Down South Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 For those that might be interested, Sako quad, the orange band on the barrel shows it's a .17 HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Nice looking rifle B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 i'd like to echo that! Very nice looking piece of kit that. What scope have you got on it? Wookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thanks for that, it handles well too. Scope is a Bushnell Trophy 3-9 x 40 with a lamp mount added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thinking about getting a .17mach2. If i can convince the better half :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Kip If mach2 starts to take off I'll get the barrel. Could be a lot of fun. Replace my .22 or get my son to take it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 maybe one like this :blink: http://www.unoriginal.co.uk/footage48_1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 CRAZY! I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Cost a fortune in ammo :blink: Only in the good old USA(maybe i should emigrate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hi, Is that the rifle which if you buy the barrels that are interchangable between 4 different callibres of bullet? What is it registered under on your FAC? :blink: FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Scope is a Bushnell Trophy 3-9 x 40 with a lamp mount added. I see you did'nt go for the scope developed to go with this gun DS .Was it a Burris? Sakos are nice guns ..but i'm a walnut and blue man :o but i imagine the build quality to be superb.How much did it set you back DS? ,excuse my cheek Kip My intentions are to ventre into a high velocity .17 rd but early reports on the mach2 say effctive no further than 100yds so i can't see the point .It'll be the Hmr for me. Geeze.........I,m suffering from some serious i wants at the mo :blink: Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Synthetic, excellent design :blink: LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Nice, very nice, i would surley be tempted. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks for the interest. I was getting a CZ but managed to handle the quad. I had the FAC and money so go for it I thought, and as I've said elsewhere on here, I like something different. Being left handed I find the short travel on the bolt very helpful. I like the balance and weight too. As fot the Burris scope, if you had all 4 barrels its a must but if you have 2 you can use a normal scope as long as you keep a note of the settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Forgot to add, got it from a dealer in Scotland, Continental shooting supplies, 24 turn around. £430 for the gun, £27 for delivery and transfer. A bargain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Ive, cheers mate, looked into the specs on the 17hmr & 17mach2, and i will be looking into the hmr. Thanks again for the advice :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Reading up on the field report on the Mach 2.......... I could'nt see the point of it ..........If it was silent then yes but if your going to have the ballistic crack you may as well have it in the Hmr version and by the sound of it you have come to the same conclusion Kip :thumbs: Cheers Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Nice peice of kit DS, looking forward to hearing how yuou get on with it. I myself am going to be getting one in .22LR then .17HMR. When the ticket finally arrives that is. As for the Burris scope, I reckon the same as you. No need to get it with just the two barrels, or at least thats what I am hoping. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Thats a cracking looking gun hope you do well with it. What will be the main quarryyou shoot with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've been out tonight for a good hour and done some good work with it. 4 clean kills out of 5 shots using a scope mounted light. No great distance but its given me an insight to what can be done. Hopefully by the time the game bird laying season is here I'll be good enough to take on Jim crow and his pals that think they are well out of .22 range. Thats the theory any way. I had a piece of polystyrene with me tonight to practise fox calling and I could hear one in the distance barking. Didn't call the fox but a Barn owl nearly came in the truck cab with me, not a sound but felt the wind off its wings. Its been a great night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Not wanting to take the wind out of your sails but if you're going to shoot foxes get a suitable calibre rifle, the 17HMR is a good rabbit and crow round but is not suitable for foxes. If you're ticket says vermin and ground game you are not authorised to shoot foxes with it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 The legal side of it with regards the ticket must directed at the constablury you are under. Wording on tickets was discussed at leangth not long ago. Its evident that different forces use different wording to mean the same, unfortunately. As for the 17HMR, i'm no expert as I am awaiting my grant but the FEO has cleared me for this calibre for use on Fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 It's all down to experience...............These small High velocity calibres are ok in the right hands as are .22lr BUT YOU NEED TO SQUEAK THE FOX IN CLOSE .I'm with JRDS on this as the last thing we need to promote is the fact that these calibres are suitable and therefore giving the wrong impression to the lesser experienced shooter. Ive PS I'm talking in general and making no reference to Anybody else whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 If you're ticket says vermin and ground game you are not authorised to shoot foxes with it either this is very true. fox is not vermin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 1 FAC air rifles are not suitable for animals larger than vermin or ground game. 2 .17 Remington and .22 Hornet would be suitable for use against vermin in specific circumstances only (see paragraph 13.17). 3 Vermin & Ground Game and other Small Quarry - rat, hare, rabbit, grey squirrel and other similar sized quarry. 4 Medium Quarry – fox, feral cat and other similar sized quarry. 5 Larger Quarry – feral goat, deer, boar, and other similar sized quarry. 6 Dangerous Game – lion, elephant, buffalo, bear etc. 7 But note legal requirements for shooting Roe Deer in Scotland. .338 .375 9.3mm Mauser .416 .458 Win Mag 3,800–4,000 4,500–5,000 3,500–3,900 5,800–6,000 2,900–4,900 No No No Yes .243 6mm/.244 .25-06 6.5mm x 55/.256 .257 Weatherby .264 .270 7mm/.275 .284 .30-06 .303 7.62mm x 51/.308 .444 Marlin .45-70 1,600–2,000 1,800–2,100 2,000–2,400 1,800–2,400 2,400–2,900 1,600–2,900 2,450–2,700 2,200–2,400 2,250–2,800 2,600–3,000 1,900–2,400 2,400–2,600 2,500–3,000 1,600–2,400 No No (Yes for .243 & 6mm/.244) (see also paragraph 13.23) Yes (but see paragraph 13.25) No .17 Remington 2 .218 Bee .22 Hornet 2 .22-.250 .220 Swift .222 Remington 5.56mm/.223 .243 6mm PPC 6mm/.244 800–900 600–800 650–700 1,350–1,500 1,300–1,900 900–1,000 1,000–1,400 1,600–2,000 1,300–1,800 1,800–2,100 No (Yes for .17 Remington & .22 Hornet) Yes No 7 (Yes for .243 & 6mm/.244) No .177-.25 Air Rifles (FAC) 1 .22 RF .17 Remington 2 .22 Hornet 2 >12 ft/lbs 100–200 800–900 650–700 Yes No (Yes for .17 Remington & .22 Hornet) No No Cartridges Muzzle energy (ft/lbs) Vermin & ground game and other small quarry 3 Fox and other medium quarry 4 Deer and other large quarry 5 Dangerous Game 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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