Marcel

I brought the Hornady hollow 20g last time as the shop didnt have the 17's hollow that we normally use, was only about 50 feet per second less and a slightly big whack due to the weight. Not had any issues with accuracy yet, seems a nice round to me Think I paid £13 for 50, defo not as cheap as £10, thats a good price

Im not sold on them personally from what ive read, 17 as a caliber and in a hmr format is more than capable of small game upto say 150 yrds or more. Why is there a need to shoot further with this small caliber, any further and I want to up caliber and weight to say a 22-250 or larger. 17 is also badly effected by the wind 5mph + so longer shots with the hornet will reduce the accuracy, for me I cant see the point, but I could be proved wrong.

Welcome to the PW forum mate

Hi mate welcome to PW Im not too far from you Im in Bradwell

Did this sell?

HI guys Ive had a Anshutz 1517 17 hmr on order for about 2 months, it is a 14" barrel version, now they still cant give me a date for delivery so was thinking of buyinf from anouther vendor who has the 18" barrel version in stock ready to go. Does any one have any ideas what the pros and cons are on both, as Im thinking about going for the 18" just to get on here. Just wondered what accuracy and power differences would be between them, or what would you go for if you had the choice? Cheers

I had the robocop version fully automatic, fun but not much use for anything, soon got bored of it

Just brought a walnut thumbhole Anshutz 1517 17hmr just waiting for it to arrive in the country, Im hopefully buying a Browning T bolt 22 lr when I pick up the 17.

Hi ya

Ben is now at Milbro sports Mildenhall

Good bag, nice shooting

Mmm where did you find that info, the only thing in upgrades I can find is- Theoben Rapid Service & Tune £ 99 Theoben Rapid 12ft lb Regulator Conversion £255 Theoben Rapid FAC Regulator Conversion £305 Theoben .22 barrel only for 12ft lb/FAC £115 I did get an email back earier and they quoted me £99 for a 27-29lb upgrade so thats inline with the theoben site i suppose

Just looked at the ben taylor site, I found him earlier through the milbro site, their prices seem to be alot higher but worth a call also to see what they offer.

I dount very much id ever use a sub 12lb air gun, if I had a FAC to be honest. I'm more into my live rounds and shotgun, but have a few bits of ground they will only clear for FAC air so really need one in the cabinet for these jobs when they pop up. That being said it all comes down to converstion costs I guess.

Yeah I did think that, but Ive had this gun for quite a few years, and its in as new condition and really wanted to keep it, Theoben were only talking less than £100 to convert it so its no big deal. But wanted to go a little more than 24lb on the 16" barrel. Just noticed Milbro website, but their conversion prices seem to be a lot more money. I wonder if there is any other options

Good bag, top job

HI guys anyone know the best place to get a Theoben rapid 7 mk2 upgraded to FAC. I spoke to Theoben direct they can do a 24 lb conversion for £97.50 using my original 16" barrel, or a 28 lb on a new 23" barrel for around £245. I dont want to lengthen my barrel past say 19" to he honest, but would like to get it upto around 26-28 lb, not sure where else to ask. Anyone recomend anything? Thanks

WElcome to the forum mate

Welcome to the forum mate

Welcome to the forum mate, were in the same boat all fighting for land to shoot over Not having alot of luck though

Nice how does the thumb hole stock feel, Ive never shot with one? Ive just ordered a walnut thumbhole 1517 anshutz in a 14" barrel. Cant wait to get it

Welcome to pigeon watch, hope you find a club and get out there soon smashing them mate

Nice to meet you

Welcome aboard

Welcome to the forum mate, I came from Kent orignally nice place. My bro is still down there, have you had the land cleared for FAC, I would do that first mate to save you being disapointed. They turned my farm down and its bigger than that, depeneds on whats around.