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Hi folks, my FAC arrived on Thursday night!!!! I asked for a 22rf rifle, 22rf mod, 17hmr rifle, 17hmr mod. I thought this was reasonable seeing as this is my first FAC application; 5 years with shotgun though. I double checked the certificate after my girlfriend phoned me to say it had arrived (she's a keeper!!!) before ordering the rifle I really wanted, a kitted out CZ 455TH. It turns out that there are only 3 items on my ticket, a 22rf rifle, 22 mod and a 17 mod. I'm gutted!!! I've spoken to the Firearms and Explosive Licensing Department and I've been told that the .17hmr rifle is on my record but hasn't been printed. I was asked to send it back to be corrected and re-printed. I thought it would be a cheeky opportunity to ask for more ammo allowance at the same time; I was told as it was my first FAC and it can be hard to tell how many rounds you'll get through, she'll give me the max allowed on that calibre. (This makes me happier!) Anyhow, my .17HMR is currently on its way to the local RFD and will be collected when my ticket arrives, AGAIN. It's got me thinking, I've been trying to look for .17hmr ammo online and have found very few places who say they sell it. Does anyone have recommendations of where to buy .17hmr ammo in the South West, preferably near to Barnstaple would be awesome! (Barnstaple, Taunton, Exeter, Plymouth) <-Local places, closest to farthest. Thanks for your help in advance guys and girls