mossberg-operator Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 In the thinking progress for applying for FAC. Would be deer stalking mainly. Don't know much about rifles. What to get/apply for? What caliber? ((England and Scotland). Might use it on boar abroad. Using an old bolt action military rifle a stupid idea for this? My FAC holder mate says buy something modern in .270 because of weight (carrying around on the field), gun shop same. What are your thoughts on this? Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 A modern cartridge between 6.5 and 30 cal in a rifle you like should do it. A 270 is an option. A 7-08 would be good. A 308 is a great choice. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 the big stumbling block would be military calibers not being an option for european trips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I know someone who uses a K98 Mauser (7.92x57) on deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I nearly bought a 7.5x55 Schmidt rubin straight pull for deer, still in its wrapper, lovely piece of kit, swiss mauser iirc. but settled for a 6.5 swede which does the job more than adequately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 the big stumbling block would be military calibers not being an option for european trips Not quite so. The other year here in France when some European regs or other changed we were suddenly allowed mil calibres as bolt actions on our 'Normal' licences. Befroe this they were in the old categories and needed seperate Authorisation. We now have easy access to some lovely Lee Enfields etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Steve A Mate of mine has .303" and .308" for deer, it really is down to your preference and your wallet! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 7-08 or 6.5x55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Not quite so. The other year here in France when some European regs or other changed we were suddenly allowed mil calibres as bolt actions on our 'Normal' licences. Befroe this they were in the old categories and needed seperate Authorisation. We now have easy access to some lovely Lee Enfields etc Steve A Mate of mine has .303" and .308" for deer, it really is down to your preference and your wallet! Good luck . Thx for all answers! Was thinking about the Lee-Enfield actually! Got one in my local shop, 303". Could do with a makeover... Would it be possible to modernise it? Woodwork, scope, etc? Is there a plastic stock for it? It is a durable, proven rifle. Not sure about ammo availability and cost, compared to modern rifles.. Or should I go the other way? Modern. Remington? Everyone says buy something in .270... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Personally don't really like 270 as you said and boar 308 would be my choice, if your looking to make a Lee Enfield modern why not buy a modern rifle. Personally I like the older gun but my work horse is a Remi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 All depends on your budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Some 303 sporterised actions on guntrader! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 If you're going for Boar I wouldn't go below .30 call. My choice is 30.06 it's a does everything calibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 .270 is a good choice, fast and flat, hard hitting. I have shot wild boar on the continent with 156 grains Sako Hammerhead and is perfect. Is all about shot placement. Here i'm using the 130 grains Sako Powerhead (Barnes TSX) is all you will ever need in UK. As per rifle and having the wild boar in mind, i just paid deposit for a Blaser R8 Professional with semi-heavy barrel, and i'm waiting for my variation to come through. PM me if you want to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 You are apparently not vastly experienced or knowledgeable, that is not a criticism. So stick to something simple, easy to find, versatile, and lots of ammo choices...... my 700 SPS is also a pussycat to shoot!. .308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neutron619 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 You are apparently not vastly experienced or knowledgeable, that is not a criticism. So stick to something simple, easy to find, versatile, and lots of ammo choices...... my 700 SPS is also a pussycat to shoot!. .308 +1. The only rifle you'll ever need in the UK. Don't tell the FEO that though... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I like the Remi 700... Good reputation. Hard to choose... Thx for advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I would not be iteested in a remmie again unless it was from the early nineties or older. Tikka, Howa and CZ would come first today, or a Weatherby, an older Sako and then there is Winchester 70. All better than current 700s in my opinion! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 What about a parkerhale 308,cheap and cheerful looks kind of retro,have look on gun trader. I have a sporterized winchester p14 (fultons)that was a 303 now it's been turned into a 308 with a heavy target barrel and has had a pictanniny rail professionally fitted to take a scope,but I wouldn't like to carry it far Though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 What about a parkerhale 308,cheap and cheerful looks kind of retro,have look on gun trader. I have a sporterized winchester p14 (fultons)that was a 303 now it's been turned into a 308 with a heavy target barrel and has had a pictanniny rail professionally fitted to take a scope,but I wouldn't like to carry it far Though. I had a Parker hale in 308. The action is a Mauser which I like but if I remember right not a controlled feed so must be chambered muzzle up, maybe wrong on that, long time ago. They only came in a long action I think again. A308 looks tiny in that action!Great trigger though. Just change a small spring for a different range of adjustment. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 you don't say what deer. have you shot CF rifles before? what is the actual likelihood of going out for boar? it also doesn't make a blind bit of difference what calibre/cartridge you get get one that fits you, fits your budget and most importantly you can shoot well money does not buy this. don't be put off by 2nd hand, there is a lot out there all the gun in the world isn't going to help if you are 100lbs wet through and shooting a lightweight magnum cartridge and it is kicking lumps out of you! go shoot someone else's see what you like, some people find recoil offputting and develop a flinch very quickly. others simply don't notice it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I would not be iteested in a remmie again unless it was from the early nineties or older. Tikka, Howa and CZ would come first today, or a Weatherby, an older Sako and then there is Winchester 70. All better than current 700s in my opinion! U. Why? Can You explain, pls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossberg-operator Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 you don't say what deer. have you shot CF rifles before? what is the actual likelihood of going out for boar? it also doesn't make a blind bit of difference what calibre/cartridge you get get one that fits you, fits your budget and most importantly you can shoot well money does not buy this. don't be put off by 2nd hand, there is a lot out there all the gun in the world isn't going to help if you are 100lbs wet through and shooting a lightweight magnum cartridge and it is kicking lumps out of you! go shoot someone else's see what you like, some people find recoil offputting and develop a flinch very quickly. others simply don't notice it. Hi! Red and roe we got on the permission. Boar: going abroad each year, Alsace and Hungary. So once a year probably. My weight is much closer to 200lb... Shot AK on full auto, was ok with the recoil... No, don't really have experience with CF rifles. Hence this topic. Thank You for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Boar: going abroad each year No question then.. 30.06 it is then If you have any doubts ask a Boar shooter And I,m not referring to myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I would not be iteested in a remmie again unless it was from the early nineties or older. Tikka, Howa and CZ would come first today, or a Weatherby, an older Sako and then there is Winchester 70. All better than current 700s in my opinion! U. Why would you buy a Howa over a Weatherby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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