 hour drive so It wont be my everyday piece of land.

 

How to I gte an open ticket? Is it easy to get?

 

 

Thanks,

 

rizzini

 

You get an Open Certificate by demonstrating, ability, knowledge, safety, consideration, consistancy, maturity, history and anything else that helps!

 

The odds of you getting an Open Certificate on your first grant are remote to say the least (although it has been known)...and what happened to the other 500 acres ..it was 2000 yesterday not 1500???

 

i would like open ticket but have no chance. in less i showed good reason. i will apply for one in a couple of years

or at least try and get the 22lr and hmr open anyway. fac shotgun next for me i hope

[Country Life 0]

Can I just say a BIG THANKS to all for your input.

 

I will having seen the video on U-Tube opt for a 17hmr, after all the bunnies where I shoot are VERY shay, I will speek to FLO regarding an open ticket and take it from there.

[Mr_Logic 5]

HMR or 22LR, always have both. Very easy to justify too, HMR = long range and less wind-affected but loud. 22LR f***ing quiet, but close range only.

[brno17 5]

Thanks for your advice.

 

I do see your point for longer shots, and my game are very wary, the first glance of a human and they’re gone....FOR HOURS...so i guess a 17hmr would be better..HHMM

 

But do I have to ask plod to check over the land.

I have use of 22lr and the shot gun on all my shoots, but the farmer’s don’t like to have plod pestering them.

For an instance. One farmer has a problem with dear and foxes on his land, I told him I would have to ask plod for permission to use cnt fire and inform DEFRA of my intensions and ask them for licence. This phased him and replied, " No don’t bother".

In fact most of the farmers shy away when these bodies get involved

 

 

why would you have to inform and ask defra for a license ??? the permission of the landowner should be enough if you plan too cull deer.